Childminder EY420992

Inspection date 18 February 2019 Previous inspection date 9 December 2015

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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 Children form positive relationships with the childminder, who knows them well. She provides good resources for children to support their interests and she encourages them to make independent choices. n The childminder uses ongoing self-evaluation to build on the strengths of her provision well. She seeks the views of children and parents, such as through daily discussions, to help identify areas for improvement. n The childminder provides an environment that enhances children's understanding of the world. For example, she encourages them to dress in various traditional clothes and talk about their different cultural celebrations. This helps them to learn about the similarities between themselves and others, such as family customs and beliefs. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's communication and literacy skills. Babies enjoy listening

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This provision is good

to songs and older children develop an awareness of letters and the sounds they represent, such as learning to recognise and write their names. n Children have good opportunities to develop an awareness of technology. For example, they use remote-controlled trains and battery-operated toys, to help them to learn that they need to press the buttons to make them light up and make sounds. n The childminder does not consistently use information obtained from observations and assessments of children's learning in order to help her to plan precisely for each child's next steps.

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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 assessment information more precisely to help gain a better knowledge of children's current individual needs, to help children make the best progress possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities 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. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used by children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes regular training and understands the need to protect children. She places a good focus on children's safety. For example, she regularly practises the evacuation drill with children, and they learn about road safety as they walk to and from school. This helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder monitors children's outcomes effectively and quickly identifies any gaps in their learning. She has developed effective partnerships with parents, and they work well together to meet children's care and learning needs effectively. The childminder maintains her professional development well. She makes good use of networking opportunities with other childminders to share ideas and discuss practice issues. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and improve

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She successfully helps babies to develop good physical skills. For example, she shakes rattles and pushes toys slightly out of their reach to encourage them to lean forwards and pick them up. She places a good emphasis on encouraging communication and language skills, such as repeating words and singing songs and rhymes. Older children have good opportunities to develop their early literacy skills during play. For instance, the childminder provides them with pens and notebooks so that they can record their ideas during role-play activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms positive relationships with children. She gains information from parents about their care and learning needs when they first start. As a result, children settle quickly in the childminder's care. They enjoy lots of individual attention and show high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder successfully supports their understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy spending time outdoors and play games, such as football, to encourage them to be physically active. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. She has clear rules to help children to understand the types of behaviour that are acceptable and those that are not, for example being kind to others and respectful to the resources. Children learn to respect and tolerate others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good fun as they learn and develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. For example, babies are inquisitive and show pleasure, such as when interacting with the childminder. They eagerly watch her, and make sounds and babble in response. Older children develop well as independent learners, and the childminder allows them to take responsibility for simple tasks. For example, they help to prepare meals and snacks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420992 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10066218 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ashford, Middlesex. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for the majority of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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