Childminder 120396

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 highly competent childminder plans engaging topics to help broaden children's learning and their understanding of the world. This is demonstrated as she teaches children about weather and, in particular, thunder and lightning. During the inspection, intrigued children watched a video of a storm. Older children were extremely confident to suggest that 'thunder may happen at night'. Children clapped their hands when they heard the thunder. The proactive childminder adapted very well so all children, even babies, could join in. Children recognised that there were 'five' claps of thunder followed by 'two quick ones'. They used new language, for example, calling out 'bang' when they heard thunder and 'flash' when they saw lightning. Children recalled that clouds are 'dark' or 'black' during a storm. Younger children knew that 'rain' comes from the clouds. Enthusiastic children sang exceptionally confidently as they identified various songs they know have

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The provision is outstanding

references to rain. For example, children suggested singing 'I hear thunder' and 'Rain, rain go away'. They showed high levels of excitement as they sang 'Incy Wincy Spider' and demonstrated how to use 'climbing fingers' for the spider.

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They are interested in everything they do and are confident to try new things or offer their ideas. The childminder is extremely consistent in the messages she gives to children. They have a very clear understanding of her expectations and the reasons for rules. Children behave impeccably at all times.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is dedicated to her role. She reflects effectively on her practice and has an excellent working partnership with her co-childminder. The childminder has very clear intentions of how to continually improve. The childminder is highly supportive of her assistant. For example, she offers guidance and purposeful training to ensure her assistant is suitable for her role. This includes training for British Sign Language, which she embeds effectively into practice at the setting. n The highly confident childminder implements the early years foundation stage curriculum securely. She has an excellent awareness of her intentions for children's learning, based on what they know and what they can already do. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at planning challenging experiences and activities that very successfully support children's learning. Her positive partnerships with parents mean she has a precise understanding of children's

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starting points, interests and routines. The childminder monitors children's achievements accurately. She regularly shares this progress and children's next steps with parents. The childminder has very high expectations for all children attending. Children thrive in the setting. They make rapid progress and show

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30 January 2020 readiness for their future learning. n The childminder places a very high importance on how children experience language and literature. For example, she demonstrates high-quality interactions during story time as children listen to the popular classics. The childminder encourages children to take an active part to demonstrate their comprehension of the story. Older children confidently use proficient language to retell the story as they recall what is happening from the pictures. They eloquently repeat repetitive verses and phrases they know well. The enthusiastic childminder successfully guides the children to offer ideas about what is happening and how. n The childminder's care practices are exceptional. She has a very caring manner and children show they feel very safe, happy and emotionally secure in her care. Relationships between the childminder and the youngest children attending

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need to do better?

thoroughly support their individual needs. Younger children sleep according to their routines, wake happily and content and show readiness to resume their play. The childminder promotes children's independence. Older children are exceptionally keen to help, for instance when tidying their toys ready to help set the table for lunch. n The childminder offers children rich experiences to deepen their understanding of diversity. This is achieved by celebrating the languages and cultures of children attending. Children have thoroughly enjoyed topics that enhance their knowledge of other countries, for instance, Russia, Italy, America, Australia and Germany. Children benefit from regular visits within the local community, for example, visiting the village post office, writing and sending letters, buying stamps at the counter and weighing parcels. n Children are highly motivated in their play. They all show a consistently positive

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attitude to do well. All children thoroughly enjoy singing and dancing. The enthusiastic childminder warmly teaches children the language of feelings in a manner that even the very youngest relate to. For example, when singing 'Five little ducks' younger children identify that 'mummy duck feels lonely' when all her ducks have left. The childminder is highly encouraging of children's respect for each other. For example, she guides children to be mindful of other opinions, and to listen when others speak.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters and legislation. The childminder updates this knowledge regularly. She confidently demonstrates her awareness of typical signs that may indicate abuse. The childminder understands how to refer concerns in a timely way. She knows the importance of being aware of how families could be radicalised. British values are embedded securely. The childminder ensures that her assistant understands how to protect children and is aware of the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120396 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136217 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 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Jacobs Well, Guildford, Surrey. She works with her husband, who is her co-childminder, and her daughter, who is her assistant. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm, for most weeks of the year. She occasionally provides care for children overnight. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to ascertain how she plans for children's learning and how she monitors their progress. n Relevant documentation was sampled during the inspection to ensure that the childminder is compliant with the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n Discussions took place with children, the childminder and her assistant and the childminder's co-childminder. The inspector discussed with them how they work together in partnership and evaluate the quality of care. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. They spoke about the quality of interactions between her co-childminder and children.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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

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