Childminder 120558

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2017 1 June 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she should become concerned for a child's safety. She is confident of the signs and symptoms to be aware of to protect children in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of providing good teaching and learning opportunities for children. She is knowledgeable about monitoring and observing children's progress and how this would help her to quickly identify any gaps in their learning and development.  The childminder recognises the importance of having good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She is familiar with the sharing of information on children's progress to help provide a joined-up approach to meeting their learning needs.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and she shows a good initiative in continuing her own professional development. The childminder knows how to evaluate

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The provision meets requirements

her provision and the importance of involving parents' and children's views to inform future improvements.  The childminder understands how to help children to learn about the differences and similarities in themselves and others to help them explore the world around them.

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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 viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of self-evaluation and her plans for developing her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120558 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1089246 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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The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The provision operates from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, during term time only.

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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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