Childminder EY475602

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2018 13 August 2014

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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 well-qualified childminder has an excellent knowledge about the different ways children learn. Children thrive and very much enjoy the rich variety of learning experiences on offer, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder provides an exceptional learning environment that is worthy of sharing with others. Children play with purpose and they behave extremely well.  Children are inquisitive learners and show high levels of independence. Purposeful outings, such as visits to woodland and stately homes, contribute further to the rich learning opportunities provided.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder and show that they are extremely well settled. The home visits and continuous discussions with parents about their children's progress and ongoing changing needs contribute positively to this.  Children's understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe is impressive. They are provided with a variety of opportunities to take part in challenging activities

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This provision is outstanding

where they learn about taking risks and personal safety.  The childminder reviews the quality of the provision and takes into account the views of children and parents. He is highly committed to continually improving his already first- rate practice.

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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

 consider ways to further enhance the partnership with other providers where children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a deep understanding about how to keep children safe. He is highly vigilant and has a strong awareness of the process to follow if he has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for children. He shares his experience and knowledge, such as that gained from ongoing training, with his co-childminders. For example, information gained about specific teaching methods are discussed and then consistently implemented. This consistent approach to teaching has had a positive impact in enhancing children's independence. The childminder works very closely with parents and supports children's learning at home very well. He is exploring further ways to extend the links with other providers children also attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for children. He uses every opportunity to extend their learning. For example, when children show an interest in specific wildlife, he explains in detail about their habitat. They become fascinated and talk animatedly about what they have seen and learned. Children excitingly recall previous learning, such as how bird nests are made, and they describe in detail the process of eggs hatching. The childminder skilfully interacts with children, supporting their language development as he does so. For instance, children robustly join in with imaginative songs and stories. They have an excellent understanding of the world. They learn about how we are all different and take part in special celebrations, such as specific singing and dancing related to festivals. The childminder meticulously observes and assess children's achievements. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and specific support is promptly provided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder gathers detailed information about children before they start at the setting. The home visits and regular discussions with parents help him to plan challenging and achievable tasks for children. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles to a high level and older children independently attend to their personal care needs. Children very confidently serve their own meals and enjoy the social time that this provides. Children have an abundance of opportunities to practise their physical skills, and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem. For instance, older children demonstrate to their younger friends how to successfully balance when walking on fallen tree trunks. The childminder places a high emphasis on safety. He ensures safety messages are reinforced when introducing new experiences, such as making hot chocolate outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are superbly well prepared for their future learning. They enjoy imaginative play, readily share books and confidently explain to visitors the content of their drawings. Children develop excellent skills in numeracy. They problem solve as they play and work cooperatively together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475602 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1071842 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 13 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. He lives in West Molesey, Surrey. The childminder works alongside two other co-childminders. He offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder follows a Montessori and Forest School ethos. He holds a Montessori (EYE) qualification at level 4 and is completing a Forest School 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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