Lee, Marianne Denise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 7 March 2012

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has established extremely effective partnerships with parents. For example, she uses a range of communication methods to share children's progress and to engage parents in their children's learning. Parents' written comments demonstrate they are extremely pleased with the service the childminder provides.  The quality of teaching is outstanding and children thrive in all aspects of their learning. The childminder provides stimulating and meticulously planned activities that respond to children's interests and individual needs.  The childminder provides an exciting learning environment. High-quality resources fully engage children and provide experiences that extend their problem solving skills. For example, children are fascinated as they use their understanding of size to solve a Russian doll puzzle.  The childminder is highly skilled in supporting children's emotional development. For

p.1

This provision is outstanding

example, she expertly uses books to help them explore different feelings and make links with their own experiences.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend further the good support for children to develop their thinking skills.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder rigorously and accurately evaluates the service she provides to improve her provision. She seeks the views of children and parents when reflecting on her high- quality provision. The childminder is extremely dedicated. She regularly meets with other childminders and accesses training to improve her professional development. For example, she has completed a quality improvement award. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of how to keep children safe. The childminder has exceptionally effective partnerships with other professionals. She consistently shares information with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder makes superb use of regular and meaningful assessments of children's learning and development. She very effectively monitors their progress and identifies any gaps in learning. She has an excellent knowledge of children's interests and their next steps in learning, and uses this successfully to move children forward in their learning. The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, she gives examples to help them understand new vocabulary as they share books. The childminder skilfully uses questions to challenge children's thinking; however, these are not always varied or probing enough to provide maximum challenge. The childminder provides excellent support for children's physical development. For example, children show great concentration as they construct with small puzzle pieces to make faces. They learn to uses a range of tools independently as they explore with play dough.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children receive outstanding opportunities to become successful, confident and independent learners. The childminder is an excellent role mode and children listen and respond positively to her. She has high expectations, skilfully manages children's behaviour and teaches them how to share and take turns. The childminder has created a culture that highly values and celebrates diversity. She expertly helps children to explore differences and similarities between people and teaches them to be respectful. For example, through observation and discussion, children explore the differences between their physical features and those of others. The childminder offers children lots of praise and encourages them to persevere. Children develop an understanding of the importance of following healthy lifestyles and learn about staying safe.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children display high levels of motivation and demonstrate an eagerness to learn. All children make good or excellent progress. They are extremely well prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY433539 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 823903 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates her service from her home in West Molesey, Surrey. She works from Tuesday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 1.00pm, all year round.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5