Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes thorough observations and precise assessments on children. She tracks their progress closely and uses the information she gains to plan exciting and often very challenging activities. Children make at least good progress in their learning and development and are well prepared for moving on to school.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of children's emotional needs. She is extremely proactive in finding ways to support their individual well-being, and in ensuring this is achieved through strong partnership with parents.  The childminder provides innovative activities to help children's knowledge and understanding of the world, and to encourage their creativity. For example, they visit art and history exhibitions and experience what it is like to be a wheelchair user. Children create and design in many different ways; for example, they make batik patterns and sculptures with pebbles.

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This provision is good

 The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to identify and target ways to improve her activity planning and learning environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made the most of professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level.  The childminder misses some opportunities to involve parents in supporting children's learning at home to ensure that children receive the highest level of support.

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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

 involve parents more in supporting children's learning and progress so that children receive consistent support between their home and the childminding environment  engage in a targeted programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during activities in the garden and playroom. The inspector also looked at the range of resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her, including the impact of her teaching methods, and use of observation and assessment to support children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation relating to safeguarding, children's progress and well-being, and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates good capacity to sustain ongoing improvement. She has a good overall understanding of her strengths and areas for further development, which she is committed to address. Since registration the childminder has turned her indoor and outdoor space into a stimulating play and learning environment. Parents are extremely satisfied with the childminder's service and described her as their 'rock'. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She completes thorough risk assessments which help to keep children safe in the home and on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's potential. She plans and supports children's continuous progress well. For example, children are helped to progress from counting to adding and subtracting as soon as they are ready. She supports children's learning in a variety of ways. For example, she took them to an exhibition to see ancient mosaics before providing them with resources to create their own. Children enjoy engaging in experiments, such as making their own perfume and hand cream using natural resources and herbs that they grow themselves. The childminder seizes opportunities to encourage children's communication and language. For example, she asks them questions when they are looking at books together and encourages children to reflect on their own experiences and develop their ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely welcoming environment for children. Play and learning resources are of high quality and organised extremely well to encourage independent play and learning. Children are extremely happy and have a strong sense of belonging. The childminder skilfully manages challenging behaviour. She plans exciting activities to encourage children's understanding and respect for diversity. For example, children learn how to do Aboriginal blow painting and enjoy visits to mosques. The childminder lays excellent foundations for children to adopt healthy and safe lifestyle habits. They have great fun, for instance, building dens in the woods, growing their own herbs, fruits and vegetables and using these to make healthy foods and condiments.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their future learning. Younger children dress themselves using zips and buttons and learn how to tie laces. They concentrate well, are inquisitive and make good progress in their communication and language. Children develop good small hand skills. They use equipment, such as scissors and a camera, with developing skill. They confidently experiment and develop their own artistic ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469575 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 973022 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Shepperton, Middlesex. The childminder works full time throughout the year.

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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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