Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2015 12 January 2011

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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 has a good knowledge of how to support children's learning. She has a wide range of toys and ideas to help her meet children's interests and learning needs. This includes toys that will reflect children's own experiences as well as people in the wider community.  The childminder is able to demonstrate how she will assess children's learning and monitor their progress. She is able to identify the key skills children will need for school and how she will plan to support the next stages in their learning.  The childminder is committed to working closely with parents. She understands the benefits of sharing information so that children settle, feel secure and receive all the help they need to make progress.  The childminder has carefully considered how to support children's well-being. Her home is welcoming and she recognises how important it is for them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about being healthy.

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The provision meets requirements

She knows to provide healthy food and to teach children hygiene routines.  The childminder has comprehensive policies and procedures to support and guide her practice. She fully understands her role and responsibility for child protection and in ensuring children are safe.  The childminder regularly attends training to develop her professional knowledge and understanding. She evaluates her service to help her identify areas for improvement.

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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 she intends to support children's learning and development needs and monitor their progress.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises that children will use.  The inspector looked at documents and discussed the policies and procedures the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and future plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407882 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 831612 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 12 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Lingfield, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a full and relevant childcare qualification at level 3. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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