Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. For example, she attends training to improve her skills and knowledge. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles; including ensuring they benefit from daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. She knows how to teach children about routines, such as how to support them in learning to manage their personal care needs independently. n The childminder knows how to check children's progress and how to identify and target any gaps in their development. She describes how she will provide a suitable range of learning experiences to help children make progress in their development. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour appropriately. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings,

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This provision meets requirements

and to build strong relationships with them so they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend, to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe and protecting them from harm. She is aware of the risks associated with extremist views. She knows how to identify signs and indicators of child protection concerns. She knows how to report these concerns, following local safeguarding procedures. n The childminder knows how to maintain a safe environment for children to play and learn in, and how to identify and minimise risks to keep them safe.

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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 EY388220 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136542 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 22 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Guildford, Surrey. The childminder operates Tuesday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder has a recognised early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed children's development, safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector viewed certificates, documentation and policies. n The inspector discussed how the childminder reviews and improves her practice. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas she intends to use for childminding.

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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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