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 form secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind and gentle. They are happy, confident, and progress well in the nurturing environment the childminder creates. Children experiment and explore in their play. They are inquisitive and interested to learn. For example, children select their favourite books and snuggle up with the childminder. They confidently ask to go outside and find their shoes without prompting. Children show an interest in nature and discuss why the birds are hunting for worms in the garden. This helps to build on their understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and they make good progress in her care. She offers them a wide range of learning experiences to help build on their learning. For example, children practise scooping, transporting and pouring sand. This helps to develop control of their hand muscles in preparation for early writing. Children enthusiastically fill containers and pretend to bake a cake. They use words, such as 'more than' and 'less than', which helps with their emerging mathematical development. Children show pride in their daily successes and benefit from the support and encouragement the childminder provides.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises her curriculum well. For example, she has new children in her care and to help them settle, she has planned a variety of learning experiences that follow their interests. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and identifies next steps, to help them move forward in their development. She understands how to identify any gaps in children's learning, to ensure they make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She uses good eye contact with younger children and introduces new words, such as 'cold' and 'wet', to help explain how the sand feels. This helps to extend children's vocabulary and their understanding. n The childminder listens to children and holds discussions with them as they play. For example, children discuss where people might be travelling to as they watch aeroplanes fly over. However, on occasions, in her enthusiasm, the childminder

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does not always give children time to share their thoughts during activities, to help develop their thinking and challenge them further. n The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle well. Young children learn to wash their hands before meals. They enjoy nutritious snacks and learn which foods benefit their bodies. Children spend a great deal of time outside in local parks and investigating the local common. They develop control of large body movements as they play with balls in the garden and have good levels of physical exercise.

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6 October 2021 n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information about their child's activities and next steps in learning. This helps to ensure continuity in their child's care and ongoing development. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder. They comment on how their children are thriving in her care. n The childminder regularly evaluates her provision, to help improve the support for children's learning. She completes a variety of training and shares good practice with other professionals in the local community. The childminder incorporates her new knowledge into her daily work. For instance, she has recently enhanced the learning experiences she provides in her garden. This has had a positive impact on children's understanding of managing their own risk, such as when practising new skills on climbing apparatus. n Children have good opportunities to develop their independence. For example,

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they learn to do things for themselves, such as putting on their own shoes for outdoor play and placing them by the front door when they return indoors. The childminder gives children encouragement, such as to help tidy away toys, and praises them for their efforts. n The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She reminds children to share and take turns as they play and offers praise and encouragement, which helps to build on their confidence. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to socialise with others and to learn about the local community. For instance, children enjoy frequent visits to places of interest, such as the library and toddler groups.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including abuse and extremism. She knows the procedures to follow to report concerns that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder gives high priority to children's safety. She takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised.

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should:

n recognise when to give children the time and opportunity to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555922 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10174923 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 2018. She lives in Ashtead, Surrey. She provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register, and insurance. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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

6 October 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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