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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for very well and offers them a welcoming, home-from-home environment. Children develop strong relationships with the childminder. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel very safe and secure. Children develop their literacy skills in enjoyable ways. The childminder provides opportunities for children to write or make marks. For instance, children use lists when looking for bugs outdoors. Children freely choose accessible books to read or share. They regularly sing songs and rhymes developing their phonic awareness.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum provides children with a good range of opportunities that help them to develop their physical skills. For example, she takes children on walks and outings within the local community. Children benefit from exercise at local national parks. The childminder encourages children to develop a sense of the world around them. She talks to children about things they can see and hear. For instance, children learn the different names of flowers and birds. Children behave well, showing good manners as they talk to the childminder and complete daily activities. She praises children and celebrates their achievements as they engage in different activities. Children develop good levels of self-esteem as they play and learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has neglected to renew her paediatric first-aid training. However, she is booked on the next available course very shortly and demonstrates appropriate understanding of how to deal with any emergencies promptly. n Children settle quickly. The childminder invites parents and children into the setting for introductory visits before children start. She invites parents to share information about their child, including what they know and can already do. This helps her to plan activities based on children's individual needs and interests. Children are prepared well for their next stage in learning. n The childminder skilfully weaves mathematics into children's daily routines and play. She helps children to count and compare sizes within activities. For example, as children cut up their fruit, the childminder introduces language, such as big, small and half. This helps children to develop their mathematical

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need to do better?

language. n The childminder identifies positive reinforcement as a behaviour management strategy. She gives children regular praise for their efforts and achievements. Children enjoy each other's company as they interact and play well together. Older children enjoy devising their own games, such as making 'avocado sandwiches' in the role-play kitchen. The childminder skilfully understands when

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need to do better?

7 February 2020 to interact with the children and when to enable them to play independently. n The childminder successfully promotes children's good health and well-being. She teaches them about good hygiene practices. Children enjoy healthy snacks, including a range of different fruits, and they participate in a variety of physical activities. For example, they use different garden tools to plant blubs in the garden. n The childminder takes children to a wide range of places of interest to build on their experiences, such as local shops and toddler groups. The childminder uses these opportunities to provide meaningful learning. For example, children use the tills at the garden centre to buy bulbs. These experiences help children to develop a good understanding of the world around them. n Children develop a strong awareness of good hygiene routines. For example, they learn about the importance of washing their hands before eating to

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maintain their good health. Children are very confident in sharing their understanding with visitors and reminding them they need a tissue when they sneeze. n Parents' written comments demonstrate that they are very happy with the level of care provided and they are particularly happy with the nurturing environment that the childminder provides. n The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care and in following their changing interests and needs. However, she does not precisely plan for professional development opportunities, to help her to continuously raise her knowledge and understanding to much higher levels.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is secure in her knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows what procedures she must follow should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder keeps her knowledge of wider aspects of safeguarding children up to date. She completes training, such as the 'Prevent' duty. This helps her to protect children from extreme views and ideas. The childminder supervises children closely. She carries out thorough risk assessments to make sure her home and garden are safe and secure for children to use.

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Due date

7 February 2020 complete paediatric first-aid training as booked and renew every three years to ensure any emergencies are responded to quickly. 28/02/2020

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should:

n evaluate the plans in place to enhance training opportunities and achieve a programme of professional development, to continuously raise knowledge and understanding to higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121299 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136234 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in New Haw, in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder operates her service all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n An evaluation of the activities was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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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

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