Childminder EY332872

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 23 November 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 is exceptionally enthusiastic and highly motivated. She uses her excellent skills and years of experience to enthuse, excite and engage children's imagination and interest. For example, children relish their time taking manageable risks, such as climbing and balancing.  Children are happy, exceptionally settled and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder has high regard for children's emotional well-being. For example, she carries out home visits and gets to know families extremely well, to help children feel confident.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills exceptionally well. For example, she speaks clearly to children and models the use of new words such as 'tickly', 'sticky' and 'squelchy' during activities. Children make outstanding progress from their starting points.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are well mannered, take turns and show great

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This provision is outstanding

care and understanding towards their friends' feelings.  The partnership with parents is exemplary. The childminder collaborates with parents successfully and provides them with a wealth of information to support children's consistent care and teaching. Parents are very complimentary of the childminder's 'highly stimulating and family atmosphere environment'.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to extend children's understanding of the world even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times, including her understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector examined a range of documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding records, qualification and suitability checks, and examined children's learning journals.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder sets herself ambitious and challenging targets to help her secure rapid and continuous improvements to benefit children and their families. For example, she reflects on how she works and actively seeks views from other professionals. The childminder maintains her ongoing professional development, for example, through training and reading relevant materials. She recently attended training on communication and language which has strengthened her skills and knowledge further. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is very confident of what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She carefully ensures that her home, garden and any outings are suitable and safe for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her teaching expertise effectively to support children's ideas. For example, when children showed interest in learning about 'space,' they were able to dress up as astronauts, make rockets using different arts and crafts materials, and read books related to the subject. Children count spontaneously as they play and develop their early mathematical skills very well. For example, children persisted when they built towers with toy bricks, and showed high concentration when matching shapes together. Children benefit from a wide variety of activities, such as making patterns with their fingers in water and sand. Very occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend further children's understanding of the world. The childminder carries out precise assessments on children's progress and records observations to target their next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is a superb role model. For example, she offers high quality praise and celebrates children's efforts and achievements to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children feel extremely comfortable, enjoy cuddles and share lots of laughter with the childminder. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles strongly. For example, she provides balanced and nutritious meals. Children also benefit from daily fresh air and exercise with free access to the garden, and take part in highly engaging nature walks, and outings to parks and toddler groups.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children blossom in this nurturing environment. They are extremely active, highly motivated and independent learners. For example, children used their creative skills to make a bus from chairs, and were highly animated while singing nursery songs. All children make rapid progress and acquire key skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332872 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 834723 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Thames Ditton, Surrey. The childminder operates term times only, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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