Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 16 October 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment where children have access to an excellent range of toys and resources. This has significantly enhanced children's independence and communication skills. n The childminder effectively monitors children's ongoing progress. Activities are tailored to their interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical skills to support their future learning. For example, young children confidently count different bugs in sensory play, and the collection of leaves and twigs in garden play. n Children demonstrate excellent levels of behaviour. They are highly motivated, not easily distracted, and show a positive attitude to their learning. n There are good opportunities for children to explore the natural world. For example, they enjoy regular woodland walks and birdwatching activities with the childminder.

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The provision is good

n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and other settings children attend by sharing regular information. This offers a joined-up approach to support children's learning to help them progress well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not regularly explore further ways to extend her already good knowledge and skills to improve the quality of teaching to outstanding levels.

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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 build on opportunities for professional development to raise the quality teaching to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interaction during activities and assessed the impact of this on children's learning. n The inspector talked and listened to children as they played. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, such as safeguarding and risk assessment procedures, and viewed children's development records. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her reflective practice and plans for improvement. n The inspector took account of parents' views through their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her safeguarding and child protection procedures. She completes regular training to ensure her knowledge remains current. She knows whom to contact to raise and follow up any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice effectively. For example, she evaluates the day's events and uses her findings to support her future activity plans. Risk assessment is used well to ensure children remain safe, indoors and when on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder acts on children's developing interests and successfully promotes their development as they engage in activities. For example, she suggests to children that they might want to use binoculars, so they can see in more detail parakeets feeding in the garden. She provides lots of sensory play activities she knows the children will enjoy. For example, she places different types of bugs and sea creatures in clear jelly cubes for children to discover and explore. The childminder skilfully builds on young children's vocabulary by introducing words, such as 'squash', 'squeeze' and 'splash'. Children use a wide range of tools to support their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form extremely secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. They thoroughly enjoy their time with her, show high levels of curiosity and are highly responsive to the childminder as they play and learn. Young children's independence skills are extremely well supported. For example, they confidently put on their outdoor clothing and excitedly investigate the different types of fallen leaves, sticks and slugs in the garden. Children demonstrate they understand how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they know to select and use a cloth to dry the steps of a wet slide. The childminder meticulously teaches children the importance of healthy lifestyles. She builds on their good knowledge by talking about making healthy food choices and the importance of leading an active lifestyle outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well in the skills they need to secure future learning and to move successfully on to school. They use their imaginations well in pretend play. For example, they busy themselves in the play kitchen making and serving snacks. Children show delight in repeating familiar phrases within a storyline and sharing their thoughts and ideas when looking at books with the childminder. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as running, climbing and playing ball games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537848 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10076956 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 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Tadworth, in Surrey. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm, all year round, excluding bank and family holidays.

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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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