Childminder EY492885

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 January 2018 Not applicable

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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 is well qualified and she is a natural communicator with children. She provides a rich, varied and imaginative play environment. Children absorb themselves in the stimulating activities and make excellent progress in their learning.  Children are extremely happy and their behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem and are extremely considerate towards each other.  Children have a close relationship with the childminder and members of her family. The childminder places a high value on helping children feel secure and settled. Settling-in procedures are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each child. This supports children's emotional well-being extremely well.  The childminder develops exceptional relationships with parents and other professionals. She gathers detailed information about what children can do and continually reviews their achievements outside of the setting. She is highly effective in

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This provision is outstanding

supporting parents to be actively involved in their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder meticulously reviews her practice and children's engagement in the stimulating activities. She includes the views of parents and children, and continually identifies areas where further development will significantly benefit children.

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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

 continue to make even greater use of the excellent opportunities for supporting children's learning outside all year round.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She had a number of discussions with her and spoke to the children.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She also looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an extremely thorough knowledge of child protection procedures and the actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Comprehensive risk assessments are completed and the childminder is highly vigilant of children at all times. The childminder continually identifies training to keep her knowledge fresh and current. In addition, she seeks advice from specialist professionals to increase her knowledge further. She superbly implements new ideas gained, such as specific teaching to enrich children's language development. This has a significant impact on children's ongoing development towards their next stages in learning. The childminder ensures that information is regularly shared with parents and all those involved in children's lives. This contributes to promoting high levels of consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder has identified that she would like to enhance her knowledge

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

about outdoor learning, especially for those children who prefer to be outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of how children learn and develop. She skilfully follows their interests and provides purposeful activities to extend their learning. For example, children become engrossed in creating pictures using marbles and paints. The childminder skilfully introduces shapes, numbers and letters to the activity. The childminder helps children to become deeply involved in their learning. For example, together they make a vast range of resources related to their interests in puppets which is skilfully used during story sessions. Children love playing imaginatively in the decorative recycled boxes which become a vast range of creative play areas, such as a 'puppet theatre' or a 'space station'. The childminder rigorously checks the progress made by children and skilfully ensures that gaps in learning are accurately identified and swiftly addressed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly independent and have great fun exploring the excellent resources. Their artwork adorns the walls. The childminder is an excellent role model and children mirror her calm manner. They enjoy nutritious meals and discuss the impact of healthy eating. Every opportunity is taken to help children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They have ample opportunities to have fresh air and to practise physical skills, such as negotiating different levels using planks.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the move to school. Children are highly curious and motivated to learn more. They confidently show visitors their artwork and explain their creations. Younger children become increasingly independent. They know how to put on their own coats and have ample opportunities to extend their social skills outside of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492885 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1027653 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 5 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 and lives in Westhumble, in Dorking, Surrey. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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