Childminder EY402951

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 3 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is experienced, caring and provides rich learning experiences for children. For example, she makes good use of outings to local woodlands to broaden children's interests and understanding of the world.  The childminder uses her observations and assessments to skilfully shape learning experiences for all children. Children are making good progress in their development.  Children are taught how to show consideration and kindness to others. They develop good social skills, such as when learning and playing together. Children feel safe, approach the childminder with confidence and behave well.  Children enjoy many opportunities to be physically active. For example, they explore play park equipment, climb low level tree trunks in woodlands and enjoy ball games in the garden.  The childminder is effective in the evaluation of her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help make continuous improvement in raising outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of outdoor learning experiences to provide younger children with the best opportunities to play and explore.  The childminder does not consistently encourage all parents to be involved in sharing what they know about their child's ongoing achievements at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review and improve the organisation of outdoor activities to enhance younger children's learning experiences, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors  build on the already strong partnerships with parents and involve them more in contributing to the assessment process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed this inspection as part of the risk assessment process.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children’s care and learning  The inspector looked at samples of children's development records, safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and evidence of the childminder’s suitability.  The inspector read parents' written feedback and took into account their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is proactive in continuously developing her professional knowledge. For example, recent training has increased her knowledge of how to plan for children's individuality and learning styles. This has supported the childminder in developing even further her planning of activities, which is having a positive impact on children's learning. The childminder has recently updated her risk assessments to help bring about improvement and help children to remain safe. She closely supervises children as they play. She keeps a detailed record of any accidents or incidents, and shares with these with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to use their imaginations as they play. For example, children had great fun caring for baby dolls and preparing meals during pretend play. The childminder interacts skilfully with children and extends their communication skills successfully. For example, she repeats words they say and encourages them to respond to her. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring colourful pasta and the childminder makes good use of every opportunity to extend their mathematical learning, for example, by supporting children in creating repeated patterns as they make a necklace and bracelet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers ongoing information from parents about children's individual routines and knows how to meet their care needs effectively. The childminder puts careful thought into the organisation of the indoor space. She creates an attractive and stimulating learning environment that children enjoy exploring. The childminder uses positive strategies, such as regular praise, to help manage children's behaviour. She consistently applies rules and boundaries to promote positive behaviour and children know what is expected of them. The childminder helps children to take care of their personal care needs. For example, she encourages them as they manage to wash their hands and faces, and teaches them the importance of following good hygiene routines. The childminder works closely in partnership with parents to meet children's care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and develop a positive attitude towards their learning. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories with the childminder. Children relish singing songs and exploring sound with musical instruments. Children are confident and independent, for example, as they pour their own drinks and safely use a knife to slice fruit at snack time. All children make good progress and gain the skills they need in readiness for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402951 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1136894 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Cobham, Surrey. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early childhood studies.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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