Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 23 November 2010

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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 expertly covers all areas of learning through interesting, fun and stimulating activities. As a result, children are constantly engaged and eager to participate in all activities.  The childminder has expert knowledge of how children learn. She is able to quickly identify children's achievements and needs by accurately monitoring their progress and development. As a result, children develop beyond expectations for their age.  The childminder values the importance of good manners and good behaviour. She constantly promotes this through praise and reinforcement. As a result, children have beautiful manners and engage exceptionally well with each other.  The childminder has a high regard for children's safety and safeguarding. She values the importance of incorporating safety practice into the daily routine so that children are able to independently assess risks. Children are confident to take carefully

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This provision is outstanding

managed risks appropriate to their age.  The childminder shares a kind, loving and caring relationship with the children. Children are happy, confident and thrive in her care.  The childminder works in excellent partnerships with other settings the children attend, to ensure continuity of learning and care.  The childminder accurately identifies her strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement through meaningful engagement with parents and children.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to explore technology and programmable toys to increase their skills in this area.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to, and engaged with, children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The childminder observed the children's indoor and outdoor play activities.  The childminder observed the children's snack routine.  The childminder sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments, and relevant policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The environment is bright and welcoming with an extensive variety of resources for children to select. The childminder uses children's interests and experiences to expertly link and promote learning in all areas. For example, she uses topics of relevance and interest to the children, to provide a wide variety of stimulating activities for them to explore. Children thoroughly enjoy these activities and continue exploring the themes independently through play. Opportunities for children to explore technology and programmable toys are however, not always frequent. The childminder engages in excellent, meaningful interactions with the children. She makes use of every opportunity to challenge, promote and extend children's learning. For example, she expertly tailors questions to encourage children's thinking and communication skills. The childminder accurately identifies next steps in children's learning and she shares this information with

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who attend. This is outstanding

parents and the other settings children attend. Any additional needs are quickly identified and discussed with parents and the children are closely monitored.

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outstanding

The childminder expertly supports all children and is able to meet each child's individual needs exceptionally well. She knows when to support children and when to allow them to explore independently. The childminder builds children's confidence by praising them and encouraging them throughout the day. As a result, children are confident, happy and have superb manners. The childminder is highly skilled in promoting good behaviour. She pre- empts certain situations and encourages the children to share and be kind to each other. She has excellent safeguarding knowledge and understands the procedure to follow should any concerns arise. The childminder constantly promotes independence and good hygiene. She discusses the importance of eating healthy food and drinking water regularly. The childminder values the importance of promoting children's independence in order for them to be ready for their move to school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and other providers, and has a well- established two-way flow of communication. The childminder uses information gathered from parents and children about their likes, dislikes and ideas for improvement, and incorporates this into her self-evaluations. The childminder has identified ways in which to effectively support children with additional needs. She highly values professional development and constantly updates her knowledge. The childminder uses this knowledge to inform planning and improvements for the benefit of the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY397262 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 830784 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Woking, Surrey and has a relevant qualification at Level 6. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Friday for most of the year, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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