Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 1 November 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 is highly effective in supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words to help them enhance their understanding and extend their vocabulary well. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder follows a clear approach, so children know what is expected of them and they respond to this positively. n The childminder provides enjoyable activities that motivate children to join in. For example, they use different coloured paint and combine two colours to create different colours. n All children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy taking responsibility for tasks and are eager to join in with activities. n The childminder acts as a good role model and is calm, patient and kind. Children are treated with courtesy and respect. n The childminder is effective in her self-evaluation, which includes the views of parents.

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The provision is good

She demonstrates a clear commitment to make ongoing improvement in her good provision

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently use assessments as effectively as possible to identify and plan precisely for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has not focused her professional development on acquiring new, precise skills and knowledge that will help to improve learning outcomes for children further.

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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 use assessments to focus more precisely on what children need to learn next, to help them to make the best possible progress n focus more specifically on how professional development opportunities can be used to strengthen the quality of teaching and learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she monitors their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children, and considered the impact on their learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. Information about children's development is shared regularly to keep parents involved and up to date with the children's achievements. Feedback from parents indicates that they are very happy with the care and support their children receive. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed relevant training, and is able to identify the signs of abuse and knows how to report her concerns. She supervises children consistently, and thoroughly checks the environment to help identify and minimise any potential risk to children. She successfully evaluates her service. She gains the views of parents and other professionals, such as childminders, to determine what works well and what changes to make to her practice. She has clear aims for the future that include creating an outdoor play area so that children can have access to the outdoors in all weather.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are interested and motivated to learn, and the childminder provides activities that are linked to their current interests. For example, children paint pictures of fireworks and use a variety of tools to create patterns. The childminder uses children's naturally occurring interests to extend their learning further. For instance, when a child observes that the paint moves when it is blown with a straw, the childminder explains that this is because the paint is a liquid. The childminder praises children's achievements regularly to help raise their self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities. She ensures children have plenty of opportunities to play outside and engage in physical activities in the fresh air. They explore and observe the changes within the environment, such as identifying the heavy rain, and talk about the need to wear wellington boots to keep them dry.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, well settled and have a positive sense of belonging. The childminder maintains a well-organised, welcoming environment and children have strong attachments to her. She successfully promotes children's understanding of the benefits of healthy lifestyles. For example, children help the childminder to prepare meals and talk about the positive impact that making healthy food choices has on their bodies. The childminder helps children to develop early social skills. For instance, they have regular opportunities to visit local toddler groups where they meet and interact with other adults and children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and show that they are confident and enthusiastic learners. They are eager to take part in activities and enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop the skills that will benefit them in the future, including their move to pre-school and school. For example, they show good levels of independence as they help to tidy up after activities, and choose what they want to play with and initiate their own play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538626 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10079396 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Farnham, Surrey. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, for most of the year. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years.

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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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Registers

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