Childminder EY549080

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a wide range of resources available in her home to support children's learning. The childminder updates any learning materials, as required, to meet children's changing needs and interests. She understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She describes how she will manage their behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into their play. n The childminder understands the value of professional development and evaluating her practice. For instance, recent training has increased her knowledge of how to effectively support children's learning through play. n The childminder recognises the importance of sharing information about

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children's learning and development with parents and other settings they attend. She understands the need to gather detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do when they start. The childminder has a secure understanding of how she can weave children's next steps into exciting learning opportunities based on their interests. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles, for example by eating a balanced diet and playing outside in the fresh air. She plans to support children's awareness of where food comes from by growing fruit and vegetables in her garden. n The childminder has an in-depth understanding of child protection procedures. She can identify when a child may be at risk and has a detailed safeguarding policy with relevant contact numbers she can access where necessary.

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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 EY549080 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10111274 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Staines-upon-Thames in the Borough of Spelthorne. She offers her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a degree in early years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the space available for childminding and some of the resources the childminder will use. n Relevant documentation was viewed, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the setting promotes children's learning and development.

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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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25 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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