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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind and caring. She has good relationships with the children in her care. Effective settling-in processes are in place and the childminder knows the children very well. She has a calm manner that helps children to feel emotionally secure. The childminder is consistent at promoting children's good behaviour and children know the rules of the setting. For instance, they use good manners, take turns and are kind to their friends. This helps children to feel secure and to know the behavioural expectations.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from spending time outdoors each day and enjoy visits to the local park for exercise to develop their large-muscle skills. They have healthy snacks which helps to support a healthy lifestyle. The childminder teaches children to consider risks as they play. For example, she allows them to practise climbing, under her supervision and guidance.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities that follow children's interests and next steps in learning. She checks what they already know and can do when they first join her. As a result, she builds on children's knowledge and skills. Children listen well and develop their understanding and speaking skills effectively. They show good problem-solving skills. This is illustrated as children show good levels of concentration and perseverance as they carefully complete different-sized puzzles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to take turns in conversation and introduces new vocabulary. For instance, she introduces the word 'xylophone' as children play with and explore a wide range of musical instruments. The childminder uses a range of strategies to support children's developing communication skills. This is illustrated as she gives children clear instructions and checks their understanding. She waits patiently for children to respond and repeats back to them the words they say. This provides them with reassurance that they have been understood. n Children are encouraged to behave well. The childminder helps them to show consideration for others, such as by reinforcing sharing and cooperation. She praises children for their achievements. For example, she thanks them for helping at tidy-up time. n The childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning and development. She incorporates early mathematics by introducing shapes, numbers and colours

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need to do better?

into her planned activities. For instance, children carefully sort wooden pegs into matching coloured cups. n Children are emotionally secure. The childminder is committed to building good relationships with them and their families. Parents are kept well informed about

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need to do better?

21 January 2020 children's daily activities and their ongoing progress through various methods. The childminder offers good advice and support to families for children's learning at home. For instance, she has supported parents with behaviour management techniques. n The childminder occasionally misses opportunities for children to develop their independence skills, as she carries out tasks for them that they could do for themselves. n Children enjoy opportunities to be in larger groups and create meaningful friendships with other children. This helps to support their social skills and helps them to develop a sense of their community. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and is aware of what she needs to do in order to make improvements to the setting. For instance, she is aware that she needs to adequately identify her own training needs. Although the childminder has completed mandatory training, she has not priortised her

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professional development to ensure she continues to raise the good quality of her teaching even further. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with parents throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities. Parents describe the environment as being warm and inviting where children are nurtured and supported to develop. They make positive comments about the 'fantastic range of activities' and the care that the childminder provides. n The childminder supports children's learning about the natural world effectively. She organises outings to farms and different country parks where they learn about potential risks in the natural world, such as what happens if they touch nettles.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. Her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and of wider safeguarding issues promotes a culture of vigilance. She attends regular training to stay up to date with legislation and policies. The childminder carries out regular and ongoing checks on the environment to help her to respond to identified potential risks to children.

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should:

n strengthen continuous professional development to include a greater focus on the different ways children learn n offer children further opportunities to carry out simple tasks for themselves to promote their independence even more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462001 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10132636 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Woking, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around all areas of the home to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, children's attendance register and the safeguarding policy. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children. n The inspector observed mealtimes and personal hygiene routines, including nappy changing procedures.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 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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