Childminder EY422153

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who provides a welcoming, homely and safe environment. They are happy and secure in her care and develop close relationships with her. Children welcome the childminder into their play and are often laughing and giggling with her. Children are enthusiastic about the activities on offer. For example, the childminder asked them if they would like to sing and use the musical instruments. The children showed great excitement as they used a variety of musical instruments to accompany their singing. They enjoyed exploring the resources, making loud and quiet sounds. Children enjoyed singing their favourite songs and moving their bodies to the music. The childminder works hard to ensure that her activities incorporate children's current interests. This helps them to engage quickly and enjoy learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy being outside. During the inspection, some confidently moved around in ride-on cars, while others explored traditional Australian pictures and attempted to make their own. The childminder talked to children about what colours they were using and how they were beginning to mix the colours. Children behave well and as expected for their age. The childminder is a positive role model. She takes time to listen to children and provides gentle reminders to share and take turns with their friends.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She makes good use of settling-in sessions to find out about children's routines and stages of development. This enables her to begin planning for children's individual stages of development and provide activities which engage them in learning. The childminder is very observant and is constantly aware of what children are focused on. For example, she noticed that children were enjoying playing with the cars, so asked them if they would like to use chalks to draw a road. This helped to extend children's play further and encouraged them to use their imaginations. n The childminder has high expectations of children. She constantly encourages them to be independent and take responsibility for themselves. For example, older children have a good understanding of hygiene procedures. They take themselves to the toilet and wash their hands. Children also help to set the

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picnic rug up for snack, hand out bowls to their friends and tidy away their toys when they are finished with them. n The childminder has positive relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares a wealth of information with other people who are involved in children's care, which helps to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing learning and development needs. For example, the childminder provides copies of observations and assessments, and asks for any

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27 January 2020 feedback on what she has identified. n At times, the organisation of the environment and activities means that not all children are able to benefit from the highest quality of teaching or interaction. The childminder has children of various ages on roll, which means that their care needs vary greatly. As these are her priority, this impacts on the level of engagement she is able to offer. n Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active. They often play in the childminder's garden where they enjoy playing in sand and exploring the mud kitchen. Children also benefit from going on several outings within the local area. For example, they visit the library, go for walks in the woods and meet up with other children. This helps them to learn about their local area and helps to promote their social skills. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language skills

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effectively. She provides lots of narration for younger children as they play and often reads stories to children so they are able to hear and see print. However, at times, the childminder is quick to answer for children after she has asked them a question, which does not allow them time to think or test their knowledge. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards self-evaluation. She regularly completes online training courses, which has a positive impact on her knowledge and teaching practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her safeguarding procedures. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect children from harm and knows the signs that would give her cause for concern. The childminder ensures that her knowledge and understanding of current guidelines and legislation are up to date. For example, she refreshes her training regularly and networks with other professionals to share information and best practice. The childminder risk assesses her home and garden each day before children arrive. She is very aware of her responsibility of keeping children safe and puts measures in place to ensure this happens. For example, she has introduced safety gates in certain areas of her home.

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should:

n improve the organisation of the activities and environment to ensure that all children are receiving high-quality interaction and engagement n provide more time for children to think and respond to questions with their own thoughts and ideas to enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422153 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136656 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 8 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Haslemere, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for family holidays. The childminder is a qualified teacher who has relevant early years experience. She occasionally co-childminds in her own home. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and the activities that she carried out with them. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk to help explain her provision and what she is able to offer children. n The inspector viewed children's development records, observations and assessments to track their progress from their starting points. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.

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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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