Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 and her assistants work well together as an enthusiastic team. They make good use of annual appraisals to discuss performance and areas for personal development, so that children continuously benefit from good-quality teaching. n Children have lots of fun outdoors and the childminder provides them with a good range of resources to support their physical development. For example, young children confidently use apparatus for climbing and toddlers have great fun as they use a football to knock down small cones. n The childminder and her assistants use ongoing self-evaluation effectively to build on the strengths of the setting and identify areas for improvement. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They explore the organised and well-resourced environment with confidence and show high levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder places a strong focus on children's safety. Children are constantly

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The provision is good

supervised, and the environment is regularly checked for any possible risks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder and her assistants miss opportunities to allow children to make more independent choices during some adult-led activities.

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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 improve the planning of activities to make sure that they are not overly adult directed and that they follow children's interests and learning styles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed children's development records, a selection of the childminder's policies, children's records and evidence of suitability. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant about their understanding of child protection and safeguarding. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector questioned the childminder on how she supervises her assistants.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistants keep their knowledge and skills up to date. They complete regular training and attend network meetings with other professionals, to help gain ideas and sharpen their teaching skills. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants know how to identify the signs that might indicate a child may be at risk of harm. They have a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. Partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend are good. The childminder uses effective communication methods with them, and shares information to help foster a shared approach to children's care and learning. Frequent observations of children as they play, help the childminder to identify their interests and establish what they already know and can do. This enables her to plan effectively for their next steps in learning. Careful monitoring

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

enables her to detect any gaps in children's progress so that she can implement plans to help them to catch up if needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are skilled in helping children to gain good communication and language skills. For instance, during activities they provide a commentary and children have lots of opportunities for singing and listening to stories. Young children show good levels of concentration as they listen with interest and attempt to join in. The childminder expands children's mathematical skills through everyday experiences, such as counting how many leaves they find in the garden. Children explore with different resources to help them to recognise change. For example, they mix sand and water together and know that when they do this they can use the wet sand to create models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder and her assistants spend plenty of time playing and interacting with children. Children behave well and are respectful and tolerant of others. The childminder uses positive strategies to help guide children's good behaviour, such as teaching them to care for each other and the environment. Regular and meaningful praise from the childminder helps to ensure that children feel good about themselves and their achievements. Their health and well-being are supported well. For example, they eat healthy nutritious meals and snacks, and have an abundance of opportunities to be physically active through outdoor play in the garden and visits to parks and woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills that will help them in the future. They are enthusiastic learners and are keen to join in with a range of experiences. They show a good interest in books and stories and carefully turn the pages and tell the childminder what they can see. Toddler's develop good independence from a young age. For example, they help with dressing and undressing for outdoor play and understand the importance of following good hygiene practices. Children display high levels of imagination as they care for the dolls and pretend to prepare meals in the outdoor play kitchen.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305952 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10079492 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder cares for children, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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