Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 5 April 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder offers a safe, welcoming home environment for children. They easily choose from a broad variety of resources in the well-equipped playroom. n Children settle quickly in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm, caring and attentive. She gathers detailed information about children before they start and effectively supports their individual emotional and physical needs. n The childminder makes good use of professional development opportunities to further develop her knowledge and skills. She uses any new knowledge she gains effectively to enhance her practice. For instance, she successfully reviewed and developed the provision for younger children after completing a course. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder knows them well and is responsive to their interests. She gives them plenty of time to play and explore. n Overall, the childminder works closely with parents and communicates with them well

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This provision is good

on a day to day basis. However, she has not fully established a range of highly successful strategies to consistently help all parents to further support their child's learning at home. n The childminder has not fully developed a wide variety of highly stimulating and challenging outdoor learning opportunities, to further support those children who prefer to play and learn outdoors.

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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 the good partnerships with parents further, to support all parents to extend their child's learning even more at home n enhance the use of the outdoor environment to provide further rich and varied learning opportunities and challenges, in particular for those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this had on their learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice, her assessments of children's learning and development and how she evaluates the provision. n The inspector sampled records including some children's learning journals. n The inspector looked around the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector read some feedback from parents to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She has a good knowledge of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare and takes prompt and effective action where required. She checks her home thoroughly to identify and remove any hazards, to help ensure children can play safely. The childminder is well-organised and has a professional approach. She monitors and reflects on her practice well and regularly seeks feedback from parents to help her evaluate the provision. She makes improvements that have a positive impact on children's experiences. For instance, since the last inspection the childminder has successfully increased opportunities for children to learn about and use technology in their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress closely. She begins her assessments as soon as possible when children start and quickly identifies where they are doing well and any areas for more support. The childminder effectively encourages children's language and communication skills. For instance, she repeats words as young children play and spends time singing rhymes and sharing stories. The childminder engages children in activities well and makes learning fun. For example, young children were delighted to find the bear she had hidden under a jacket. The childminder encourages children's physical skills very successfully, such as by providing equipment and opportunities for young children to practise balancing and walking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder and are happy and secure in her care. The childminder is very sensitive to children's needs, for instance, she quickly notices if they are becoming tired. She is a good role model and offers lots of warm reassurance and praise. Children behave well. They have useful opportunities to learn about different people and communities, for instance they taste food from around the world and try cooking with new recipes. The childminder prioritises children's health and well-being. She supervises children closely at all times and follows careful hygiene routines, such as when she changes nappies, to help minimise the risk of cross-infection.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children grow in confidence and independence. For instance, young children make choices about what to play with and find their cup on their own when they want some water. They explore their environment confidently and are keen to investigate the toys. Young children develop good physical skills and feed themselves competently at snack time. They show an interest in books and eagerly cuddle up to listen to stories and look at the pictures. Children take part in an interesting variety of outings that help broaden their experiences. They quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266522 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10073238 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 5 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Horley, Surrey. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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