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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Surrey

Inspected 23 Jan 2020 · published 10 Feb 2020 · URN EY441303

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  • Inspection date verified

    23 Jan 2020

  • Inspectors verified

    Ben Parsons

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY441303

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  • OverallMet

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
4
Words of findings
250
shorter than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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What needs to improve 39%About the inspection 61%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to support children's learning and has suitable systems to help her monitor and assess their development. She knows how to observe children during their play and to plan activities that support the next steps in their learning. She is aware of how to support children to gain the skills they need for their future learning. n The childminder knows how to support good behaviour and help children to be considerate and respectful of others. She recognises the importance of supporting children's understanding of diversity and healthy lifestyle choices. n The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is clear about child protection matters, current legislation and the procedures to follow to help safeguard children. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows to encourage two-way communication about children's

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This provision meets requirements

welfare and learning. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her practice and develop her skills. She researches good practice and shares ideas with other early years professionals.

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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 EY441303 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136722 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Horley, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children between 9am and 6pm each weekday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector looked at policies and documents that the childminder uses. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home available for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she plans to use the space. n The inspector asked the childminder to discuss how she plans to meet the needs of children, including their learning and welfare.

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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

23 January 2020 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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