Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2015 17 September 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's individual health needs are exceptionally well met due to the excellent two- way flow of information the childminder establishes with parents.  The childminder skilfully uses her exceptional knowledge of children's development to reduce gaps in their learning and help them make outstanding progress.  The childminder provides children with exceptional individual support and supervision that keeps them safe.  The childminder constantly evaluates her service, and introduces new initiatives and resources that significantly improve her provision and children's care and learning.  Children are provided with an exceptional range of indoor and outdoor activities and resources that motivate them during their play and develop their independence.

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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

 consider making a wider range of media easily accessible to further promote children's sensory development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records, and discussed her self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides children with an excellent range of experiences. She joins in children's play and constantly focuses on helping them learn to use the resources successfully. Consequently, children develop the skills they need for their future learning and starting school. In conjunction with parents, the childminder is currently learning sign language with children during weekly outings to a signing group. This successfully promotes children's ability to communicate as they also begin to use the signs. Children can ask to use media resources to develop their creative and sensory skills. The childminder successfully reduces any gaps in children's development. This is due to her excellent knowledge of children's individual needs and her commitment to working with parents and other agencies to help them reach expected levels of development.

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outstanding

The childminder fully embraces children's enthusiasm to try things for themselves. Consequently, children show exceptional independence and determination during their play. Children's individual health needs are extremely well met due to the childminder's excellent communication with parents. There is an excellent range of resources that promote children's physical development and provide them with safe challenges. For example, the childminder has an exercise room in her home with children's 'gym equipment' in. The childminder patiently provides children with exceptional individual help during their play. The childminder and her assistant form very close bonds with children. Consequently, they feel fully valued and included, which promotes their emotional well- being.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures, and knows what action to take to safeguard children's welfare. She is exceptionally vigilant about supervising children at all times as they play to keep them safe. The childminder fully understands and meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She works extremely effectively with her assistant to share the care and safety of the children. Since the last inspection, the childminder has met all the recommendations raised, and attended training that has significantly developed her ability to evaluate her provision and make continuous improvement. As a result, she has greatly improved how she monitors children's progress and promotes their next steps for learning. The childminder's partnership with parents, other agencies and teachers in schools is excellent. The friendly and professional relationship she establishes means parents feel

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provision is outstanding

confident to share any concerns about their children's health and developmental needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256286 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 833108 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two children in Haslemere, Surrey. The childminder cares for children five days a week, for most of the year. She mainly uses the downstairs areas of her home and garden for childminding purposes. On some days, the childminder works with her husband who is registered as her assistant. She holds a level 3 qualification in Childminding Practice.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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