Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows to be vigilant around safeguarding the children in her care. She is confident in how she would identify the signs of abuse and the procedures she would use to report any concerns for a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of following robust recruitment procedures and ensuring the ongoing suitability of her assistant. n The childminder knows how to support children to have opportunities to be physically active and to build on their early awareness of making healthy choices. She is aware of being an effective role model to help children to behave well and to manage their own feelings and emotions. n The childminder recognises the need to monitor and track the progress of children to help her to swiftly identify potential gaps in their learning. She is knowledgeable in how to plan effectively for more challenging experiences to help children reach their fullest potential.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans for her professional development. She recognises the need to continuously update her knowledge and understanding. For example, a recent safeguarding training course has helped the childminder to keep up to date with more current and wider issues in protecting children, for example, from extremist views and online safety.

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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 EY395348 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136555 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 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 4 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the teaching and learning requirements. n The inspector accompanied the childminder on a learning walk around the areas of the home used for the childminding provision. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and the current areas identified for improvement. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks, recruitment files and policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and reporting 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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