Harris, Lisa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2016 26 April 2010

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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 childminder has an extremely professional approach to her work and this runs through every aspect of her provision. She sets high expectations for herself and is ambitious in meeting the precise individual needs of children and families.  The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children learn and provides rich and imaginative play ideas which cover all areas of their learning and development. Children are highly motivated to play and learn.  Children build exemplary relationships with the childminder. The childminder is extremely thoughtful in making her home a place where children gain a great sense of belonging. This promotes their very strong emotional well-being.  Children make substantial progress in their development and are very eager learners. They are very confident to play and explore.  The childminder has a persistent and highly considerate approach to forming partnerships with all those who are involved in children's care. She is highly supportive

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This provision is outstanding

of parents, helping them to ensure their children have the best outcomes possible. Children benefit from very consistent care.

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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

 consider extending the immediate accessibility of the range of resources available for those children who learn better outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a range of documentation including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed and evaluated the children's learning that had taken place that morning.  The inspector read letters from parents to gather their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding training regularly and knows what action to take should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder rigorously evaluates her provision to identify and take action to make improvements for the benefit of children and families. For example, she is highly effective at thoroughly researching health and safety advice and sharing strategies with individual families. The childminder attends frequent training and professional development meetings. This has a very positive impact on her work as she has a significant depth of knowledge in childcare and development matters. The childminder has made an exemplary response to recommendations at the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder works extremely closely with parents and consistently exchanges information with them about their children. She quickly establishes children's interests and abilities when they first start and she frequently notes observations of children's achievements. She regularly monitors children's progress against published guidance and talks with parents to share their views of children's progress at home. This builds a highly effective partnership. The childminder is a very skilled teacher and makes well-judged interventions in child-led play to encourage children to make decisions and think through their play. She skilfully extends their vocabulary. The childminder creates play ideas which are highly imaginative and challenging. Children greatly enjoy playing and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder creates an interesting learning environment in terms of the play opportunities in her home and in the wide variety of outings she organises. Although children have access to an excellent range of high-quality resources, there is less immediate choice all year round for those children who learn better outside. The childminder's meticulous hygiene practices teach children to adopt excellent personal hygiene routines. Children quickly learn how to dress themselves and manage their personal needs, such as blowing their own nose. They enjoy frequent opportunities for active play and physical exercise. Overall, the childminder gives excellent support for children's physical care and well-being. The childminder is an exemplary role model for treating people with great empathy and understanding. Children gain mature skills in understanding how to manage their behaviour and their impact on others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points in learning. They achieve consistently well, and where children have additional needs they make rapid progress. Overall, children acquire excellent skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249047 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 833003 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Sutton, in the London Borough of Sutton. She is available all day Monday to Friday, all year round, and has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3 in children's care and learning.

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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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