Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 15 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 is ambitious and highly committed to her role. For example, since the last inspection, she has gained Early Years Professional Status to further her knowledge and skills to benefit children.  The childminder demonstrates an exemplary ability to continuously develop and improve her practice. For example, she actively seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to evaluate her practice and the opportunities she provides.  The quality of teaching is consistently of a very high standard and is worthy of sharing with other providers. For example, children take part in many exploratory and investigative activities, such as studying bugs using a microscope, and making bubbles to learn about shapes.  The childminder knows the children exceptionally well. She completes comprehensive focused observations and assessments of children's progress, and tracks their learning to support them effectively.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder very skilfully teaches children to do things for themselves, to help promote their independence. Children relish this additional responsibility and show high levels of concentration. Children make outstanding progress from their starting points.

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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 develop the excellent opportunities for children to explore books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a selection of policies, including safeguarding procedures.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and discussed her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to some parents to obtain their views and read written feedback from others.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly qualified and uses the skills gained from professional qualifications to deliver excellent practice. For example, she reflected on and improved her outdoor environment to benefit children further. The childminder builds exemplary partnerships with parents and other professionals. For example, she involves them fully with children's learning and offers high quality advice and support, to ensure consistency of care and teaching. Parents are very complimentary and find the childminder 'extremely loving and caring'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent, up-to-date understanding of safeguarding procedures and attends additional training to help her understand changes to guidelines and legislation. The childminder is very vigilant and confident of what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her teaching expertise effectively to plan a wealth of experiences for children. She supports children's imaginative play exceptionally well. For example, she provided children with different resources to build their 'snack den.' Children showed impressive concentration as they worked cooperatively to 'mount' walls and attach materials together. The childminder very cleverly fosters children's communication and language skills. For example, she engaged children in conversations about similarities and differences in people, while exploring dressing-up clothes and other role play resources. Children enjoy looking at books for pleasure, developing their interest in early reading. However, the childminder intends to organise the books better to offer even greater access and learning opportunities for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is a superb role model. She is kind and gentle. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and they feel comfortable and settled in her company, separating happily from their parents. The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides superb opportunities for children to enjoy learning outside and supports their rapidly developing physical skills. Children laughed with excitement as they jumped, bounced and tested their physical skills individually on the trampoline. Children develop an understanding of healthy eating, for example, through discussions and by preparing their own healthy meals incorporating fruits and vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and thrive in this environment. Children's behaviour is superb and they show excellent awareness of rules and boundaries. Children are confident to make decisions about their learning, such as asking to go out when they want to play outside. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262617 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 826601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Claygate, Surrey. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except on bank holidays. The childminder holds Early Years Professional Status.

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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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