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 have fun in the setting and enjoy the activities the childminder provides. The childminder has a firm understanding of what children can do and high expectations of what they can achieve. She understands what children like to play with and uses these interests to plan activities to support their learning. This ensures that children stay motivated and they make good progress in all areas of the curriculum.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and takes time to build trusting relationships with them and their parents. She has created a friendly and warm home. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and forge positive relationships. They feel safe and secure and are very happy within the homely setting.

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The provision is good

Children develop language skills exceptionally well. The childminder enthusiastically talks to children and uses a range of strategies to extend their communication skills. For example, toddlers rapidly learn new vocabulary as they are supported to identify animals in their favourite books. Children flourish in their communication and language development.

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The provision is good

Children are friendly, sociable and their behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She has clear expectations for behaviour, which she consistently communicates to children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder assesses children's progress accurately. She regularly observes children and has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps. She uses information to successfully move them forward in their learning. Children are motivated to learn and are well prepared for their future learning. They make good progress from their starting points. n Children are keen to engage with the childminder and take part in the activities she offers them. For example, she provides children with opportunities to make marks and explore different animal prints in the play dough. However, on occasions, the childminder does not provide sufficient time for children to think and complete tasks that will help extend their learning to the highest levels. n Children's mathematical skills are supported well. The childminder provides fun activities for the children to develop their mathematical skills. She incorporates

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mathematical ideas and language into a wide range of activities. For example, she encourages children to count objects, such as small sticks. n The childminder takes children on a range of outings, around the local community and wider areas. This helps children to develop a good understanding of the world around them. For instance, they regularly visit local

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27 September 2019 attractions, parks and local shops. n Children's emotional security and well-being are paramount to the childminder's practice. The childminder is highly attentive to the children's needs. For instance, as children take part in new activities, she gives them consistent praise and encouragement to inspire them to keep trying. n The childminder supports children to be independent in their self-care. Children are very confident and independent. They learn about the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes. Even the youngest children complete tasks for themselves. For instance, they use spoons and forks to feed themselves independently at lunchtime. n Parents are very complimentary towards the childminder. The childminder works extremely well with parents to support children. She plans individual settling-in sessions for children when they first start. This helps children to become familiar

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with the childminder and her environment. The childminder obtains information from parents about children's care routines and prior abilities. This helps her to meet, and to plan for, children's individual needs. n Partnerships with other settings and other health professionals are effective. The childminder values the importance of sharing information. Children who attend additional settings benefit from having a joined-up approach towards their progress. This helps to support a consistent approach to their learning and development. n The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable. She reflects on her practice and strives to make the setting the best it can be. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with other professionals. However, she has not yet identified a plan for her ongoing and continual professional development to help her to enhance her, already good, teaching skills even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. She provides children with a safe and secure environment and they are encouraged to keep themselves safe. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She carries out rigorous risk assessments, indoors and outdoors, to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to a high level. The childminder is confident about her role and responsibilities and knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She has knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and ensures that all her policies are updated to reflect these.

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should:

27 September 2019 n give children enough time to think and complete tasks to extend their learning even further n increase opportunities to engage in targeted professional development, to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390102 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10074222 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 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday except on bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She discussed with the childminder how she establishes effective partnerships with parents. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed how the childminder promotes children's learning. She discussed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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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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