Childminder 116146

This provision meets requirements

Children look forward to attending the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They are happy, keen to play and join in games in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. They listen well to the childminder especially when she is talking about safety.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are kind and considerate and play together well. They listen to each other's views and are respectful of others' opinions. Children behave very well and begin to have an understanding of how their actions affect others. For example, older children allow younger children to have the first turn when playing games.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care and is a good role model. Children have good manners and are very polite. The childminder encourages children's independence skills well. For example, during a cooking activity children break eggs, and cut up fruit and vegetables themselves. Children are learning good practical skills for the future.

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This provision meets requirements

Good 'partnership working' with the local schools enables the childminder to have a better understanding of the needs of the children who attend. She works well to complement their learning in school. For example, children practise 'key' words and read their school books while at the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information when planning activities. She knows the children well and plans enjoyable activities. For example, children enjoy using different resources such as pens that smell, including 'watermelon' and 'key lime pie' scents. n Children confirm they feel safe and secure. They say they especially like playing with the other children. Children form secure friendships and enjoy one another's company. This helps children to build on their social, physical and creative skills. n Children enjoy eating healthy snacks, such as strawberries, mango and pineapple. They are provided with nutritious home-cooked food and given opportunities to help prepare and cook meals themselves. Children develop high levels of concentration. For example, children are extremely engaged and listen attentively as they prepare an omelette for dinner.

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n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. Parents comment that their children 'settle well' and that communication between the childminder and the school is 'really good'. n Children learn good hygiene practices. They know to wash their hands before

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11 February 2020 food and know that germs may be unseen. The childminder teaches children about the value of healthy eating. They learn how food makes the brain grow and how protein in eggs helps your bones develop. Children learn that too much sugar is harmful to the teeth and how you might get a hole called a 'cavity'. Children have a very good understanding of healthy eating. n Children develop close attachments to the childminder and each other. For example, children cuddle each other when they leave the childminders home. The childminder supports children's developing self-esteem effectively. For instance, she praises them and promotes their emotional well-being. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to develop the outside area to further enhance play for children who love to be active outdoors. For example, children play with ride-on toys, use the climbing cube or enjoy the

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playhouse. n Children treat one another and the childminder with respect and learn to be tolerant of others' views and beliefs. Children learn to be resilient and have a positive attitude to learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of procedures to keep children safe. She attends child protection training and takes part in fortnightly meetings with other professionals to keep her knowledge up to date. She ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is current. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Risk assessments are effective. The childminder checks her home and environment for any hazards and takes suitable measures to minimise any potential risks. The access to the premises is securely locked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 116146 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136763 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 4 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Hersham, near Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. She operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6.30pm, term time only. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the play spaces and observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector discussed how the childminder reviews and improves her practice. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation together. n A range of documentation was sampled, including training certificates.

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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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