Childminder EY449244

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 20 March 2013

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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 engages children in learning extremely well. She is an excellent facilitator who makes the most out of opportunities to develop children's knowledge. For example, during snack time, the childminder talked about the vitamins in fruit and how they keep children healthy.  Observation and assessment of children's learning is extremely accurate. The childminder monitors children's progress rigorously and plans challenging next steps for all children. Children make excellent progress.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very effectively. She provides praise and encouragement and has secure relationships with all children.  The childminder involves parents in their children's learning extremely effectively. She shares children's assessments, encourages their feedback and provides opportunities for further learning at home. For example, she shares activity packs.  The childminder has an impressive attitude towards continuous development. She has

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This provision is outstanding

made many improvements since the previous inspection which have had a positive impact on her knowledge and the quality of teaching. For example, she has gained a level 3 qualification in childcare and implemented several new activities.  The childminder has strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. She shares information about their development and ideas for activities efficiently.

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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

 further encourage children's excellent independence skills during routine times of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching, and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation including policies, qualification certificates and risk assessments.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views on the service the childminder provides.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She regularly updates her training to ensure she is fully aware of current guidelines and legislation. For example, she understands the importance of supporting vulnerable families. The childminder has comprehensive risk assessments in place to help further ensure children's safety. The childminder makes excellent use of support from other professionals. For example, she takes part in peer observations to help her identify ways to improve her already excellent quality of teaching and provision. Self-evaluation is particularly strong.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's interests. She provides an environment where children flourish and are confident to explore. Activities are well planned to meet the individual stages of each child's development. The childminder supports children's imaginative skills very effectively. For example, children dressed up as nurses and explored role-play equipment. The childminder taught children words such as 'stethoscope' and talked to them about their hearts beating. Children wrote prescriptions and talked about how they could make their patient better. Younger children benefit from activities that enable them to explore with their hands. For example, they confidently make marks in dough and enjoy splashing in water. The childminder continuously supports children's language and mathematical skills. For example, she talks to children while they play and incorporates number words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are independent and have an excellent understanding of hygiene procedures. For example, they wash their hands after using the toilet and blowing their noses. However, the childminder is aware that very occasionally she does things for children that they could do themselves. Children are extremely polite and behave exceptionally well. Children show great care and consideration for each other and include one another in their play. Children spend long periods of time engaged in activities and in their independent play. They are happy and very well settled.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely confident and motivated to learn. The environment is exciting and enables children to develop their concentration skills from a young age, which helps prepare them for future learning. Children make outstanding progress. They are strong communicators and already have secure social skills. Children enjoy learning and taking part in a wide range of activities, which helps prepare them for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449244 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062726 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 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Dorking, Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Tuesday to Friday, all year around, from 7.45am until 5.30pm.

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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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