Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 25 June 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

 The childminder has developed extremely effective partnerships with parents. They regularly discuss children's progress and care routines, including behaviour. This helps to prepare children for the next stages in their learning and development.  The childminder has developed highly effective partnerships with other professionals, and consistently shares information with them to promote continuity in care and learning.  The childminder promotes children's well-being exceptionally well. She has an excellent knowledge of her role and responsibility in protecting children. Consequently, children remain exceptionally safe and secure while in her care.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. Vigorous assessment procedures accurately track the progress of each child. This is highly effective at highlighting and swiftly closing any gaps in children's

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This provision is outstanding

learning.  The childminder promotes children's well-being exceptionally well. She provides healthy and nutritious snacks, and works very closely with parents to meet children's individual dietary needs.  The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and plans challenging experiences to promote next steps in their learning. As a result, all children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points and capabilities.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use their thinking skills even further, to encourage the ways in which children problem solve independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her co-childminder about children's engagement in activities, and their development and progress.  The inspector observed the childminder and co-childminder engage in a variety of learning experiences with the children.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including children's learning journals, records, and written policies.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She skilfully engages children in discussions during activities to support further their developing language and literacy skills. For example, children enjoy using puppets and props when reading their favourite stories. The childminder, on occasion, does not fully encourage children to try to work things out for themselves before answering. The childminder seizes opportunities to encourage mathematics throughout the day, for example, as they extend their understanding of size and shape as they engage in sand play. They develop their coordination and early understanding of patterns as they transport sand into buckets with toy diggers. Children gain an excellent understanding of the world. They enjoy planting flowers and vegetables in the garden, and learn how to care for them.

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outstanding

The environment is exceptionally safe and welcoming, and children have very strong attachments and positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She offers praise and encouragement, and celebrates children's achievements throughout the day. Children develop good relationships with their friends and show concern and consideration to others. The childminder models excellent hygiene practices, which children ably follow. Children enjoy daily fresh air and physical exercise in the community as they visit local parks and toddler groups. This helps to increase children's confidence in social situations and prepares them exceptionally well for their move to pre-school or school. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example, as the childminder gently reminds them to tidy away the toys so they do not trip over them.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder, and her co-childminder, have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She keeps her first aid and safeguarding training up to date, so she can deal with any accidents or concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has addressed recommendations made at the last inspections. She carries out regular checks to eliminate hazards, both around the home and on outings. The childminder fully understands the importance of reflecting on her practice, and welcomes the views of parents and children. This enables her to make well-targeted improvements to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has restructured the learning environment to develop the literacy area even further. The childminder regularly monitors children's learning and provides them with effective learning experiences. This means children are progressing exceptionally well. Parents' written comments demonstrate that they are

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provision is outstanding

extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120511 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 840338 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 25 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in Knaphill, in Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30 am to 6pm, and Friday from 7.30 am to 3pm, 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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