Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 5 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. He attends training courses and early years conferences to keep his skills up to date and assists his wife with the children she cares for.  The childminder has a comprehensive safeguarding children policy. His knowledge and understanding of local area child protection protocols is thorough. The childminder has a clear procedure in place for keeping children safe on outings.  The childminder has established processes in place for completing assessments of children's progress. He has a keen interest in outdoor learning and using practical experiences, such as car washing and gardening, to support children's progress.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to help children prepare for and manage change, such as the birth of a sibling, moving home or transferring to school.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to working in partnership with

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The provision meets requirements

parents and children's other early years providers.  The childminder's home is very well organised and equipped with a wide range of high- quality play and learning resources to meet the needs of children from babies up to the age of eight.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how he intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and how he will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector looked at the policies and procedures, records and documentation the childminder has for use when caring for children.  The inspector checked documentation relating to the suitability of the childminder and other adults living in the household.  The inspector looked at the suitability of the premises, including play resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 507291 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 842226 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. At the time of this inspection the childminder had no children on roll, but he was working as an assistant to his wife who is also a childminder. The childminder is available Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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