Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 13 July 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a very stimulating and exciting learning environment for the children in her care. They independently access all resources and areas to build on their growing interests. n Children have very loving and secure bonds with the childminder. They have high levels of self-esteem and show a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is an excellent role model who is gentle and encouraging. The children in her care are at the very centre of her provision and she has extremely high expectations for them. n Children progress well. The childminder precisely tracks and monitors children's development and this helps her to swiftly identify any potential gaps in their learning and provide additional support if required. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are good. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information to fully support children's future progress and for the next steps in their learning.

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This provision is good

n Children's behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of curiosity and understanding in playing and sharing well with others. The childminder constantly praises children and they display immense pride in their achievements. n The childminder uses robust risk assessments to keep children safe when at home and on outings. For example, she fully involves children in this process by helping them to gain a keen awareness and understanding of how to cross the road safely and of the importance of tidying toys away to prevent accidents. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to work out problems for themselves by using their own suggestions and ideas.

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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 support children to have more time to work out their own solutions to problems using their suggestions and ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. The inspector took into account the written views and comments of parents. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's developmental records. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she evaluates her provision. The inspector also discussed how the childminder supports and supervises her assistant.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are highly vigilant around the protection of children in their care. They are confident in how they would identify potential signs of abuse and the procedures they would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder has worked well towards meeting the recommendations from her last inspection. For instance, she fully supports and encourages children to be independent in their own self-care skills, such as dressing and undressing themselves. The childminder plans well for her professional development and that of her assistant. Recent training has helped them to keep their understanding of child protection up to the highest levels. The childminder is reflective in how she raises the quality of her provision. She includes the views and comments of both parents and children in helping to identify areas for improvement and change.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She gathers lots of initial information when children start to follow their own interests and quickly adapts her provision to provide for their changing needs. The childminder helps children to build on their early mathematical skills. For example, they use their growing estimation skills as they transfer glass beads to different sized containers and use weighing scales to work out which side is the heaviest. Children enjoy exploring with their senses as they use foam to make snowman shapes and discuss the smell and texture. The childminder helps children to build on their communication and memory skills. For instance, they quickly become engaged as they read a favourite book and use their recall skills to help tell the story with the characters and items contained in a story sack.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have excellent opportunities to explore their immediate community around them to build important social skills and broaden their experiences, such as on their many walks to the park and playgroups. The childminder helps children to build a deeper understanding about people who help us and, as such, children are extremely kind and caring. For example, they eagerly explore the imaginary doctor's play area to care for the dolls, take their temperature and place plasters on their injuries. Children have a wealth of experiences to help build on their early awareness of being healthy and making informed choices. They help to plant an abundance of different vegetables in the allotment, which they tend and help to pick and share with their families.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are very confident and excited learners. Children enjoy singing songs as they use early technology and press buttons to repeat their favourite tunes. Children make their own choices and show an increasing determination in trying to do things for themselves. They have many opportunities to build on their physical development in the garden and on their woodland walks. Children are gaining the skills they require for their future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479167 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10076124 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and she lives in Redhill, Surrey. She operates her service all year round, on Monday to Friday from 6.45am until 7pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Registers

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