Childminder EY499670

Inspection date 26 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder and her assistant give high regard to children's welfare. Children are very happy, settled and confident. They have plenty of fun and feel secure in the warm, welcoming and supportive environment. n The childminder is a good role model for children. Expectations of children's behaviour are clear and consistent. n The childminder continues her professional development and attends training to strengthen her skills. n The childminder has established successful arrangements for working in partnership with parents and the local school. She uses these well to meet the individual needs of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is still developing her use of self-evaluation to monitor more closely and improve the quality of care that she provides. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to engage in outdoor play experiences throughout the year.

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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 develop the use of self-evaluation to maintain and build further on existing good practice n build on current arrangements to extend opportunities for children to engage in regular outdoor play throughout the year.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children participating in activities and interacting with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant, parents and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed the children's records and a selection of policies and procedures. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and induction procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. They follow clear procedures in the event of any accidents or emergencies, to meet children's needs and to protect children's welfare and well-being. The childminder supervises children well. She ensures risks in the home, and on the walk from school, are minimized, to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the children and families well. She communicates effectively with parents on a daily basis to keep them well informed about their children's time at the setting. This successfully supports continuity of children's care. The childminder supports her assistant well to ensure that she fully understands the responsibilities of her role and is able to fulfil them effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant provide children with a good range of play provision from which to choose. She ensures that resources are appropriate for different ages of children who come to her setting. The childminder and her assistant interact and play with the children and help them to build on the skills they gain in school. All children freely explore and make choices from the resources and activities available. They enjoy being creative and use their imaginations very well. For example, they create intricate patterns with creative plastic bands and engage for long periods with the construction and small-world resources. The childminder engages children in interesting conversations and shows a great deal of interest in what they have to say. For example, she counts with children as they play with farm animals and encourages them to think and to solve problems. Children concentrate to consider these problems and persevere until they find

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

solutions, showing pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form secure and emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They arrive happily after school and are very keen to share their daily news with the childminder and each other. The childminder supports children to understand expected boundaries. For example, she gives gentle reminders and praises children appropriately. Children behave well. Older children are very kind and caring towards younger children, and are very good play mentors. All children demonstrate a sense of ownership of their environment, confidently tidying away resources that are easily accessible and available to them. The childminder provides children with a wide range of nutritious, well-balanced afternoon snacks and home-cooked meals. Mealtimes are social events, where children sit together and talk about their day at school. Children are developing good independence skills. They help to set the table at mealtimes and manage their own

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499670 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10076710 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 4 - 8 Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 23 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Tadworth, Surrey. She cares for children before and after school on Monday to Thursday during term time only, and works with an assistant.

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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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