Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 25 March 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She provides a wide range of resources and activities for children to make their own choices in their play. n Children share well-developed relationships with the friendly and attentive childminder. Children are happy, content and relaxed in her care. n The childminder knows the children very well. She adapts activities to reflect children's emerging interests and stage of development. For example, a child recently planted seeds at home. The childminder continues his interest in the setting by planting seeds and decorating plant pots. n The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's emerging mathematical skills. For example, she encourages them to measure the size of plant seeds against their fingernails. n The childminder completes assessments and monitoring of children's learning. As a result, children regularly meet next steps in their learning and make good progress.

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This provision is good

n Children develop skills that prepare them well for their future learning. For example, they manage their personal care routines and complete simple tasks independently. n Children's physical development is well supported. They have daily opportunities to exercise when they play in the childminder's garden and visit local places of interest, including parks. n The childminder does not gather precise information about children's existing skills and abilities before they start at the setting, to help promote progress from the outset. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and gathers the views of parents. However, she does not sharply focus her evaluation systems to identify clear targets to further strengthen her provision.

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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 gather more-precise information about children's existing skills and abilities when they first start at the setting n develop the current reflection and evaluation procedures and use these systems effectively, to help to drive continuous improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection is good. She is aware of possible indicators of abuse and the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that her home and trips are safe and secure. She is aware of what presents a potential hazard to children and demonstrates a vigilant attitude to children's welfare. For example, children learn how to hold scissors safely in activities. The childminder has established good partnerships with parents and uses effective communication methods to share information about the children. For example, the childminder has recently introduced electronic diaries in which the childminder records activities that children have enjoyed, so that parents can continue these experiences at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of good activities for children to take part in. Children are able to access resources and make independent choices in their play. The childminder carefully focuses on children's interests to plan activities. This helps children to concentrate and enjoy their learning. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise developing mathematical skills, such as counting blocks. For example, young children are very confident at counting the blocks up to 20. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, which promotes children's willingness to have a go when challenges occur. For instance, children peel small gems to add to their painted pot plants. Children enjoy their time spent outdoors and are curious to explore the natural environment. For example, a child finds a worm as they dig in the soil. The childminder skilfully talks to the child about the worm as they watch

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children explore the well-organised and homely environment with confidence. They make independent choices in their play and show high levels of emotional well-being. The childminder acts as a good role model with a calm and nurturing nature. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder uses positive strategies to manage children's behaviour. For example, as children tidy away the wooden dominos, she praises the children. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to develop their independence. For example, young children are able to select their own plates and cutlery from a trolley for lunchtime and independently wash their hands thoroughly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and settled. They are confident and independent as they gain skills to support their future learning. For example, children learn about the life cycle of plants. They make choices about what they want to do and help to collect the resources required. Children concentrate and engage well in their play and learning. They learn how to use tools, such as knives, correctly and confidently to spread toppings on their crumpets. They are emotionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to pre-school or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543236 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10090281 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 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ashtead in Surrey. Her service is open five days a week, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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