Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare, including wider safeguarding issues. She understands how to keep children safe and is fully aware of the procedures for reporting any concerns. She assesses risks in her home and the places she would take children, so that they can play and learn in safety. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's learning and development through play. She describes how she will support children to develop skills in readiness for their future learning. For example, she values the importance of offering opportunities for children to complete small tasks, to help promote their independence. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress. She describes how she will plan activities based on children's interests and abilities. She intends to communicate frequently with parents, and provide regular

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updates to ensure continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for improvement. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. She keeps her first-aid training up to date and regularly speaks to other childminders to keep abreast of changes in early years practice. n The childminder intends to support children to develop their understanding of good behaviour. For example, she supports children to share and take turns through role-play games. She also intends for children to learn about the world around them. For instance, she plans to teach them about different festivals and events, and to be respectful of others and their beliefs.

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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 EY547076 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10133889 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 0 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Horley, Surrey. She intends to provide care, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm all year round, except for family and public holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed children's development, and the arrangements to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, with the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder reviews and improves her practice. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas she intends to use for childminding.

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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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19 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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