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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and enjoy their time with this fun and caring childminder. For example, younger children proudly show off their physical skills and independence by collecting chairs to reach exercise bars. They then swing their legs while holding on with their hands. Children are confident communicators. For instance, they chat happily during a nappy change and sing nursery rhymes. Children learn new words, such as 'sleeve', as they are encouraged to dress independently.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy story times and singing. For example, they participate enthusiastically in learning animal names as they 'roar' like a lion. They carry on roaring to themselves afterwards and hold hands with the childminder, smiling broadly. Younger children develop excellent physical skills as they learn how to 'stomp' like a rhinoceros and 'stretch up tall' like a giraffe. Children develop good hygiene and safety routines and manage their own personal care. For instance, before eating, children know how to rub their hands together for the antibacterial gel to work.

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The provision is good

Children receive good support as they get ready to move on to nursery. The childminder shares detailed reports with parents, meets teachers and supports children in their nursery visits. This helps children to feel very secure and ready for the next stage of their learning.

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need to do better?

n A welcoming and friendly atmosphere greets all children and their families. The partnership with parents is good. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the childminder maintained effective ongoing telephone and online contact with the children and their families. The childminder recorded videos and suggested activity ideas. Consequently, children have returned to the setting successfully. n The childminder has remained open for much of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has agreed several changes with parents to help keep children safe, including strict arrival and dropping-off rules. Daily social media messages help to ensure that parents remain well informed about children's learning and are used to share any updates about the care and safety of the children. n Overall, children follow daily routines well. However, sometimes, the organisation and expectations of children during these times are unclear. The

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childminder does not always support and extend children's learning further during these times and, occasionally, children become distracted and restless. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills effectively. She encourages them to talk and respond to her as they play and learn. She talks with them about things they have done in the past, such as going to gym and soft-play sessions, and the activities they are doing now. She asks questions

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6 July 2021 which encourage children to take part in two-way conversations. Children confidently speak to visitors. For example, they tell them about special events in their home lives. n Parents comment positively on the childminder's provision and how much they value the way in which she cares for and teaches their children. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her to identify ways in which she can improve her practice. She has adapted the way she collects information from parents about the children before they start. This helps to make her knowledge of the children's starting points even more secure. n Children relish learning about the natural world. They show great interest as they observe a baby snail and an adult snail. The childminder uses the snails to teach the children about size and ordering. Children discuss where the snails live and what journeys they could go on. n Children have a wide range of resources to choose from, indoors and outdoors,

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to support their learning. They have access to a dedicated playroom and a large garden with a climbing wall, balance beams and vegetable patches that they can explore. For example, children learn about growing their own fruit and vegetables and using them to cook with. n The nurturing childminder gives high priority to children's well-being and children form strong emotional attachments with her. She is very effective in role modelling respectful relationships. She gives children lots of opportunities to make their own choices and she values their opinions. n Children benefit from a particularly well-organised outside learning environment. The childminder offers a good range of stimulating activities across the curriculum to excite and develop children's learning. She uses good observations and assessments to plan effective next steps for children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of child protection issues and local procedures to fully promote children's welfare. She keeps up to date with wider safeguarding children guidance and legislation. The childminder provides a very good level of supervision. This protects children and helps them to develop confidence and responsible behaviour, which helps to keep everyone safe. The childminder completes daily checks to ensure that her home and outdoor area are safe and secure. Children follow the childminder's strict rules on outings. For example, younger children wear high-visibility vests and know to hold on to the pushchair while going for a walk.

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should:

6 July 2021 n support children to understand the expectations of daily routines, to help enrich their learning opportunities further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542842 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10092684 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Thames Ditton, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the areas used by the children, and they discussed how these are organised. n The childminder carried out a joint observation with the inspector. They discussed the activities taking place and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector discussed children's progress and next steps of learning with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and training records.

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Inspection activities

6 July 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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6 July 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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