Lord, Jennifer

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 13 January 2015

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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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The quality of provision is good. For example, the childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to provide a suitable range of activities that supports children's interests and development.  Children have access to a range of high quality resources in a well-organised environment. For example, children choose the toys they want to play with which helps support independence and high engagement. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a warm caregiver who nurtures the children in her care. Consequently, children have a close and trusting relationship with the childminder who helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress. For example, she helps parents to support their children's learning at home so that parents feel confident in doing so.  The childminder uses a range of outings and activities to help raise children's

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This provision is good

awareness of their community and the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder's observations and assessment for children's learning are not as precise as possible in order to help support them make even better progress.

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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

 use precise observations and assessments of children's learning in order to plan more accurately, so that children make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the inside play space and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector examined evidence of suitability and sampled a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of written views of parents received on the day of the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving her professional skills and keeps her knowledge and practice up-to-date. For example, she has gained suitable childcare qualifications and has attended a range of training courses. She meets regularly with other providers to share ideas and to keep her practice relevant. She communicates with parents, sharing information about the next steps in their child's learning, in order to secure good and improved outcomes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her abilities to protect children and supports individual children's welfare. She understands how to support vulnerable families. The childminder evaluates and improves her provision. For example, she has introduced storybooks and resources to extend children's early reading skills, their knowledge of their environment and how to keep safe within it.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully supports children's language and communication development. For example, she involves children in continuous conversation, providing a good model of language to support and improve their confidence and abilities. She asks relevant questions about colours, shapes and size to encourage children to think and share their ideas, while also developing their mathematical skills. Children eagerly participate and show increasing levels of concentration as a result. For example, they skilfully use the interactive electronic resources to read, write and listen to stories or instructions. This inspires their imagination, making learning fun and memorable. The childminder monitors children's progress through observations and assessment and overall shows a good awareness of how to support individual children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's calm, considerate and nurturing manner ensures she creates a warm and welcoming environment. The childminder's maternal nature ensures that the youngest children settle quickly. She knows them well, understands their needs and ensures that they receive plenty of cuddles which helps them feel reassured. Children know the house rules well and the childminder is clear about her expectations for children to show consideration and mutual respect. Consequently, behaviour is good. Children's health is promoted well. For example, they enjoy regular exercise at the park and at the soft play centre where they meet other children and adults. This supports children's developing knowledge and understanding of their local community, other cultures and their physical development. Children go to the supermarket to buy fresh fruit and vegetables and prepare healthy snacks to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children settle quickly and enjoy a good range of experiences. This helps them to develop a strong curiosity for learning. They show increasing independence and confidence. For example, as they sort, organise and select the colours for their painting. They develop good skills in preparation for their next stage of learning, including for their eventual move to school. They have good social skills and are confident communicators.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120929 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1085545 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Woking, Surrey. She holds a recognised early years qualification. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Thursday from 9am until 6pm, all year round.

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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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