Bagnall, Lucinda Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 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 shares information with parents about children's ongoing progress effectively to support continuity of their care, learning and development.  The childminder knows individual children well and plans a range of interesting and motivating activities to help them learn.  The childminder makes precise observations and assessments, and plans meaningful next steps for children's future learning. Children make consistently good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of development.  Children enjoy playing with a range of technology and exploring how things work. For example, they use microphones to sing some nursery rhymes.  The childminder is an excellent role model. She offers many opportunities to help children develop high levels of self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others, including through meaningful conversations.  Children competently follow instructions from the childminder and older children remind

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This provision is good

younger children about good manners. They all behave incredibly well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder tells children what to do during their creative activities, which reduces opportunities for them to use their imagination.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice as effectively as possible, to help her drive all aspects of her provision to an outstanding level.

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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

 provide greater opportunities for children to express and represent their own ideas during creative activities  enhance the use of self-evaluation to identify and monitor how practice can be developed to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during play. She discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and the childminder's qualification certificates.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day of inspection and read references from parents to gather their views about the childminding provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly researches updates on safeguarding matters to build on her current knowledge. She has a secure understanding of how to identify and report concerns about a child. The childminder regularly updates her skills. For example, she has attended training that helped her develop other ways to manage young children's behaviour. The childminder develops successful partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend and regularly discusses children's learning to provide consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers appropriate information from parents about their child's starting points. This helps her plan for children successfully from the beginning. She provides stimulating activities that match individual children's interests, needs and abilities. For example, they collect natural resources and the childminder encourages the older children to group them and the younger ones to explore the textures. The childminder encourages children to count during play to help build their mathematical skills. She provides them with a range of resources and equipment, such as pincers to practise their small-muscle movements. The childminder interacts well with children. For instance, she communicates at their level and repeats words to extend young children's vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is exceptionally kind and caring. She is highly responsive to each child's individual needs and takes excellent care of their well-being. She uses very effective settling-in procedures to help children feel safe and secure in her nurturing environment. The childminder provides excellent opportunities to help children develop their understanding of the world and of people's differing needs. She provides a wide range of outdoor play experiences, such as a variety of games and exploration in the garden, park or playground. Children develop a thorough understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle and how to manage risks and challenges. The childminder uses consistently positive praise, which encourages children's confidence and self-esteem well. She inspires children to manage a range of tasks themselves to increase their independence skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, enjoy exploration and show enthusiasm to learn. For example, they like finding out how many legs different insects have and compare them to those in a book. Children demonstrate high levels of independence. For example, even young children are eager to wash their hands by themselves. Children's language and literacy skills are developing well. They show a love for books and gain the vocabulary to name their favourite dinosaurs. Children practise making marks, helping them to develop early writing skills. Their behaviour is exemplary. Children learn a range of skills that prepares them for the next stages of learning and development, including for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487872 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1010520 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 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 2015. She lives in Staines Upon Thames, in Surrey. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 7.30pm, for 49 weeks of 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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