Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and confident and have lots of opportunities to choose from a wide range of interesting resources. They form good friendships with one another and hug each other as soon as they arrive. Children quickly settle to their play and invite one another to join in with their imaginary tea party. They know what fruit and vegetables need in order to grow, and confidently spray the plants with water. The childminder is teaching children how to be independent, which prepares them well for future learning and for school. For instance, they confidently self-select toys they wish to play with.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities which she knows children will enjoy and will help them to move on in their development. She regularly asks parents and children for their views about what she offers at her setting. This helps her to identify worthwhile improvements. Since the previous inspection the childminder has increased opportunities for children to learn more about mathematics. Children confidently use shape, number and size in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe, such as reminding children how to sit safely on a chair. Children form secure bonds with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care very well and plans a wide range of activities which will be of interest to them. She observes that children currently have an interest in numbers. The childminder builds on what children already know and provides suitable challenge to extend their learning further, for example adding weighing scales for children to notice the numbers changing on the dial. This is helping children to learn how we use numbers in our everyday lives. The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment indoors and outdoors which motivates children to get involved and learn new skills. n Children behave very well and understand how to take turns and share resources. They are considerate towards one another and often help each other. This is demonstrated when older children help younger children to put on their outdoor footwear in readiness for playing in the garden. Children receive a lot of

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need to do better?

meaningful praise and encouragement which helps them to have a can-do attitude. n The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills effectively. For example, she regularly reads stories, sings and gives good commentary during children's play. The childminder uses questioning as one strategy to encourage children to think deeply about what they are doing.

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need to do better?

10 September 2019 However, occasionally she does not give children adequate time to think about the questions and express their answers before she continues to talk. n Children learn to develop a taste for healthy foods and the importance of physical activity. They play energetically when playing in the garden and in the local play parks. Children learn how to throw and catch a ball, climb and balance. They develop good hand-to-eye coordination when carefully spooning rice into a variety of different containers. The childminder develops their skills further through encouraging children to make shakers out of the rice and cardboard tubes. Children's interest really ignites when they realise they can make their own music using the shaker or swirling the rice around in the bowl. n The childminder completes all required statutory training and has discussions with other professionals which help her to maintain good standards. She

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need to do better?

recognises that she does not focus enough on improving her knowledge and skills sufficiently to achieve excellent outcomes for children. n The childminder communicates well with parents and other early years provisions children also attend, for example through sharing her observations and how the children have been during their time with her. This promotes continuity of children's care, learning and development effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly completes child protection training to keep herself up to date with current procedures. She is confident in recognising the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk and knows the processes to follow should she need to make a referral. The childminder completes daily risk assessments and ensures the safety of the children is her highest priority.

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should:

n provide children with enough time to respond to questions and comments n focus professional development on raising the overall quality of teaching and increasing the potential to achieve excellent outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412276 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10106396 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Ashford, Middlesex. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas that children use. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

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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