Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date 4 January 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 Secure relationships between the childminder and the children are evident. Children feel safe and secure and the childminder provides a nurturing environment to help ensure children's emotional needs are met well. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder uses a variety of ways to successfully share information with parents, such as through daily updates and photographs and more formal meetings. n Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder supervises them well and makes regular risk assessments to check that play areas and equipment are safe. n The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. For example, she celebrates children's individual achievements and sets clear boundaries to help them to understand the types of behaviour that are acceptable and those that are not. n The childminder helps children to understand and value differences and similarities

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This provision is good

between themselves and others. For instance, she completes activities that encourage children to talk about themselves and celebrate their uniqueness. n Children confidently gain the skills they need for their future learning and eventual move to school. They understand how to behave well and show high levels of respect for others. n At times, the childminder does not give children the time that they need to respond to questions and to express their thoughts fully. n The childminder does not gather enough information about children's prior learning from parents when children first start to help her to precisely plan for their learning from the outset.

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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 provide further opportunities for children to develop their thinking, allowing them more time to answer questions and express their ideas n gather further information from parents about their children's starting points, to help plan for their next steps in learning from the outset.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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 and childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. 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 a good overview and knowledge of the way children learn. She monitors their development regularly to help ensure they make good progress and plan for their next steps in learning. She regularly reflects on her provision to help improve outcomes for children. For example, during activities she observes their level of interest to ensure they are motivated and engaged. The childminder is committed to developing her teaching and professional skills. She makes good use of networking opportunities and meets regularly with other professionals to discuss practice issues and share ideas for activities. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe and protecting them from harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and encourages them to participate in a good range of activities. Children enjoy role play as they act out familiar experiences such as caring for babies and sweeping the floor. The childminder helps the youngest children develop good physical skills, as she holds their hands and encourages them to pull themselves up to standing and begin to practise walking. Older children show confidence in speaking and listening and recall the many past experiences they have enjoyed with the childminder, such as going on a visit on a bus. She uses the information she gathers from observations of children successfully, to plan activities to help them to develop further. For example, she helps children to recognise letters and the sounds they represent and encourages them to write the beginning letter of their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder places a good focus on children's health and well-being. Children benefit from regular outdoor play, in the garden and on visits to parks, woodland and open spaces, to enable them to be physically active. Children of all ages are confident to explore their surroundings and play imaginatively with toys they can easily access. The childminder makes good use of the local community to help broaden children's experiences and social skills. For example, children enjoy playing with friends in local parks, playgroups and learn to form positive relationships with other children. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, when they use scissors and knives for cutting, she gently reminds them how to use these safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun as they learn and are eager to join in with activities. They make good progress from their starting points. They happily follow instructions, enjoy recalling their experiences and past events and show good communication and language skills. Children cooperate well with others during play and develop independence and confidence in their abilities. For example, older children meet their personal care routines independently and understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338447 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10073725 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 4 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. The childminder's home is situated in Farnham, Surrey. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm. The childminder 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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