Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 18 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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's emotional well-being is supported well. The kind and caring childminder provides a warm and welcoming family home, in which children thrive. n The childminder is committed to her role. She has worked hard to address previous actions and recommendations since her last inspection. The childminder regularly completes training to enhance her skills. For example, recent training has provided her with a deep understanding of how to use consistent behaviour management strategies. n Children's behaviour is good. They concentrate well during activities and are motivated to learn. The childminder encourages good manners and helps children to play cooperatively. n The childminder plans activities that help children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, she shows them how to use brushes in paint to make circle shapes on paper. The childminder talks to children about how they can make a 'big' and 'small'

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This provision is good

circle. This helps children develop an understanding of shapes and language to describe size. n Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows children well and has a good understanding of their individual learning styles. Planning is effective and takes account of children's individual interests and next steps in learning. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. For instance, she reads stories to children in lively tones and encourages their spontaneous comments. n At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to be independent and complete tasks for themselves. n Although the childminder promotes healthy eating and good hygiene, for example hand washing, she does not effectively use these opportunities to teach children the importance of practices that contribute towards good health.

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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 on opportunities for children to develop their good independence skills during everyday routines to enhance their growing levels of self-esteem n make more effective use of opportunities for children to learn about the importance of practices that contribute towards good health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear policies and procedures to help maintain children's safety and well-being. She understands her responsibilities in supporting children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, including the required progress check for children at age two, helping her to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder has an effective process for self-evaluation overall. She reviews her provision to identify any areas for improvement and seeks the views of parents. Parents are very happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and provides them with adequate challenge to support their ongoing progress. Her interactions help to extend children's learning. For instance, children concentrate and coordinate precise movements when they use rods to pretend to catch fish. The childminder's fun personality helps children to be inquisitive and motivated to learn. For example, children are fascinated to discover how to colour mix. The childminder places a strong emphasis on extending children's language skills. For instance, she introduces them to new words in the context of their play, such as 'mix' and 'swirl'. This helps children to make links between words and their actions as they carefully use tools to combine colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they are content and happy in the childminder's care. They show their developing confidence and social skills as they engage in conversations with visitors and include them in their play. The childminder helps children to develop a strong sense of responsibility and respect for the environment. For example, she encourages children to tidy away the toys they have finished playing with before moving on to another activity. Children learn about the wider world and what makes them similar to, and different from, others through the well-planned activities the childminder provides. They learn about different cultures and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Children have good opportunities to build upon emerging physical skills. They enjoy the challenge of throwing and catching balls and mastering rolling them along the ground.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop strong skills that support them for their next stage in learning and ultimately for school. They enjoy imaginative play with dolls. Children base their play on real experiences, such as changing nappies and feeding their pretend babies. They show care and concern as they handle the dolls gently and speak in soft tones. Children skillfully use their hands to stack cups and name different colours. These activities help children to develop good skills in preparation for early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463744 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10084881 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Woking, Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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