Childminder EY449059

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 8 January 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 highly qualified childminder is extremely knowledgeable about how children develop. She provides an exceptional learning environment to help children's learning. Children enjoy the broad range of rich experiences, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder provides high-quality teaching and she ensures each child receives the support they need to reach their full potential. Children are highly motivated and are eager to learn. They are extremely happy, behave well and thrive in the highly stimulating environment. Children have positive friendships with each other.  Children who speak English as an additional language make exceptional progress in their communication skills. They confidently speak to visitors and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem.  Parents speak highly about the rapid progress their children have made since attending the setting. They feel that the childminder provides an exceptional service to them and

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This provision is outstanding

their children. The childminder provides numerous ways for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning and development.  The childminder continually evaluates her practice to help ensure that ongoing quality improvements are implemented. For example, the room used for children's play is inspirational and contains a wealth of high-quality resources. This has significantly enhanced children's independence and their communication skills.

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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 explore further ways to enhance the partnership working with professionals in other provisions where children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at samples of children's records. She looked at a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding policy and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, from documents containing their comments on the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children. She works exceptionally well with her co-childminders and shares information with them about knowledge gained from ongoing training to enhance children's speech and language. For example, purposeful activities are effectively implemented to support individual children's learning needs, which has a positive impact. The childminder completes detailed assessments of children's progress and these are routinely shared with parents. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and swiftly addressed. The childminder is exploring further ways to maximise the links with other providers where children attend. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Comprehensive risk assessments are completed and the childminder is

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

vigilant about children's whereabouts at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder skilfully acts on children's interests and successfully promotes their development as they engage in activities. For example, she suggests to children that they select binoculars or magnifying glasses to help extend their interest in the wildlife that they hear. The childminder helps them to extend on their knowledge and enriches their learning and language when they busily search for birds and creatures. She skilfully interacts with children and superbly assists them to concentrate on their tasks, such as threading games and the completion of complex puzzles. Children enjoy numerous purposeful outings to support their interests and to learn about the wider world. They visit stately homes and they take part in various stimulating activities to enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder knows children extremely well. The home visits and regular discussions with parents about their children's changing needs contribute to this. The childminder ensures that home routines, such as sleep patterns, are followed. She promotes children's healthy lifestyles exceptionally well. The outdoor learning environment provides an exceptional amount of learning opportunities to extend children's physical skills. For example, tree trunks are skilfully used to help children master their balancing skills. Children know how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they confidently recall safety messages in preparation for playing in the woodland.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are extremely well prepared for their move to school and make excellent progress from their starting points. All children are extremely independent and are very capable. They know how to prepare themselves for indoor and outdoor play. Children develop superb social skills and are attentive to each other and adults. They confidently use a wide range of tools to support their early writing and numeracy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449059 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1062712 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in West Molesey, Surrey. The childminder works alongside two co-childminders. She offers care Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder follows the Montessori and Forest School ethos. She holds a relevant Montessori qualification, Early Years Professional Status, a Forest School Leader qualification and a Communication qualification at level 3.

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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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