Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 23 April 2019 Previous inspection date 11 January 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has significantly improved the quality of her practice since the last inspection. She has successfully implemented changes to improve how she manages and supports children's behaviour. This has a positive impact on their overall well- being. n The childminder has devised comprehensive action plans which have achievable targets to continually improve. The view of parents, children and her assistants are included in these. n The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and stages of development. This helps them to make progress and to enjoy their learning. n The childminder organises purposeful outings, such as visits to the allotment and to the local pond. Children learn about the world around them and how to keep themselves safe when they are near water. n The childminder creates a welcoming environment for children. They are confident to explore and have good relationships with the childminder and her assistants.

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This provision is good

n Parents speak very highly about the childminder. They say that their children love attending and that children's speaking skills have improved since coming to the setting. n At times, the older and most-able children dominate the childminder's attention. This occasionally leads to missed teaching opportunities for the childminder to extend the learning for the younger children. n Occasionally, the childminder does too much for older children. This impacts on their emerging abilities to increase their independence and to manage tasks for themselves.

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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 extend opportunities for younger children to be more involved in activities to help support their ongoing learning needs n increase opportunities to extend on older children's independence skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector joined the childminder, her co-childminder and children on a walk to a local pond. She discussed how children are kept safe and observed the adult interactions with them n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at samples of children's records and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of the views of other parents from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder regularly undertakes research and training to increase her knowledge and understanding. She has focused on strategies to help support children's emotional development. The childminder uses the information obtained well. For instance, she is now more aware about how to help children to manage their feelings and disputes. The childminder has also reviewed how she checks the progress children are making and she shares their development with parents. She ensures that her assistants are aware of her policies and procedures. The childminder oversees their work with children through regular staff meetings. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants are aware of the local authority safeguarding procedures. She has reviewed her policies and procedures, which include current legislation. The childminder is vigilant about keeping

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Following the last inspection, the childminder has reviewed how she plans for children's learning. She now places a higher focus on following children's interests. The childminder follows children's lead and interacts well to extend their thoughts and ideas. For instance, she introduces new words when they play with ice. They discuss the meanings of words, such as 'hollow' and 'melting'. This helps to extend their vocabulary. The childminder helps younger children to makes choices, such as digging or practising their balancing skills on logs. She obtains key words used in home languages and uses these during children's play and routines. This helps children who speak English as an additional language to make connections in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder carries out home visits with families and follows home routines for younger children, such as sleep and rest patterns. This contributes to children feeling settled and secure. The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She calmly offers reassurance to children when they are tired or hungry. The childminder and her assistants know children's dietary needs. They help children to enjoy their mealtimes. The childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to promote children's positive behaviour and self-esteem. She encourages children to follow good hygiene routines. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise when they go on walks with the childminder. They learn how to be safe, for example as they watch and listen for traffic before they cross roads.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are gaining skills for their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. Older children confidently use tools, such as scissors, and help themselves to chalks to draw and make marks. They count items during their play and recognise numbers. Younger children show increasing ability to use resources independently and concentrate on learning new skills, such as riding wheeled toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361363 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10102900 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday throughout the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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