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 warm relationships with the childminder and her co-minder. From the outset, they communicate with parents to discover what is important to families. This helps them to meet the needs of all children. New starters settle quickly and show confidence as they learn through play. Young children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy sensory play. For instance, young children explore, pat and squeeze play dough. Children appear happy and readily turn to the childminder and her co-minder for comfort and reassurance when they need it. Children feel safe and secure in their care. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement as they play and learn. This helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They are kind to each other and are beginning to form friendships; they enjoy each other's company. Children learn to share and take turns with each other. Young children build towers; they use mathematical language, such as 'more' and 'higher', and name shapes. Older children show persistence as they take on challenges to make 3D arrangements with shapes. They benefit from opportunities to test out their ideas and solve problems. Children develop good mathematical knowledge. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers a wide range of information from parents before children start at the setting. Through her own ongoing observations and frequent discussions with parents, she assesses children's development accurately. The childminder is aware of what children already know and can do. She plans activities to follow children's interests and support their individual needs. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. For example, she uses craft activities to encourage young children's speech development. She provides children with a narrative to their exploration, which helps them to learn new vocabulary that is relevant to their experiences. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is kind and sensitive. Children are motivated to learn. Their behaviour is very good. n The childminder supports children to have an early love of books. She reads stories with expression and with an animated voice. The childminder encourages

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the children to recall parts of the story. However, the childminder does not always extend opportunities for older children to develop their early literacy skills. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious food for children. She teaches children good hygiene routines. For instance, children know to wash their hands before mealtimes.

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10 November 2021 n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors, playing in the fresh air. They benefit from opportunities to play outside in the childminder's garden and take part in outings. Children develop their physical skills, for instance as they run, jump and balance on play equipment. Furthermore, children visit the local parks and amenities. These activities help to promote their good health. n The childminder establishes good professional relationships with staff at other settings that the children attend. She keeps in regular contact with them to share children's next steps in learning. This supports continuity in care and learning for children who attend two settings. n Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the childminder has put extra safety measures in place. Currently, parents do not enter the house to minimise the spread of the virus. However, the childminder and co-minder still maintain

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effective communication with parents. For example, they update parents outside, while chatting about their children's day, and share information using electronic communications. n Parents speak positively about the childminder and her co-minder. They state that their children 'love it' and that they appreciate the flexible drop offs. Parents state they are provided with good information on how their children are learning and developing and know how to support their learning at home. n The childminder and co-minder work successfully as a team. They reflect on their practice and make positive changes based on children's needs. The childminder has reduced the amount of unnecessary paperwork completed while still undertaking the necessary assessments. This has helped the childminder and her co-minder to identify children's next steps without delay and ensure paperwork does not interrupt time spent with children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children in her care. She is aware of what signs and symptoms might indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder regularly undertakes training to keep her knowledge up to date and is aware of wider child protection issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. The childminder ensures children are safe while in her care. For example, sleeping children are closely and regularly monitored.

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should:

n strengthen knowledge of ways in which older children develop their literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561989 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190823 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 5 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. She lives and works in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, and works from her co-childminder's home. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.15pm, all year round, 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a walk around the premises with the childminder. She discussed the learning curriculum that the childminder provides and completed a joint evaluation of the activities available. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and with her co-minder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working on the premises. n The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents sent to the childminder.

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Inspection activities

10 November 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

10 November 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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