Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 12 July 2011

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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

 Children are exceptionally happy, confident and settled. This is because the childminder and her co-childminder quickly identify children's individual care and learning needs and meet these exceptionally well.  The childminder is especially skilled in enhancing children's communication skills and their all-round learning and development needs. She has high-quality teaching skills and provides a range of rich and varied experiences that help all children to make rapid progress in their learning.  Overall, children make excellent use of toys to extend their play. However, the childminder has identified the need to make some resources more easily accessible to fully promote children's independence and has begun to take action to address this.  Children have excellent relationships with the childminder so their emotional well- being is exceptionally well met through the strong attachments they have made. Children

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This provision is outstanding

develop a strong sense of belonging and behave extremely well.  The childminder has excellent arrangements to promote children's safety and welfare.  Children are prepared very well for their move to pre-school or to school.  The childminder makes full use of her qualifications and experience to promote the best possible outcomes for children. She effectively evaluates her provision to identify areas for improvement and regularly attends training courses to continually enhance her knowledge.

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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 enhance the presentation of resources to make it easier for children to select items independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed learning activities inside the home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a selection of information and documentation, including suitability of adults, children's safeguarding, welfare and children's progress.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector read parents' written comments to gather their views.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides a wealth of stimulating activities and toys that interest children of all ages. Her high quality teaching and individually tailored activities, indoors and outside, help all children to make the best possible progress. The childminder very effectively enables children to develop their learning through play. Children especially enjoy playing outside where they investigate the natural world around them or take part in themed activities such as 'the beach'. Younger children explore a wide variety of sensory materials, including water and sand play. Older children make comparisons of size and shape as they create ice-cream cone models for their 'ice cream parlour'. The childminder plays alongside children, skilfully questioning, commenting and encouraging them to explore and to develop their language, thinking and imagination. The childminder cleverly develops children's literacy and numeracy skills as they play.

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outstanding

The childminder provides a loving and caring environment. She continuously praises children's efforts, which boosts their self esteem and independence in play. The childminder manages children's behaviour extremely well and works with parents to promote consistency. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent. Children learn how to keep themselves safe and demonstrate good table manners at mealtimes. Children benefit greatly from excellent opportunities to be physically active in the garden and local environment. They visit local places to explore the natural world and enjoy learning about healthy eating through practical experiences, such as growing their own vegetables.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is dedicated to providing high-quality provision for children and their parents. She makes excellent use of ongoing observation and assessment to plan the next steps for each child's learning. The childminder and her co-childminder work very well together, sharing their skills and experiences to provide the best possible service to children and their families. The childminder works effectively with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. Partnerships with parents are superb, helping to ensure that all children receive care and learning that is fully tailored to meet their needs. Parents praise the childminder and value the service she provides. The childminder has excellent knowledge of the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's safety. Robust risk assessments promote children's safety in the home and on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422153 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 832767 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Haslemere, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Thursday from 7.45am to 6.30pm all year round, except for family holidays. She is a qualified teacher with relevant early years experience. The childminder co- childminds in her own home with her mother, who is also a registered childminder.

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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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