Lord, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/01/2015 18/12/2008

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is extremely nurturing in the way she cares for children and promotes their learning. Children are happy, content and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder offers children good opportunities to develop language and literacy skills through the use of consistent interaction and stories.  The childminder gives children good opportunities to socialise. Children regularly attend a variety of groups with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not actively encourage all parents to contribute to the assessment of their children's progress and to provide feedback as part of the evaluation of her provision.  The childminder has limited information and communication technology resources for children to use to extend their play and learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views.  The inspector carried out observations of children and the childminder's practice.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector sampled documents and policies.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives with her husband and three children in Woking, Surrey. There are shops, parks and pre-schools all in walking distance. Children are primarily cared for within rooms on the ground floor. An enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She cares for children Tuesday to Friday from 9am until 4pm throughout the year. There are currently three children on roll within the early years age group; this includes children learning English as an additional language.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase opportunities for parents to contribute to the assessment of their children's learning and to provide feedback about the provision

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide more opportunities for children to use information and communication technology.

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who attend

The quality of the educational programmes the childminder offers is good. Children are making good progress, especially with language acquisition. The childminder provides some good resources and a stimulating environment to support children's all-round development. She regularly takes children to toddler groups and soft play centres where they mix with other children and experience a good range of activities that extend their physical skills. At home, the childminder offers children good opportunities to see written language. They also interact with one another, carry out creative activities, count, sort and match, and use their imagination. However, the childminder does not have many resources that offer children the opportunity to explore technology within their play.

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who attend

The childminder supports all children, including those learning English as an additional language well and as a result children are making good progress and gaps in their learning are being narrowed.

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who attend

The childminder constantly role models good communication for children and encourages them to form good relationships with each other. They learn to share toys and use good manners. The childminder rewards children consistently, with lots of praise to reinforce good behaviour. For example, she asks children to sit down with their drinks and then praises them for their 'nice sitting'. The childminder encourages children to develop good physical skills, for example children manipulate rollers and stamps during a creative activity and are supported to feed themselves during meal times. This helps them to develop small muscle skills effectively. She also provides opportunities for children to run around and develop their physical agility in the garden when the weather is fine, and during outings they undertake regularly.

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who attend

The childminder has high expectations of what the children can achieve and plans activities that build on children's existing knowledge. She encourages their independence, helping children to move on to the next stage in their development. Children are encouraged to acquire skills that will support their moves to school in time, for example, being able to feed and care for themselves independently.

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who attend

The childminder regularly updates parents on their children's achievements, verbally and using daily diaries and progress reports. She has not been fully successful in gaining feedback from parents in relation to children's learning or her provision. Parents say they find the childminder approachable and their children are happy, settle well and make good progress. Parents state that they receive a great service from the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is providing a really good nurturing environment for children. They are making good relationships with the childminder and other children in her care. Children are happy and content and as a result are confident and settle well when they arrive at the setting. Routines are supportive in encouraging children to have independence appropriate for their ages. For example the childminder supports them to wash their own hands and to feed themselves while she supervises closely, being available to offer help when necessary. Children's behaviour is good and the childminder encourages children to take turns and share equipment well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and she liaises with parents to encourage healthy foods are sent for lunch. The childminder gives parents the choice to provide their own foods or for her to provide these for children. She is aware of cultural differences and is respectful of parents' wishes with regards to foods and routines. Fresh drinks are available for children throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to be aware of their toileting needs. Children in nappies are asked if they need their nappy changed. They then access the changing mat, lay it out on the floor and lie down waiting for the childminder to change them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children feel safe and secure, and as a result they play and explore contently. They have good opportunities to learn about safety, such as being careful when they use the step when hand washing. The childminder consistently supervises children and reminds them of any dangers they need to be aware of.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children leave their parents happily and confidently, and enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder is flexible in her approach and routines change to meet the needs of the children and to support their interests. The childminder is already supporting children to become ready for school by encouraging their independence and supporting their interests in reading books and counting.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities to support and report on children's learning and development. She carries out observations of children to assess their progress in all areas of their learning and development and uses information gathered to feedback to parents and plan for children's further learning and development. She is good at sharing information with parents about their children's learning but not so success in in engaging parents fully in the assessment process. The childminder uses children's interests to plan activities for them and evaluates activities to make sure they are fully meeting children's needs and interests.

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provision

The childminder has completed up-to-date safeguarding training and is knowledgeable about child protection matters, including how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder implements effective policies to safeguard children and has suitable procedures to follow if an allegation or a complaint is made against her. The childminder makes sure that people who are not vetted are not left unsupervised with the children.

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provision

The childminder evaluates her practice effectively overall, but is not proactive in encouraging parents to give feedback about her service. She works well with other childminders to share practice ideas when they meet at toddler groups and local play facilities. Such outings enhance children's play experiences and social skills.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number 120929 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840365 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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