Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 5 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 quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder consistently uses positive interactions with the children, which develops their self-esteem and enthusiasm for learning.  Children enjoy an excellent variety of outings, activities and experiences. They are very keen to experiment, explore and join in. They participate in creative activities in larger groups which supports them to develop confidence in different social situations.  The childminder, parents and other early years professionals have strong relationships with each other, which promotes children's well-being and development. They use the wealth of information they share to enrich children's conversations and activities at the setting and at home.  The childminder is passionate and enthusiastic and continues to work hard to develop her provision. She works closely with a group of other childminders and her assistant to share good practice ideas. The childminder ensures that her assistant is supported very

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This provision is outstanding

well, completes relevant training and understands her policies and procedures.  Overall, children have access to excellent resources. This allows them to make independent choices in their play and to continually extend their own learning. This is slightly less evident during garden play.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety and well-being. She has an extremely secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child'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

 continue to widen opportunities for children to make further choices from the very good range of toys and resources on offer.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documentation available, including children's assessments records, planning records and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of parents' views using written comments available.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She provides an extensive range of activities which motivate children and help them make the best possible progress. The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, continuous lively discussions take place as children explore woodlands. Children discuss the shape and colour of butterflies and ask questions when they notice the once muddy puddles have dried up. They learn why this has happened as the childminder asks them questions to help them think. As a result, children discuss how water evaporates in the hot sun, which captures their interest and develops their knowledge of the wider world. When they discover spiders they talk of 'big', 'bigger' and 'enormous' spiders. Children count confidently to eight as they count the spider's legs, which develops their mathematical

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who attend. This is outstanding

language and number recognition. They develop their imaginations, confidence, speaking and listening skills as they recite stories to each other. Children gain an excellent range of skills in readiness for the next stage in learning and their move to school.

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outstanding

Children thrive and flourish in this exceptionally child-friendly home. They form very secure relationships with the childminder. This ensures they are exceptionally settled, confident and motivated to learn. Children are very well behaved. They remain completely engaged in their play and know what the childminder expects of them. This is because the childminder uses consistent boundaries. Children take part in daily activities to promote their good health and develop their physical skills. They handle resources confidently and develop their hand-eye coordination as they create and chase bubbles. They learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder reminds them not to bump bikes or take off their seat belts until they are told to.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She recognises that children have different learning styles and plans exceptionally well for their individual needs. The childminder completes observations and assessments and uses this information to skilfully shape children's learning experiences. She continuously updates her knowledge and skills through further training to meet children's current learning and development needs. For example, the childminder attended training on learning outdoors and supporting boys' play. This shows an excellent capacity for continual improvement, which has a very positive impact on children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318454 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 834534 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Merstham, Surrey. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday throughout the year, except for family and public holidays. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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