Childminder 132146

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 22 June 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 has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and plans a range of exciting and innovative activities meticulously that engage and challenge children fully in their learning. For example, all children were engrossed as they explored a homemade sensory learning frame and were captivated by the sounds, smells and textures.  The childminder is extremely dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards in the service she provides and evaluates her practice precisely. She values the views of parents and children to reflect on her high-quality provision.  The childminder has established highly effective partnerships with parents. She uses a range of strategies to engage parents successfully in their children's learning. For example, she involves parents fully in monitoring children's progress and provides learning packs, such as exciting games, for children to play at home.  Children make excellent progress and are excited and motivated to learn. They are

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This provision is outstanding

extremely well prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school. For example, young children observed the weather independently and decided how to record this.  The childminder uses a range of strategies successfully to promote healthy lifestyles. For example, she shared research into childhood obesity with parents.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use their early writing skills in their outdoor play to provide even greater challenge.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is fully committed to her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends local childminder forums and makes full use of all training opportunities available, such as research into children's thought processes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding children and knows the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns, including who to contact at the local authority. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder monitors children's progress rigorously and identifies their next steps in learning accurately. Children receive outstanding opportunities to become successful, confident and independent learners. For example, the childminder consistently challenges children, asks them to make predictions and gives them the time and space to persevere and work things out for themselves. She provides excellent opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, children used rulers to explore the length of bugs and relished the excitement of a maths counting game using puppets. The childminder plans an excellent range of activities and resources to support children's early literacy skills, such as exciting story bags. However, she sometimes overlooks opportunities to encourage children to use their writing skills further during outdoor play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an exciting, inviting learning environment. High-quality resources captivate children's interest and provide experiences that extend their understanding as they play. For example, children have excellent opportunities to learn about the natural world and were fascinated as they explored the interesting habitats the childminder has created in her garden. The childminder is exceptionally caring and forms extremely strong bonds with children who thrive in her care. The childminder is an excellent role model and children's behaviour is superb. For example, she offers highly effective strategies that help children understand how to resolve conflict and help older children understand the needs of those younger than themselves.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are exceptionally happy. They relish taking responsibility for tasks, such as preparing equipment for nappy changing and tidying away their toys without prompting. Children are extremely inquisitive and have a strong desire to explore and investigate. For example, they tested out their ideas confidently when designing and building train tracks and looked for alternative solutions. They gain excellent literacy and mathematical skills from an early age. Children are confident communicators. For example, children experimented successfully with language to describe the sounds of instruments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132146 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 825530 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She operates her service from her home in Surbiton, Surrey. She works Monday to Thursday from 7.45am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification and receives government funding to provide free nursery 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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