Childminder 160744

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 21 November 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 childminder uses self-evaluation extremely effectively to continue to improve all aspects of her service. She has very recently successfully completed a further qualification in early years practice to continue to deepen her skills and knowledge.  The childminder's regular training updates, diligent daily practice and thorough policies and procedures help to ensure children's well-being, safety and welfare at all times.  Children learn ways to help keep themselves safe from harm as they play, for example as they jump in puddles, collect sticks in the local woods and walk along the riverside.  Precise assessments underpin the childminder's thorough understanding of each child's interests, skills and next steps in learning. She clearly illustrates the excellent levels of progress children make from their starting points, what they can achieve next and how well they are prepared for school.  Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's presence. They are extremely willing

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This provision is outstanding

to take on new challenges and persist when things get tough because the childminder is so positive about their efforts.  The childminder works in close consultation with children's parents. She is sensitive to parents' lifestyles and priorities, and offers a diverse range of ways to link with them to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 explore ways to extend the excellent support for children who speak more than one language to continually support them to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written communication.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder continues to develop her already outstanding provision to sustain high outcomes for the children in her care. She responds swiftly to implement guidance from her local authority, such as including the views of children and their parents in her evaluations. Her educational programmes are dynamic and capture children's enthusiasm for learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of possible child protection issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care and is highly alert to potential risks, for example, as they explore their local town and countryside together.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

This experienced childminder continues to expand her understanding through training and raises children's achievements through consistently high-quality teaching. Most of the children who attend come from bilingual homes and all make excellent levels of progress in spoken English and literacy skills. Children learn about letters and link them with sounds and writing as they play and create. The childminder is a capable linguist who delights in the extensive gains children make in English and other languages. She recognises the importance of exploring a wider range of avenues to work with parents to provide optimal support for children learning additional languages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely responsive to the children's needs and they form exceptionally warm and secure relationships with her. For example, they turn to her for reassurance when they feel unwell, tired or challenged by changes in their lives. The childminder skilfully helps them to understand and manage their emotions and gain confidence as they develop new skills and explore different experiences. Children behave extremely well for their ages. The childminder expertly promotes their social skills and team work, for example, during their role play and regular musical and community activities. She makes innovative learning experiences exciting, purposeful and productive.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are curious and imaginative. For example, they are willing to experiment and investigate the best ways to cut, stick and decorate their creations. Through role play, snack preparation and practical gardening, they understand the diversity and value of fruit and vegetables. They develop excellent physical strength and skill as the childminder creates frequent opportunities for them to practise climbing, balancing, running and hopping in large indoor and outdoor spaces. Children make significant progress in their ability to listen carefully, control pencils and share resources. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning at home, in their community or at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160744 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 826083 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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