Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date 12 June 2019 Previous inspection date 18 November 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of children's individual needs. She provides children with challenging, exciting experiences which inspire them and significantly enhance their learning n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is a wonderful role model. She encourages lots of sharing, turn taking and decision making. Children regularly collaborate together to achieve their goals. n The childminder provides an exceptionally nurturing environment where her aim is to support the children to achieve to their best potential. Children are constantly involved in making independent choices about what they want to do. They are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder has developed excellent partnerships with parents. She exchanges comprehensive information with them and uses this to support children's learning at home and in her setting. She includes parents in all aspects of her practice and gathers

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This provision is outstanding

their feedback to inform accurate evaluations of her setting. n The childminder pays close attention to ensuring children's safety. She is vigilant and carefully risk assesses all aspects of her provision. This in turn helps children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder has a very positive attitude towards her professional development. She is proactive in researching information to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. She recognises the need to deepen her knowledge of local authority updates on a regular basis.

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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

n continue to deepen current knowledge and skills and awareness of local authority updates, to further promote the outstanding care provided.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children. n The inspector sampled various documents, including the childminder's policies and procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household. She discussed assessments of children's learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She actively promotes all aspects of safeguarding and knows what action to take should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder makes every effort to work collaboratively with parents and others involved in the children's care and learning. She provides parents with detailed information each day about what their children have done and achieved. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive. They comment on the loving home environment, the excellent level of communication and that the childminder's attention to detail and obvious pride and passion for her work are outstanding. The childminder's attitude towards ongoing improvement has a highly positive impact on the quality of the provision. She seeks regular training opportunities and researches ideas to enhance children's learning, such

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

as how to strengthen the muscles in children's hands in preparation for early writing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder undertakes extremely focused observations and assessments of children's achievements and uses these to carefully plan for their individual learning needs. She talks with ease about her plans for children's next steps and the learning purpose of the activities she provides. The childminder is actively involved in children's play and provides very effective interaction. For example, she encourages children to experiment with tweezers to transfer pom-poms from one container to another. Children develop their small-muscle skills and then the childminder introduces more challenge, such as sorting and counting. Another activity further extends children's hand-to-eye coordination as they thread cereal hoops onto pipe cleaners to make bird feeders.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit from highly nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder plans lots of cooking activities to help children gain a strong awareness of healthy eating. For example, they have made a 'red sauce' for pasta, containing tomatoes, red onions and red apples. The childminder places a high importance on developing children's emotional security and confidence. For instance, she provides name labels in the hall to help children feel a sense of belonging and praises children regularly for their achievements. It is clear that the childminder has developed a lovely bond with the children. She is an excellent role model and encourages positive behaviour. This has evidently been instilled into the children as they willingly work together to support each other during activities. For example, a group of children sit and complete a jigsaw puzzle together, showing great teamwork.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated learners who persevere during activities. Even the youngest children have a strong 'can-do' attitude and want to be as independent as they can. The childminder does all she can to help children become ready for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children are inquisitive, extremely polite and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348901 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10109158 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Staines, Surrey. She operates from 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years.

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Registers

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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