Burden, Kim

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children in her care. Children demonstrate they feel safe and happy. The childminder works very closely with families and gets to know children well. This enables children to settle quickly in the childminder's care. Children show a strong sense of belonging in the setting. They independently move around the childminder's home and make choices of what they want to do. Children take the lead in their play and show positive attitudes to learning. For instance, they use clipboards to write lists during imaginative role play, which helps to support their early writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children are well behaved and listen carefully to the childminder. They are able to follow instructions and know what is expected of them. For example, children help to tidy away the toys they have been playing with before moving on to the next activity. Children are becoming skilful and confident communicators. For instance, young children snuggle up to the childminder as she reads books to them. They show interest in the pictures and try to turn the pages independently. Furthermore, the childminder talks to young children as they play and responds to them as they babble and make gestures. This extends children's knowledge and communication skills.

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need to do better?

n Children learn through a broad and balanced curriculum. The childminder offers an extensive range of activities and experiences to the children. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated play to support children's all-round development. For example, younger children enjoy painting paper poppies, using paintbrushes and their fingers to experiment with the marks they can make with paint. n Children start to understand the meaning of numbers and learn to say numbers in order. The childminder helps children to count in their daily routine. For example, they count how many pieces of fruit they have for snack. n Children benefit from spending quality time outside. They have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children particularly enjoy exploring the sand tray. They work collaboratively to fill up different-sized containers with wet sand. The childminder provides children with opportunities to enhance their physical

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development, such as balancing on beams and playing basketball. n The childminder shares information with her co-minder to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing play and learning. She is proactive in observing and monitoring children's development. The childminder uses the information from her ongoing observations and assessments to plan for children's individual future learning. Children behave very well and make good progress in relation to their starting points.

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need to do better?

10 November 2021 n The childminder provides opportunities that promote children's growing independence. Older children put their shoes on independently before they go outside. The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious food. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to understand the benefits that eating healthy food can have on their bodies. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They state that their children 'love it' and appreciate the flexible drop off times. Parents state they are provided with good information about how their children are learning and developing and know how to support their learning at home. 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 still maintains effective communication with parents. For example, she updates parents outside, while

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chatting about their children's day, and shares information using electronic communications. 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. For example, they have recently reviewed the layout of the setting, so young children have even more access to books.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She has completed appropriate training to secure her understanding of child protection, including wider safeguarding procedures, such as protecting children who may be exposed to extremist views. The childminder is fully aware of how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She receives updates from the local authority to ensure she is kept up to date with guidance and legislation. The childminder follows good hygiene practices and uses effective risk assessments to ensure children are safe and secure within her home and on outings.

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should:

n build on the ways you teach children about the importance of a healthy diet and how this contributes to a healthy lifestyle.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561986 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190800 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 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30 to 6.15 all year except for bank holidays and family holidays. She works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. 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.

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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

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