Kingsley-Scott Annette Susan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 26 January 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is consistently outstanding. The childminder provides an exceptional range of experiences, particularly in her outside learning environment. Children are confident, eager to learn and relish their time at the setting.  Children have a love of books, which is brilliantly encouraged by the childminder. For example, they have lots of fun during active story times where they use props and listen intently to stories. The childminder effectively promotes and encourages their language and communication skills.  Parents receive an exceptional range of information about their children's progress. For example, they are aware of the educational programme, receive advice on events in the local area and read the childminder's procedures. This helps them to support and extend their children's development at home.  The childminder has created a tremendously safe and positive environment for children

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This provision is outstanding

to play and learn. Older children's understanding of keeping themselves safe is excellent. For example, they have used their knowledge to devise rules for using their scooters while on the school run.  The childminder has a high drive and passion for personal development and making improvements to her practice. She attends regular training to maintain her professional knowledge and to continuously improve outcomes for 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

 continue to develop a highly stimulating play environment, making the absolute best use of space and resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction and the learning opportunities provided for children.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The highly professional childminder is exceptionally well organised and effective in meeting all the responsibilities of her role. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very secure understanding of the procedures to take if concerned about the welfare of any child. The childminder has established superb partnerships with parents and other provisions involved in children care to promote consistency in children's learning and progress. She is extremely reflective about her practice. For example, she uses highly effective self-evaluation to systematically assess her practice and the learning environment. This helps her to monitor children's learning accurately and to improve the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is of high quality and the childminder recognises the importance of continually improving the rich learning environment to promote the best possible outcomes for children. Children have daily opportunities to explore and select activities and resources. This encourages them to be motivated and engaged in their learning. All children benefit substantially from regular outdoor learning opportunities. They have exceptional opportunities to develop an understanding of the natural world. Children have daily access to their own plots in the garden. This is where they plant, tend, pick and taste produce they have grown. In the garden, children have access to wellington boots, tools and watering cans to encourage their interest in gardening at all times. Children's knowledge of the natural world is further encouraged as they enjoy watching birds that visit the garden and eat from the bird feeders that they made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop very positive relationships with the childminder. They display a strong sense of belonging in the care of the supportive, warm and welcoming childminder. Children have meaningful opportunities to develop their independence, as they are encouraged to make choices and do things on their own. For example, at snack times, children choose their own cups and plates, and prepare their own fruit. Even young children demonstrate positive behaviour as they take turns when playing games and willingly welcome others into their play. All children show respect to others, value their contribution and learn to appreciate people's differences. The childminder very successfully promotes children's sense of belonging and self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They develop excellent literacy skills, alongside highly effective personal, social and emotional skills. They are extremely well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260729 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 833178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She cares for children Monday to Friday, all year round

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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

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Telephone number

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