Childminder EY271969

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well and has incredibly high expectations for what they can achieve. She uses her knowledge and experience to create a stimulating environment where children become curious and inquisitive learners. Children are very confident to explore and make their own decisions about their play. The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of children's individual interests to plan activities that excite children and support them to make consistent progress in their learning. She uses her precise observations to monitor children's engagement and to extend their learning opportunities seamlessly. The childminder consistently shares her developmental records with parents and other settings that children attend to ensure that there is excellent continuity of care and that they make the best possible progress.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are visibly happy, have lots of fun and demonstrate a can-do attitude. Their early language skills are developing particularly well and the childminder promotes a language-rich environment. She continually narrates children's play, and models the vocabulary of the resources and the sounds that individual toys make. Young children are eager to copy her pronunciation and listen carefully to what the childminder is saying. The childminder is incredibly attentive to children and values their involvement and responses. This supports children to develop high levels of self-esteem and a strong sense of security.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an exceptionally reflective practitioner and is committed to ensuring that she offers unique resources that meet children's individual needs and interests. For instance, since her last inspection, she has extended the opportunities for children to explore natural resources in the garden. She has also created resource boxes for science and mathematics to ensure that she can respond quickly to children's spontaneous learning experiences. n The childminder's curriculum is well designed and continually builds on children's learning, which supports them to develop the skills and knowledge for the future. The childminder skilfully extends activities to challenge children's thinking. This supports them to become highly confident and inquisitive learners. Monitoring systems ensure that children are making consistent progress and continually build on their existing knowledge and interests to ensure that they

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are challenged. n Children's early language skills are supported extremely well. The childminder captures young children's interest in books and they delight in listening to familiar songs and rhymes. Young children are developing incredible levels of confidence in using sounds and noises to communicate. n Children's early literacy and handwriting skills are exceptional. The childminder

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11 November 2019 uses her excellent knowledge of children's home learning to ensure that their individual needs are met at a very high level. n Equality and diversity is embedded into children's learning and they develop an exceptional sense of belonging. For instance, children learn about one another's home cultures and explore the different names that they use at home. n Robust settling-in arrangements support children to develop strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder develops an extensive understanding of children's individual learning and care needs. n The childminder effectively evaluates her service. She is dedicated to her professional development and continually extends her knowledge through training and research. She regularly shares good practice, information and resources with other local childminders to develop her practice and create a rich learning environment. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has high expectations of the

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children in her care, encouraging them to do things for themselves, and she listens to their individual needs. Children are encouraged to become incredibly independent in their personal care routines. For instance, young children sit confidently at the table, are eager to make their own food choices and feed themselves with confidence. n Children thoroughly enjoy creative activities. They are excited to explore paints and colours, and opportunities to use their senses are extremely well used. The childminder uses her careful observations to challenge children to develop their concentration and extend their attention span. n Parents speak extremely highly of the childminder and the service that she offers. Parents comment that their children feel completely at home in the childminder's care and that she is professional and reliable. Parents praise the childminder for the healthy and nutritious meals that she offers and the wealth

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of activities that she plans. They comment that 'this is an incredible experience for children and the family'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has robust safeguarding procedures and regularly attends training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. She has an excellent understanding of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. She carefully monitors children's attendance and knows the steps that she must take if she has any concerns about a child's safety or well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271969 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10108560 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in West End, near Woking, Surrey. The childminder's provision operates from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector read some written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector undertook a learning walk and discussed how the childminder organises her curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

11 November 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

11 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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