Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to support children's learning and development. She recognises the need to successfully share information to contribute towards children's future progress. n The childminder plans well for her professional development to continuously update her knowledge and understanding. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how she would protect children. She can identify the potential signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder knows how to plan for children's learning and the need to track and monitor their progress, to quickly identify gaps in their development. n The childminder is confident in how she would provide stimulating activities and opportunities to help children to become curious and inquisitive learners. She is knowledgeable in how she would support children to explore the wider world

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This provision meets requirements

around them and to engage with their immediate community. n The childminder understands the need to provide opportunities for children to be physically active and to learn about making healthy choices. She knows to support and help children to develop their own independence skills and awareness.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548464 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10123492 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 3 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bagshot, Surrey. She provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting procedures. The inspector also discussed how the childminder plans for her own professional development. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability checks and policies and procedures. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. The inspector also viewed the written comments from parents.

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Inspection activities

8 October 2019 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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8 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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