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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Surrey

Inspected 20 Nov 2019 · published 5 Dec 2019 · URN EY296221

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  • Inspection date verified

    20 Nov 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Nicola Edwards

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Outstanding

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY296221

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  • OverallMet

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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325
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Flesch 44, typical 47
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17 words
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What needs to improve 47%About the inspection 53%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She understands her responsibility to observe, assess and monitor children's learning to support them to make good progress across all seven areas of learning. She knows how to plan an environment to engage children and motivate them to learn. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend to provide continuity of care. n The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding issues. She talks confidently about the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse, neglect or being drawn into extreme behaviours or ideas. She understands her responsibility to refer concerns about a child's safety or well-being swiftly. n The childminder continues to attend statutory training in first aid and child protection. She has also completed research and training in wider safeguarding

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This provision meets requirements

issues. n The childminder knows the importance of evaluating her setting. She intends to collect feedback from children and parents to help her to identify her strengths and areas of development. n The childminder understands the importance of developing children's confidence and independence. She discussed how she plans to support their behaviour and help them to recognise and manage their own feelings. n The childminder recognises the importance of children having daily opportunities to enjoy outdoor play and to be in the fresh air. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about how to manage personal risks and their safety.

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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 EY296221 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10108586 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Woking, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas of her home that are used by children and explained how she organises her setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of 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

20 November 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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