Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 30 April 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 successfully stimulates children's enthusiasm for learning through her exceptional interaction and communication during their play. Children are extremely well prepared for their future and for starting school.  The childminder establishes extremely positive relationships with children, which successfully develops their feeling of security and confidence to try new activities.  Children's individual needs are exceptionally well met and they make rapid developmental progress because the childminder works very effectively in partnership with parents.  Children develop extremely good independence and are highly motivated in their play because the childminder constantly responds to the choices they make and supports them to achieve their aims.  The childminder uses her in-depth knowledge of children's individual abilities to successfully monitor and extend their learning and provide them with excellent

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This provision is outstanding

challenge. This includes children who are reaching above expected levels of development.  The childminder manages her provision exceptionally well. She is highly driven to maintain continuous improvement and implements carefully considered policies and procedures to safeguard children's welfare.

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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 children's growing awareness of differences in society.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including children's developmental records, and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments within documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder follows children's lead in conversation and constantly provides opportunities for them to think and talk about things together. She responds to children's great interest in books by taking them to the local library and reading lots of stories. Consequently, children listen attentively and quickly learn new words. The childminder makes exceptional use of outings to extend children's learning and understanding of the world. For example, she takes them to woodland areas where they build nests for toy dinosaurs. She encourages them to handle tree bark and teaches them about how it protects insects. Children enjoy picking strawberries and holding reptiles during outings to a garden centre. They show great enthusiasm as they search for foam alphabet letters in a large container filled with water. The childminder successfully teaches children the sounds of the letters. Consequently, they successfully select letters to form sentences they

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outstanding

The childminder forms exceptionally close emotional bonds with children and constantly respects their ideas. She patiently gives them time to try things for themselves, so they learn new skills. Consequently, children are provided with an exceptionally positive role model and are extremely happy and settled. They show great concern and sensitivity towards other children's needs and feelings. The childminder fully respects children's individual backgrounds and dedicates her time to meeting their individual needs. Children show great enthusiasm to gain understanding of the world, and the childminder does many things to enhance their awareness. However, children do not have access to many resources that reflect diversity. Children's physical well-being is exceptionally well promoted through the many opportunities they have to be active. They show great confidence as they persist in climbing up ladders on equipment in play areas.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent ability and commitment to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is particularly evident in relation to her excellent teaching practice and children's outstanding developmental progress. Since the last inspection, the childminder has attended additional training that has successfully strengthened her understanding of child protection procedures. Consequently, children's welfare is fully safeguarded. The childminder constantly evaluates the quality of her provision and improves children's care and learning. For example, she has recently developed her partnership with a nursery that children attend. This successfully promotes continuity in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401608 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 831112 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 30 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Ash, near Aldershot, Hampshire. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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