Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 works well with her assistant and keeps up to date effectively with new practice and current guidelines. n The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning well and works with parents and other professionals to support children's ongoing development. n Children choose their own resources, from easily accessible storage units, and are keen to learn in a warm and friendly environment. n The childminder knows each child well and adapts her practice to suit their individual needs. For example, she engages younger children by using gestures and noises and asks questions of older children. n The children form strong attachments to the childminder. Children are keen to learn in a safe and welcoming environment where they are valued and respected. n Children learn the skills they need to help them with their future learning. For example, they learn to share, take turns and begin to manage small tasks on their own.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend younger children's emerging early writing skills. n The childminder does not fully support children to explore a variety of print in everyday situations, to help them recognise that words carry meaning, especially in the outside environment.

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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 make the most of all opportunities to build on younger children's emerging early writing skills n strengthen ways to encourage children to explore a variety of print, especially in the outside environment, to help them recognise that words carry meaning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. n The inspector took into account the written and verbal views of parents. n The inspector viewed the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects daily on her practice, with her assistant, and evaluates her setting well. She reviews activities with children and parents, and seeks their opinion on how she can improve. For example, after discussing the menu and children's preferences, the childminder incorporated their changes into the menu. She meets often with her assistant to help him understand his role and responsibilities. She has supported him to train further, which has improved his practice in teaching early mathematical skills. The childminder has conducted her own research to build on her professional knowledge. For example, she has improved her understanding of children who have special educational needs (SEN). She is aware of what to look out for if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has clear policies and procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. Since the last inspection, the childminder has enhanced

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

opportunities for children to take time to explore and investigate the resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children to explore differences effectively, for example, through toys, books and other resources. She extends children's understanding of the diversity of the world around us. For instance, she explains why Indian food is spicy and how people from around the world may look different. She extends children's vocabulary and understanding well. For example, during a discussion about vehicles, she explained what a crane is and how magnets work. The childminder has a variety of interesting resources, such as an electronic toy with different buttons to help children understand how some things work for a purpose. She teaches children about mathematics effectively. For example, young children begin to count and older children learn to problem solve for themselves. Children explore musical instruments and learn how to make a simple beat on the drum.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder acts as a positive role model. She helps build children's self-esteem and consistently acknowledges their good behaviour. She meets the needs of children in her care effectively and successfully promotes caring and kind behaviour. Children are happy and confident and play well together. For example, older children help younger ones during their play. The childminder supports children's emotional development well. Children are kind and considerate to others. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she explains how sugary food is not good for your teeth. She also shares healthy eating advice with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a range of visits and experiences. For example, they visit parks, other childminding groups, and play centres. Children learn about the importance of technology, such as when using toys with buttons. They learn good communication skills and chat happily, recalling a previous visit to a local shopping centre. All children, including those who have SEN, make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386637 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10074197 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Redhill, Surrey. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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