Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 13 May 2009

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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 exemplary. The childminder is extremely well qualified. Her interactions with the children ensure that she uses many different activities to promote children's learning outstandingly well.  The childminder's training, qualifications and passion for sustaining drive to improve has a significant impact on children's high levels of motivation and confidence to learn new skills.  Children are extremely self-assured. They adapt very quickly to new people and new situations. This is helped by the very close emotional bond they form with this kind and attentive childminder.  Children of all ages and abilities make rapid progress from their starting points. The childminder uses accurate and precise observation and assessment checks in order to swiftly identify, and address, any emerging gaps in their learning.  Children behave extremely well. The childminder is an excellent example to children

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This provision is outstanding

and sets very high expectations of their behaviour. Children are exceptionally polite, kind, and considerate towards one another.

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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 find ways of extending children's creative abilities and learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and observed children playing.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed children's development.  The inspector reviewed children's records, a selection of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document, along with written references from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Children's safety is paramount to the childminder. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Robust risk assessments support her practice in maintaining a safe and secure environment for children at home and during outings. Children have an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they use small tools expertly and clear away toys from the floor so that they do not trip over. The childminder has excellent knowledge about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is highly reflective about what she provides. She identifies areas to build upon her high-quality provision where possible. For example, she has plans to look for new ideas to help inspire children's creative learning even more.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Activities and experiences are rich, varied, and exciting for children. They access the vast majority of play resources independently, supporting them to explore their own play ideas. Activities are closely linked to children's current interests and they deeply engage in their play. The childminder uses an excellent range of teaching techniques. She supports children's communication skills extremely well. She offers quality support to them as she sits close to help their play. The childminder skilfully asks questions which inspire children to think things through for themselves. Children expertly match colours together and confidently complete jigsaws on their own. Partnerships with parents are exceptional. Every opportunity is used to ensure parents are entirely involved in their child's learning so that they can support their child at home. Partnerships with other early years providers are equally well established and also benefit children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in this highly nurturing provision. They benefit from a rich and exciting learning environment both indoors and outdoors. They have excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills. They enjoy running around energetically in the garden and play areas. Children develop exceptionally good hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they confidently use tweezers to pick up small cubes and buttons. They have an excellent understanding of good hygiene, and readily wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder gathers comprehensive information from parents about their child on entry to her provision. This enables her to meet each child's individual care needs exceptionally well.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress. They develop excellent skills which truly motivate them to move on in their learning and preparation for starting school. Children show exceptional skills in solving problems. For example, children confidently try alternative ways of balancing different types of three-dimensional shapes when building a tower.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384981 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 822355 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Woking, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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