Simmons, Clare Jane

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 to explore their surroundings. They are full of enthusiasm as they carefully negotiate their way around the toys in the garden. They learn to run, hop and jump successfully in the outdoor area. Children's physical and risk-taking skills are promoted well. For example, they use balance bicycles and talk about remembering not to run in front of them when they are in use. Children invite the childminder to play with them. They bring her books and snuggle close to look at pictures. Children's language skills are extended further when they recognise and name the objects they see.

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The provision is good

Children play cooperatively and behave well. They learn to take turns and share, for example when they wait patiently for their turn to match fruit and vegetables to pictures. The childminder expands their language skills by naming fruit and vegetables they do not know. Children copy and use these words as they play together.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to learn and take part in well-planned activities. They relish exploring the pretend teeth and using toothpaste and brushes to clean them. During the inspection, children explored leaves and counted spiders. The childminder introduced children to new words, such as 'crunchy', 'crispy' and 'swirly', as they threw the leaves. Children used acorns and conkers to extend their own learning as they used them to make patterns. They were skilfully encouraged to count and compare sizes of spiders during this activity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides activities that encourage children to learn through play. For example, children pretend to make cakes in the play kitchen and stir the mixture using spoons. Children use cars and push them around using their fingers. These opportunities help children's future learning as they develop their small-muscle skills. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well, overall. She introduces new words for children to help build and extend their vocabulary. She talks clearly to children to help them understand what is being said to them. Occasionally, the childminder does not give children the time they need to think and respond to her questions, before giving them the answer. This limits children's ability to develop their critical thinking skills and develop their own ideas further. n Children are keen to do things for themselves. The childminder helps them to

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need to do better?

gain independence in their personal hygiene and self-care. Children wash their hands, know where to put their shoes and tidy away the toys they use. The childminder encourages children to use good manners. Children say 'please' and

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need to do better?

11 October 2021 'thank you' unprompted at snack time and lunchtime. n Children receive good support as they get ready to move on to the next stages in their lives and school. The childminder shares detailed reports with parents, meets teachers and supports children in their school visits. This helps children to feel very secure and ready for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder adopts a positive and supportive approach to children's behaviour. She interacts with children and joins in their play. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts that builds their self-esteem. They are willing to have a go at activities. This is evident when children happily join in the experience of brushing their teeth. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They report that she communicates well with them. For example, the childminder sends parents regular photos and comments about what children have been doing. Parents say that the

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childminder explains the activities that she provides for their children. She also offers parents ideas of how to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home and builds on these in her setting. For example, for those children who do not have easy access to outdoor spaces, they visit parks and woodlands with the childminder. In addition, she takes children into the countryside to learn about nature. They listen to the birds and collect sticks and stones to make things. This contributes to their understanding of the world. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She develops her understanding of childcare through well-focused training and reading articles. The childminder has made changes to the garden to help support children's large-muscle skills. For example, children learn to ride sit-on-toys, climb and balance on the slide, and bend their legs to jump on the new trampoline. Children enjoy learning to hop

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She knows the signs and symptoms to look for that may be a cause for concern and who to contact, if necessary. She knows how to report allegations about adults who work with children to the relevant agencies. The childminder has considered how she would handle wider safeguarding issues, such as concerns about extremist views and gender-based violence. She completes daily checks to ensure that the premises and the outdoor areas are safe and secure.

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should:

n give children the time they need to develop their own ideas and respond to

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should:

11 October 2021 questions asked of them, to develop their thinking skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556022 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10175161 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 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Weybridge, Surrey. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder works Monday to Thursday throughout the year, between 8am and 6pm.

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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 inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. She assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities that the childminder provides. n Written documentation was reviewed, including safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the indoor and the outdoor learning environments. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at convenient times and considered their views. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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