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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment. Children have formed strong bonds with the childminder. Younger children receive warm cuddles and reassurance to help them feel settled. Older children enjoy playing with toys that they are familiar with, helping to provide them with a sense of security. Effective settling-in processes are in place and the childminder knows the children very well. She can confidently talk about their abilities, likes and dislikes and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do and identifies their next steps in learning accurately.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. Children are kind and polite to each other. They share and take turns and play alongside each other well. Children are given clear and consistent behavioural boundaries, so they understand the difference between right and wrong.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children and this reflects well on her practice. She has identified the need to develop children's perseverance skills even further. She encourages children to continue activities until they reach their goal. For instance, she encourages the children to peel the backs off the stickers themselves, through modelling and giving clear instructions. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments around her home, garden and on any outings to help minimise any hazards. This helps to keep children safe.

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n Children make good progress with their speech and language and are confident when communicating with adults and peers.The childminder provides narrative and questioning to build on children's learning and language. For example, she clearly explains what is happening with activities and supports children to pronounce words and learn new vocabulary. 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. n Parents describe the environment as 'a lovely house with a dedicated area for the children'. They make positive comments about the activities that the childminder provides, such as 'they love all the dressing up, shows, discos and playtime', and say she is 'an amazing childminder'. n Teaching is strong. The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She uses this to create an exciting and diverse curriculum, so

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need to do better?

children make good progress overall. n The childminder has not fully established links with other early years settings that children attend to support and build on continuity in their learning. A result

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need to do better?

29 January 2020 of this is that the children are not supported as fully in their transitions to other settings as well as they could be. n Overall, children have opportunities to develop their independence. For example, they put away their own coats and shoes and identify their names on pegs. However, the childminder does not make the best use of all chances to extend their independence skills further, for instance, during snack times and in some aspects of their personal care. n Children learn how to use technology to achieve an outcome. For instance, they speak to electronic devices to request their favourite nursery rhymes and songs to be played. Older children dance, while younger children imitate actions, such as clapping, pointing and waving, which helps to develop their creative skills well. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and how well she supports children's interests and learning. The childminder helps children to lead healthy lifestyles.

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For example, children take great delight in choosing and eating a wide variety of fruits. Parents report that their children are more confident to try new foods and recognise the benefits of daily exercise and a healthy diet. n The childminder praises children and builds on their self-esteem, helping them to develop good skills for their future. n Children have plenty of rich opportunities to learn about the community around them. For instance, the childminder organises weekly trips to the local library, parks and playgroups. Children play regularly in the safe and secure garden area and enjoy exploring wooded areas when on nature walks. They make good progress with their social skills and physical development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with all safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that would indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. The childminder has a broad and secure understanding of wider safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation and terrorism. She has robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place to protect the children in her care from harm.

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should:

n develop stronger links with other settings that children attend to support even greater continuity and consistency in what children achieve and learn n make better use of everyday opportunities, including daily routines, to challenge children's independence even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550512 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10127003 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 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Shepperton, Middlesex. The childminder cares for children on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7am to 6pm for most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector observed children's play. n At appropriate times during the inspection the inspector spoke with children and parents to gain their views. n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the childminder. n A range of documentation was looked at, including safeguarding policies, training certificates and procedures.

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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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