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 have a positive attitude to learning. They flourish in the welcoming and nurturing environment provided by the childminder. Children happily chat with the childminder and visitors to the setting. They show high levels of emotional well- being and develop good social skills. Children are eager to explore, investigate and frequently ask questions to find out new things. They demonstrate that they enjoy their time with the childminder. Children behave well and play happily alongside the childminder. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children look forward to sharing their favourite stories with the childminder. They develop a love of books, which the childminder embeds across the curriculum. They listen intently as they sit close to the childminder. The childminder reads with enthusiasm, altering her tone and pitch to bring the story alive. Children are very familiar with stories, and they predict what will happen next.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. The childminder is clear on what she wants them to learn next. She provides a good range of activities that promote children's enjoyment and learning effectively. The childminder uses children's interests to help them acquire new knowledge. For example, when children ask why a staircase in a book goes round and round, she explains to them that this is called a 'spiral' staircase.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of each child's learning needs. She tailors activities to help them to make good progress. The childminder successfully weaves mathematics into activities and helps children to count and compare sizes. For instance, children compare lengths of dough and count how many candles they need on each of the birthday cakes they have made. n Overall, the childminder communicates well with children. She listens with interest to what they have to say and provides explanations to support their learning. This is observed when children question why the footstool in the bathroom has 'bobbly' bits on the top. The childminder explains that these prevent them from slipping. However, when asking children questions, the childminder does not always allow them time to think and respond. n The childminder is mindful of the importance of updating her skills and knowledge on a regular basis. She has good links with other childminders and

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need to do better?

together they reflect on their practice and discuss ways to enhance children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder regularly shares information with them about children's learning and development and the

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28 September 2021 activities they have enjoyed. Parents' written comments demonstrate that they are very happy with the level of care provided. They are particularly happy with the nurturing environment that the childminder provides. n Children learn how to look after their own physical needs and develop their self- care skills. They confidently feed themselves and wash their own hands. However, during some activities, the childminder does not always encourage children to complete tasks independently, to fully challenge their problem- solving skills. n Children are caring and polite. The childminder is a good role model. She uses positive strategies to reinforce positive behaviour. For example, she gives children regular praise for their efforts and achievements. She is calm and caring and discusses behaviour with children so that they understand right from wrong. The childminder teaches children about feelings, including how their behaviour

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impacts on others. This helps to increase children's emotional understanding. n Children benefit from a wide range of opportunities to learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They walk to and from school daily with the childminder and benefit from physical activities in the childminder's large garden. They enjoy freshly cooked, nutritious meals provided by the childminder and learn the importance of making healthy food choices. This includes restricting sweet treats as these can damage their teeth.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children. The childminder is vigilant of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of wider child protection issues, such as exploitation, extremism and radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular checks of her home and garden to help provide a safe environment for children.

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should:

n allow children more time to think about and respond to questions, to enhance their learning further n encourage children to complete more tasks independently, to help challenge their existing skills and build on their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2499205 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10191836 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 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Shepperton, Middlesex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a learning walk of the premises with the childminder and discussed the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including her paediatric first- aid certificate and public liability insurance. n Parents' written views were taken account of by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

28 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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28 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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