Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2015 22 September 2010

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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 promotes learning in all areas excellently by actively engaging with children in their role play. Children develop exceptionally well; mostly progressing in line with expectations, but some exceeding these.  The childminder's teaching is of an exceptionally high quality. She expertly questions children, according to their age and ability, to successfully promote their thinking skills.  The childminder constantly praises children to promote their confidence, and consistently promotes their awareness of safety. As a result, children are highly confident and happy to try new things. They explore independently, and take and manage risks appropriate to their age.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment for the children. There are a wide range of resources easily available to children, although fewer resources that enhance their technological skills.  The childminder has an excellent awareness and knowledge of how to keep children

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This provision is outstanding

safe. She clearly understands the process to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder regularly self-evaluates the service she provides. She finds this extremely useful, and takes into consideration the views of parents and children when doing so. The childminder actively drives improvements to ensure that she is providing the best learning and care environment for the 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

 explore further ways of promoting children's use of technology to enhance 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 engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The childminder observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their 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 childminder actively recognises and reinforces children's interests through her accurate observations of their enjoyment of activities. She expertly promotes all areas of learning in these activities and adapts them as needed to suit the ages and abilities of all children. As a result, children are highly engaged at all times, and are motivated to learn and participate. The childminder talks to the children all the time, excellently promoting their communication and language skills. The childminder accurately assesses children's progress and actively shares this information with parents and other professionals, as needed. The childminder is, therefore, able to identify any areas of achievement or concern quickly. The childminder carefully explains all activities to the children. This enables them to make informed, independent decisions about what they would like to do.

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outstanding

The childminder builds loving and caring relationships with the children, who are extremely happy and thrive in her care. The childminder constantly promotes sharing and kindness. As a result, older children support and engage with young children excellently, and all children are exceptionally well behaved. The childminder encourages all children to learn independently and she supports them effectively to be able do so. Children follow excellent hygiene routines and the childminder actively promotes their understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. She promotes children's independence skills well. For example, she uses snack times to encourage children to help prepare their own fruit. The childminder enthusiastically supports children's move to school or other early years settings. She actively shares all the necessary information about children's learning, as needed.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder highly values furthering her professional development. She attends many relevant courses and uses the information gained to plan new and exciting learning experiences for the children. The childminder accurately and critically evaluates the activities she provides for children against the learning they have gained from it. She uses these evaluations to move children further in their learning and, as a result, children make excellent progress in their learning and development. The childminder also actively ensures that all relevant training is kept up to date. This helps to ensure that children's safety and well-being are consistently maintained. The childminder implements robust risk assessments to ensure the suitability of her environment and any other environment the children visit. She works in excellent partnership with parents and they value the service she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120689 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 842790 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 22 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey. The childminder offers care from 8.30am to 5.30pm, from Monday to either Wednesday or Thursday. This care is offered all year round, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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