Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 24 April 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 Children have a very good bond with the childminder. They are happy and secure, and the childminder is mindful of their changing needs and requirements. n The childminder tracks and monitors the progress of children closely. She uses the information gained to quickly identify gaps in their learning, which helps them to make the best possible development. Children progress well. n Children are inquisitive and engaged learners. They excitedly explore both the indoors and the outdoors and engage in activities to build on their learning. n Partnerships with parents are well established. All information is consistently shared and they are very much part of their children's successes and in helping to set the next steps in their learning. n The childminder plans well for her professional development, to help her to consistently raise her knowledge and understanding to even higher levels. n The childminder provides a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment.

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This provision is good

Children have independent access to all areas, to help them to make their own choices in line with their changing likes and interests. n Occasionally, the childminder does not use the best questioning techniques, to help children to express their own thoughts and ideas. n The childminder misses opportunities to help children to develop a deeper understanding and awareness about healthy eating at mealtimes.

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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 research additional questioning techniques, to support children more in expressing their own thoughts and ideas n use opportunities provided, to involve children in more meaningful conversations about healthy eating, to help them to build a deeper understanding and awareness.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. The inspector took into account the views and comments of parents. The inspector also spoke directly to a parent. 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. This was conducted in both the indoor and outdoor environments. 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. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her professional development and how she evaluates her provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and dedicated towards protecting children. She is confident in how she would identify signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder displays a true professionalism towards her role and responsibilities. She has built strong partnerships with other childminders to share information and ideas. The childminder is reflective in her use of self-evaluation. She values contributions from parents and children to help to identify areas for improvement and change. The childminder uses robust risk assessments that she constantly adapts, to provide a safe environment at home and when on outings in the community. A good range of policies and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that information and requirements are kept up to date and relevant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children in her care well. She collects an abundance of information from parents and uses this to plan well for children's learning. The childminder supports children's developing mathematical and early literacy skills well. For instance, she helps them to count items as they play and children display increasing skills as they trace letters and recognise those contained in their own names. Children are learning to problem solve and find solutions. They use shapes to create their own patterns and find similar sizes to fit together. The childminder helps children to develop a curiosity in their play and activities. For example, children explore with sensory experiences as they mix colours and investigate with different textures and sensations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring, kind and a good role model. Children behave well. They are learning about boundaries and expectations, to help them to build on their own self- awareness and how to control their feelings. Children go on many outings to help them to become more curious about the wider world around them and to learn about the similarities and differences in themselves and others. The childminder introduces new concepts and ideas, such as visits to nature reserves to help children to learn about endangered animals. Children are very independent in their own self-care and show a determination in trying to complete tasks by themselves. They have many opportunities to be physically active and to have access to daily fresh air in the large garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their recorded starting points. They are confident and excited learners. Children use a simple technology in their everyday play. For example, they explore letters on a light-up table and use cameras to take picture and images of their favourite things. Children are developing the necessary skills they require for the next stages in their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538919 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10089719 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Banstead, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with another registered childminder.

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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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