Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. She has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children, and how to seek advice and support should she have a concern. n The childminder knows how to provide a broad range of enjoyable activities, in her home and in the local community, to help promote children's ongoing development. She understands how to use her garden for children to explore the world around them and develop a range of physical skills. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She knows how to manage their behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. She understands the benefit of giving children opportunities to talk about their experiences, such as during mealtimes. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to

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help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She knows the importance of gathering useful information from parents when children start at her setting, which supports children in settling swiftly. She understands the need to share children's achievements and support the emotional well-being of the children in her care. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a wide range of resources available in her home to support children's learning.

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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 EY562714 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10191122 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 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 2018. She lives in West Horsley, Surrey. She provides wrap around care Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's insurance, registration, Disclosure and Barring Service check and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the setting promotes children's learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge about children's development further.

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Inspection activities

14 June 2021 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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14 June 2021 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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