Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 1 March 2011

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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

 The childminder provides consistently high quality learning experiences for children. Activities are varied and skilfully tailored to the children's individual interests, needs and abilities.  Children make excellent progress and are at or above the expected level of development for their age. They are extremely well supported where necessary, but are also encouraged to learn and explore independently.  The childminder communicates highly effectively with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's progress and development.  Although the childminder has limited resources for children to explore in her garden, she takes them out to the park each day to extend their outdoor learning experiences.  The childminder has strong links with the other schools and nurseries that the children attend.  The childminder forms secure relationships with the children in her care and demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to keep them safe.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder regularly attends relevant training to ensure that she provides consistently high quality provision for the children in her care.

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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

 make better use of the garden as a learning environment by enhancing the range of resources to encourage exploration and investigation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom, kitchen and outdoor area.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the child at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at risk assessment documentation, children's learning journeys, the childminder's self-evaluation form and a range of policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through available questionnaires and a complaints and compliments log book.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides challenging and enriching learning experiences and activities for children. The activities are tailored to the children's individual needs and abilities and this enables them to make exceptional progress. The environment is vibrant and stimulating and there are many varied resources freely available to children at all times. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn and she incorporates this into all daily activities. For example, an activity to decorate a plant pot and plant seeds incorporated all the areas of learning. The childminder appropriately supported children throughout the activity and enhanced their understanding of what plants need to grow. Throughout all learning activities children's language and communication skills are consistently supported and extended. Children are effectively assessed through evaluative observations and all progress is shared with parents. The childminder has an excellent

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who attend. This is outstanding

partnership with parents and their contributions are highly valued. The childminder ensures continuity between her provision and the children's home, for example by sending home children's flowers when they have started to grow so that the child can plant them in her own garden with her parents.

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outstanding

Children form secure relationships with the childminder and are extremely happy and content in her care. The nurturing support that the childminder provides enables children to feel safe and confident to explore. Independence is fully embedded in daily routines and even very young children are able to dress themselves and eat correctly, using a knife and fork unaided. The childminder sees independence as a tool that can be used to keep children safe as they will not be reliant on others. Children are motivated to learn through positive praise and encouragement. The childminder's extensive knowledge of the children's needs and abilities enables them to flourish. Children regularly play outdoors and are also taken to the park to enable them to have more space to run around. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments relating to her home environment and outings to ensure the safety of the children in her care.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder consistently strives for excellence and has effective procedures to ensure constant improvement. The childminder takes into account the views of parents through well-documented questionnaires, as well as daily communication. The childminder has completed a realistic self-evaluation and has clearly identified her strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder follows effective procedures to ensure the safety of children and a high standard of provision. These are underpinned by clear written policies. The childminder is very well organised and displays great enthusiasm for her role.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267984 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 847138 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Knaphill, Woking and has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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