Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 January 2017 20 June 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of children learning about and respecting the differences between themselves and others.  The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She is aware of how to meet the individual needs of each child, through observations, assessments and careful planning for their next stage of learning.  The childminder recognises the need for strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to help children achieve and make good progress.  The childminder has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and understands her responsibility in protecting children to help keep them safe.  The childminder is fully aware of how to help children manage and learn about their own feelings and behaviour. For example, she understands how to be a positive role model in explaining boundaries and expectations.  The childminder reflects on her provision to improve the care she provides. She values

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The provision meets requirements

the opinions of others in identifying areas for change.

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector looked at and discussed the toys and resources available for childminding.  The inspector checked registration and insurance documents, and the childminder's paediatric first aid qualification.  The inspector discussed the childminder's process for self-evaluation and her areas identified for improving practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288643 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1061805 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Claygate, Surrey. The childminder provides care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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