Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 11 January 2019 - 27 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 and his assistants work well as a team. They provide a warm and welcoming environment and have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Children make the progress expected for their developmental age. n Children's physical development is well planned for, indoors and outdoors. For instance, children enjoy practising balancing and walking along tree stumps in the garden and exploring the parachute in their playroom. n The childminder has developed good relationships with local provisions and schools. He regularly shares information about children's learning and development to ensure continuity of care. n Parent partnerships are effective. The childminder seeks out information from parents about their child's development at home to help him identify the starting points in their learning and help him plan for their interests from the outset. n Although the childminder regularly observes children's learning, procedures to monitor

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This provision is good

and evaluate the progress of different groups of children are not fully developed and embedded into practice. n Sometimes, when the childminder and his assistants ask questions, they do not give children sufficient time to think and answer 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 develop and embed precise systems fully for assessing and monitoring the progress of different groups of children n consider when children may need more time to gather their thoughts when responding to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector talked with the childminder, his assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some written documentation, including children's developmental records, attendance registers, policies and training records. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home which children have access to. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact it has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and his assistants demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. They know the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse or of being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. They know their responsibilities to report any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. The childminder is passionate about developing his knowledge and improving his professional practice. For instance, since his registration, he has completed further training in schemas and integrative practice in early years to extend his knowledge of children's learning and improve the outcomes of children further. The childminder is reflective of his practice. He evaluates his provision and identifies his strengths and areas for development. He reviews these regularly to measure his progress. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They praise the quality of

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

care and the learning opportunities available for children. They speak highly of the welcoming team and the happy environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and his assistants regularly observe children's development and plan appropriate next steps for their learning. They have a good knowledge of how children learn and a clear understanding of their responsibility to complete the assessment checks for two-year-old children. Children are offered exciting opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. For instance, children enjoy mixing paints by crushing charcoal, blueberries and mixing spices, such as turmeric, to create aboriginal paintings. The childminder effectively supports children to develop their understanding of other cultures and communities. For example, each month he plans activities for children to explore different festivals. Children enjoy art activities and exploring different foods linked to the celebrations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and his assistants manage behaviour well. They communicate clear expectations and boundaries. Children are confident, happy and polite to one another. Settling-in systems are effective. Children form strong attachments to the childminder and his assistants. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Health and hygiene needs are promoted well. Children are encouraged to eat healthily, wash their hands before mealtimes and enjoy daily opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Children are offered a wide range of opportunities to learn about nature. For instance, they enjoy regular visits to their local allotment and to attend horse-riding lessons.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills for the next steps in their learning and the transitions to school. For instance, they learn to recognise shapes and colours, enjoy listening to familiar stories and develop good control of their bodies. They have good control and hand-to-eye coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498137 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10079962 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 Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. He operates his service from 7.30am to 6.30pm each weekday, all year round. The childminder works in partnership with his wife, who is also a registered childminder, and his 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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Registers

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