Childminder EY340227

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

Children benefit from a highly stimulating, challenging and interesting curriculum which is tailored precisely to meet their individual needs. They demonstrate an extremely positive attitude towards learning. All children are keen to explore the wide range of interesting and expertly planned activities available for them. As a result, they are constantly engaged in their learning as they play. The childminder plans an abundance of fun outings. This provides children with rich experiences to help them securely gain the knowledge and skills they need across all areas of learning. For example, during a trip to the park, children creatively make bird feeders with oats, dried fruit and cardboard to hang on the trees. As they do so, they talk to each other about the birds they can see and hear, and guess what things they like to eat.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have forged extremely close relationships with the childminder and each other. They talk positively about their friends who are not present that day and point to pictures of them on the walls. All children are settled, happy and confident to explore the resources in the highly nurturing environment the childminder provides. Babies seek out the extremely attentive childminder for reassuring cuddles when they return after being unwell, which she provides readily. Children behave exceedingly well. The childminder gently provides them with clear messages about the importance of being kind to each other and sharing toys.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder is extremely passionate and committed towards providing continually outstanding quality of care and education to children. She constantly reflects on her practice to identify areas where she can focus her professional development. She takes advantage of a variety of opportunities to enhance her already excellent understanding of how to support children's learning. The childminder proactively coordinates training opportunities for herself and other local childminders to attend. She consistently applies her updated knowledge to positively impact on the experiences of children in her care. n The childminder's excellent teaching skills help the younger age range of children she currently has in her care gain the important skills they need for their future learning. For example, children are developing an interest in early mathematical concepts as they hear a wealth of language while they play. As

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they scoop different coloured rice into containers, the childminder teaches them about big and small scoops. Children understand and respond when she suggests they fill a container with more 'red rice' from the selection of different colours available. They use newly learned vocabulary such as 'more' when they work out their container is not yet full.

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need to do better?

16 January 2020 n The childminder monitors children's development extremely closely and adapts her curriculum intent accordingly so that children make continuous progress in their learning. She takes swift and highly effective action to support children who might be at risk of falling behind, to help them rapidly catch up with their peers. n Partnerships in place with parents are incredibly positive. The childminder provides parents with lots of ideas to help them to extend and build on children's learning and experiences at home. For example, she provides book bags for parents with subjects based on children's current interests. Alongside this, the childminder provides parents with ideas for activities they can undertake to develop children's vocabulary and critical thinking at home. n Babies are exceptionally well supported with their emerging physical development. The childminder provides babies with the opportunities, space and

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equipment to practise their growing mobility skills. For example, the childminder cleverly positions resources and activities to help babies strengthen their core stability. Babies stand comfortably with older children when engaging in planned sensory activities. As a result, they are engrossed in their learning and delight in using equipment to scoop, pour and shake brightly coloured rice. The childminder places a great importance on making sure that babies have access to the same rich experiences she provides as the older children. n The childminder is highly adept at supporting children's early social and communication skills. For example, she talks to children constantly as they play, introducing new words and asking questions. She readily encourages children to express themselves, modelling language effectively as she helps them to pronounce new words. All children are becoming confident communicators.

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Babies are starting to use single words such as 'ball' and imitate noises as they play with toy cars. The childminder regularly plans a range of exciting activities with other childminders where children have lots of opportunities to meet with others and forge friendships outside of their immediate circle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has robust procedures in place to safeguard children and is extremely clear about how to implement them if she has concerns about their welfare. She has an excellent knowledge of the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of harm, for example being exposed to extremist views or behaviour. The childminder is highly vigilant at making sure that children are safe while in her care both within the setting and when on outings. She constantly assesses the environment where children are playing to make sure potential hazards are minimised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY340227 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136477 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Egham, Surrey. She operates on weekdays from 7.45am to 6pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with minded children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Written feedback from parents was reviewed and the inspector took account of their views and highly positive comments. n A learning walk took place at appropriate points during the inspection, so that the childminder could explain how she decides on and implements the curriculum she provides. n The inspector checked some documentation the childminder is legally required to maintain, such as accident records,and evidence of paediatric first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

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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