Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 25 April 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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's teaching methods are exceptional. Her interactions with children challenge and inspire their thinking. They make predictions and confidently test out their ideas. Children, notably boys, make excellent progress in literacy and mathematics. This is because the childminder plans and links activities to children's preference for outdoor, experimental, imaginative and physical play.  The childminder makes excellent use of music and painting, and a life-size doll to encourage and enable children to express and talk about their feelings.  The childminder makes skilful use of observation and assessment to plan for and enhance children's continuous progress.  The childminder works extremely closely with parents and children's other early years providers. This ensures children receive consistent learning support and prepares them practically and emotionally for starting school.  The childminder strives to enhance her professional development. She studies child

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This provision is outstanding

development, attends regular training and makes excellent use of various quality improvement and self-evaluation processes to improve her practice to an expert level.  The childminder expertly helps children to learn computer skills; however, she does not always extend learning about modern technology outside.

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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

 strengthen children's use of modern technology, particularly outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning indoors and in the garden, and involved the childminder in this process.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her and the impact of her teaching methods.  The inspector looked at children's progress records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector sought and took account of parents' views.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in their learning and are extremely well-prepared for school. They develop a strong thirst for learning because the childminder skilfully challenges them and ensures they have tremendous fun. She subtly inspires children's ideas by helping them make resources that link with their play interests. For example, she helped children transform the treehouse in the garden into a spaceship taking superheroes on a trip to catch stars, while being chased by a fox. Children confidently make suggestions to the childminder. For example, they predicted that they could fill their watering cans from the bathroom sink rather than the outside tap so she encouraged them to test this out. Boys rise to the challenge of completing an assault course that challenges their mathematical skills. They have fun searching for items hidden in dens that link to particular letter sounds. Babies enjoy an abundance of sensory play that enhances

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who attend. This is outstanding

their exploration and investigative skills.

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outstanding

Children settle extremely well in the childminder's home. Babies babble away happily while exploring nature and household items on a blanket in the garden. They show intrigue and delight at the sound of birds, chickens and ducks that live in the childminder's garden and pond. Children form exceptionally strong attachments with the childminder and each other. Their behaviour is impeccable. The childminder is extremely successful in teaching children about healthy eating and good hygiene. She helps them to manage their own personal care and to learn how to keep safe. Children know, for example, about the dangers of 'sneaky driveways', how to use sharp knives, and what to do in the event of a fire.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has a highly secure knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her comprehensive safeguarding procedures underpin her excellent practice. She completes comprehensive risk assessments, teaching children about safety and acts on concerns about children's welfare. The childminder's pursuit of excellence in all aspects of her practice is inspirational. She is very successful in using what she has learnt from her astute self-evaluation, studies and training to drive improvement. For example, she excels at supporting children's literacy skills through music. The childminder's current focus is on improving opportunities for children to engage in a wider range of art related activities. The childminder makes high-quality assessments of children's development and uses these to plan exceptional activities to extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382387 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 844533 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Fetcham, Surrey. She operates on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, all year round.

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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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