Childminder 121371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2016 10 February 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 nurtures children in her care extremely well. She knows children very closely and has an excellent understanding of their individual needs. Children thrive in her care, make rapid progress, and develop essential skills for their future learning.  The childminder uses highly accurate observations and very effective assessments to plan challenging activities that she tailors to children's individual needs. She is extremely confident in planning for what they need to learn next.  The childminder has a robust understanding of how to promote children's safety and is extremely vigilant in checking for possible hazards. Young children are encouraged to think about risk, which helps them to develop an early understanding of how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She shares accurate information on their children's progress, and this offers a very high level of consistency

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This provision is outstanding

in their learning between home and the setting.  The childminder values the opinions of parents and children and consistently strives for excellence. Parents' written comments show that they are extremely happy with the exceptional level of care and learning the childminder provides.  The excellent links with other professionals at other settings children attend ensure that there is a highly collaborative approach to ensuring their learning and development.

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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 opportunities for children to gain an understanding of those with different backgrounds or beliefs to their own.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of child protection procedures is excellent. She is very confident of the procedures to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is extremely effective in evaluating her practice. For example, she identified where she can further promote children's skills of curiosity and they now enjoy even further outdoor learning experiences. This has a significant impact on their emotional well-being. The childminder has a highly effective system to assess children's progress or identify potential gaps in their development. The childminder continually updates her professional expertise, which has helped to develop her excellent skills and knowledge to support children's communication skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder plans activities that inspire children and promote high levels of learning. Her ability to adapt activities and motivate children to learn is outstanding. The childminder promotes children's language development skilfully. For example, she joins in their play, provides a running commentary, and sensitively encourages their correct pronunciation. Children show excellent levels of concentration and engage in activities for significant periods, given their young age. For example, they explored natural resources during water play, investigating and problem solving. Children begin to develop an appreciation of others who are different to themselves. The childminder is keen to extend their understanding however, through a wider range of activities and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gathers extensive information from parents as children start attending and plans their settling-in sessions carefully. The childminder's warm and calm manner ensures that she establishes strong relationships with the children. Sensitive and timely support helps ensure that children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has very high expectations for children. For example, children show excellent manners and learn how to manage their own personal needs from a very young age. Children easily and confidently make choices in their play which helps to sustain their interest. For example, they had a great time exploring different tools and resources, and changing textures in their 'mud' kitchen.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress. Young children use a range of tools skilfully and they make early attempts at writing confidently. Children thoroughly enjoy learning new physical skills, such as riding a small trike. Children show high level of concentration and independence. They rapidly gain the skills they need for moving on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121371 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 825267 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in a residential near to Kingsfield, Woking, Old Woking and Mayford, in Surrey. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder offers funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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