Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder regularly monitors her practice and actively keeps her knowledge current. For example, she completes training and continuously researches information to develop her practice and keep abreast with changes to legislation. This benefits children's learning and care experiences. n Parents and other settings children also attend are fully involved in children's learning and development. The childminder, parents and practitioners share information effectively about children's achievements. They work closely together to support children's continuity in care and learning. n The childminder consistently makes effective use of assessments to help review and monitor the progress of individual and groups of children. She identifies and addresses any gaps in their learning promptly and plans accurately for children's learning. All children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder places great emphasis on kindness, caring, manners and

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The provision is good

thoughtfulness towards others and species in the environment. For instance, she teaches children through clear and enjoyable explanations. Children behave well and develop good understanding of behaviour expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to allow children to explore with different natural materials and fully support their understanding of texture. n Occasionally, the childminder does not recognise opportunities to encourage children in make-believe play and extend their imagination.

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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

n extend children's knowledge of texture and enhance their awareness of the natural world to support their learning even further n provide more opportunities for children to develop their creative skills and widen their imaginative play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the benefits to children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children. n The inspector considered the views of parents and carers. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding and discussed safety for children. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's records and the childminder's suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a high regard for the safety and welfare of children. She knows the procedures to follow if she were to have any concerns that a child's safety might be at risk. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, which helps to minimise and remove possible hazards to children. For example, she ensures the garden is out of bounds while it is being developed. The childminder evaluates her practice and provision effectively and makes improvements. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. Parents are very satisfied with the level of care and support the childminder provides for their children, which helps to prepare them well for school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides an appealing range of toys, which encourages young children to make choices and explore. They take part in a good range of activities that motivates and engages their learning effectively. The childminder interacts very well with children and successfully encourages them to develop a positive attitude to learning. For example, she follows children's interests as they complete a large puzzle. The childminder uses questions well to help extend children's thinking and encourage them to solve problems. She shares books that children know and enjoy. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding, listening and attention skills well. She provides many opportunities for older children to develop their writing and early reading skills. The childminder helps children to understand numbers in meaningful contexts. For instance, she talks about children's age and the amount of puzzle pieces they have left.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages young children very well, to complete tasks for themselves. For example, as they take part in a threading activity. She effectively supervises children and offers support and help when needed. This helps children develop high levels of confidence in their abilities. The childminder helps children to develop a strong sense of safety. For example, children know to hold onto the banister for extra support as they walk up and down the stairs. The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides healthy snacks and meals and ensures they have opportunities to be active. The childminder effectively supports children's emotional well- being and helps them feel safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, happy and enjoy their learning experiences. They are competent communicators and express themselves very well. Children are willing to try and work things out for themselves. They are determined, they concentrate and engage well with tasks and activities as they play. Children learn to count and to recognise number. For example, they identify numbers on a box of a puzzle. All children develop the skills they need to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500770 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10060576 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. She provides childcare each weekday, 8am until 6pm all year round.

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Registers

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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