Harries, Kylie

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 and independence skills by choosing their own puzzles and turning locks and keys. Children are confident communicators. For instance, they chat happily during a nappy change and sing nursery rhymes. Children learn new words, such as 'squishy', as they are encouraged to roll out and mould sand.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy story times and singing. For example, children participate enthusiastically in learning animal names as they 'quack' like a duck. They carry on quacking to themselves afterwards and hold hands with their friends, smiling broadly. Younger children develop good physical skills as they learn how to drink from cups and turn pages of a book. Children develop good hygiene routines and manage their own personal care. For instance, before eating, children know how to use soap and rub their hands together to get them clean.

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The provision is good

Children receive good support as they progress in their learning. This helps children to feel secure and ready for the next stage.

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need to do better?

n A welcoming and friendly atmosphere greets all children and their families. The childminder has remained open for some of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. She has agreed several changes with parents to help keep children safe, including strict arrival and dropping off rules. n Regular sharing of updates ensure that parents are kept well informed about children's learning and their care. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. The partnership with parents is good. n Children follow daily routines well. Occasionally, the childminder does not always encourage children to do things for themselves to promote fully their independence. n The childminder supports children's developing communication skills effectively, encouraging 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 parks and trips to the Natural History Museum, and the activities they are doing now. She

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need to do better?

asks questions designed to encourage children to take part in two-way conversations. Children confidently speak to visitors, telling 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 identify ways in which she can improve her practice. She has adapted the way she collects information

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23 August 2021 about the children before they start from parents. This helps to make her knowledge of the children's starting points even more secure. n The childminder is a committed professional who is passionate about supporting children to have the best possible start. The childminder has attended some training to enhance her existing knowledge and is looking at ways to improve. She needs to make better use of opportunties to enhance her understanding of child development. n The childminder uses a wide range of resources to support children's learning, both indoors and outside. Children make good progress. Children benefit from well-organised outdoor trips that extend their understanding of the world around them. Children thoroughly enjoy their time spent at local parks and places of interest. 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

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role modelling respectful relationships. She gives children lots of opportunities to make their own choices and values their opinions.

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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 recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider issues, such as gender-based violence and radicalisation. The childminder supervises children closely. This protects children and helps them to develop confidence and responsible behaviour, which helps to keep everyone safe. The childminder effectively liaises with outside agencies, helping to support children and their families when the need arises. The childminder completes daily checks to ensure her home and outdoor area are safe and secure.

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should:

n extend opportunities for the children to be even more independent during routine times of the day, to help enrich children's learning opportunities further n identify professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level to support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559437 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190745 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 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 Molesley, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm all year round, except for family and public holidays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting 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 completed a joint observation with the inspector, and they discussed the learning that was taking place and the impact this had on the children. n The inspector discussed children's progress and next steps with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability and training records.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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Inspection activities

23 August 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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