Thomson, Leonie Nita

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 20 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides children with a good range of toys and activities. This encourages their learning and development and they make good progress in all areas.  Children learning English as an additional language are well supported. They make good progress with their communication and language.  The childminder implements a healthy lifestyle with the children she cares for. They spend ample time outside and eat healthy meals and snacks.  The childminder has strong relationships with parents and local nurseries. This ensures children's learning is consistent and well supported in all settings they attend.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children. She keeps her safeguarding policy up to date and shares this with the parents so they are aware of any changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of routine times to promote opportunities for counting and number recognition.  On occasion, activities do not suit children's learning styles and they lose interest quickly.

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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 the most of routine times to promote opportunities for counting and number recognition  strengthen an already good understanding of children's motivation to further extend their learning during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of the children, which she shares with the parents. This allows her to identify areas for support quickly and provide activities to meet these needs. For example, she provides equipment in the garden to support children who are just starting to walk. Children make good progress in their development because the childminder provides exciting opportunities for children to learn about things that interest them. She works closely with local childminders to allow children the opportunity to have additional learning experiences; to watch eggs hatch into chicks, for example. Young children enjoy sensory play activities such as sand and water. They learn to use simple tools confidently. For example, they enjoy using watering cans to water flowers, which they have planted, to support their understanding of growth. The childminder helps children learn essential skills to prepare them for their move to preschool and school.

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good

The childminder has a lovely relationship with the children. They are happy and confident in the home and have a good sense of belonging. The childminder uses sensitive settling- in arrangements to suit each child and their families. She adapts the routines to meet both parents' and children's individual needs. Consequently, children settle well and soon become familiar with the daily activities and routine. The childminder has completed thorough training relating to safeguarding. She reviews the risks in the environment frequently so that any risks are quickly identified, to keep children safe. The childminder praises children constantly for their achievements. They seek her out to share experiences. As a result, children are confident and their self-esteem develops well with the childminder.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and how to keep children safe. She attends training with the local authority to keep her knowledge up to date and learn new skills. The childminder has recently achieved a quality assurance award with the council. She is committed to providing good-quality provision for children and their parents, and aims for continuous improvement. The childminder takes into account the views of parents and the local nursery to reflect on what she does well. She keeps a close check on how well children are doing in their learning and shares this with parents during regular meetings. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that she implements effectively to support her good practice. She shares these with the parents to provide them with more information about the service and to promote their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317028 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 789485 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2005. She lives in Staines, Surrey. The childminder offers care five days a week from 8am to 6pm; however, she is flexible to meet parents' needs.

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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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