Lisa Marie Wickens

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 the time they spend with the childminder. Effective settling-in procedures are in place and the childminder knows the children well. She has caring and positive relationships with them. When children first start, the childminder works closely with parents to gather detailed information about their care needs. This enables her to follow their routines from home and to quickly settle children into her care and provide consistency.

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The provision is good

Children take part in a variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences, indoors and outdoors. For example, they thoroughly enjoy planting sweet peas in the childminder's garden and eagerly talk about this experience. The childminder understands that children learn in different ways and at different rates. She recognises what children can already do to identify next steps in their learning accurately. Children's behaviour is good. They listen and respond well to the childminder and cheerfully follow routines, such as washing their hands and tidying up their toys. The childminder gives children continuous encouragement and praise for their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and delight in learning new things. They enjoy many opportunities that help them to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, the childminder takes children on regular outings to learn about nature and they explore different places of interest. Children observe and count slugs on the grass and comment on how they 'wriggle' and 'squirm' when they move. This helps to build on their awareness of the wider world.

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need to do better?

n Children take part in activities with enthusiasm. They develop confidence in their abilities and enjoy sharing their efforts and achievements. For example, they show pride in the drawings that they create and talk about what they have done and the marks they have made. n The childminder gets to know the children well. She plans a broad and varied curriculum, which reflects their individual interests. The childminder engages with children during child-initiated play and asks questions and comments on what they are doing. For example, the childminder asks, 'What would you like to make?' as children pretend to cook. However, children sometimes lose concentration and move quickly from one activity to another. They, occasionally, require more direction from the childminder to sustain concentration and focus during self-chosen activities. n The childminder listens and responds to what children say. She acknowledges

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need to do better?

their comments and repeats words correctly. This helps children become confident talkers. However, the childminder, occasionally, ,misses opportunities

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need to do better?

15 September 2021 to introduce new words, to help broaden children's vocabularies further. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their mathematics skills. For example, she uses number names and number language as children play and introduces shapes and simple counting. This helps children to begin to develop an understanding of simple mathematical concepts. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides parents with frequent updates about their children's progress and activities. Parents speak very highly of the care their children receive and the service that she provides. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and adopts a positive attitude towards making improvements. She seeks the views of parents and children, and takes account of their suggestions. This helps her to identify any areas to improve and develop.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She is confident to identify and swiftly respond to safeguarding concerns in an appropriate manner, if required. Her safeguarding policy further supports her good practice. The childminder has suitable procedures in place and attends training to make sure her knowledge is up to date. She implements clear policies and procedures and ensures that her premises is secure. The childminder regularly assesses risks in her home or when outdoors to minimise any hazards. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n build on opportunities for children to sustain their concentration and focus during child-initiated activities n introduce a wider range of words during children's play more consistently, to help broaden their vocabularies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558844 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190271 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Ash Vale, Aldershot, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n A learning walk was carried out with the childminder to discuss the curriculum intent and how the provision is organised. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed a variety of documents, including evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household, qualifications, first-aid certificates and policies. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

15 September 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

15 September 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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