Shepherd, Jodie Louise

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

The childminder plans a curriculum that helps children to build the skills to equip them for their future learning. For example, children learn through planned topics that help them understand about nature, celebrations and historical events. They enjoy outings to botanical gardens to learn about plants and habitats. All children show readiness for the next stages of their learning. The childminder is passionate about her role and about how children achieve. Children listen attentively and understand the childminder's expectations. Older children show inquisitiveness for literacy. They enjoy taking part in their activities. For instance, they confidently look for the letters of their name from letters hidden in rice. Using their understanding of these familiar sounds and the letters they represent, children learn how to spell out their names.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and are polite and respectful to each other. They are happy and show they feel safe and secure. Older children are very keen to tell the childminder about their morning at nursery and share with her what they have been doing. Young children demonstrate an emotional bond with the childminder. They are happy to cuddle up as they play alongside her, for example as they explore a treasure basket. They show excitement as they play peekaboo with foil and turn pots and pans into drums.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a strong emphasis on her continual improvement. She regularly meets with colleagues and undertakes further training to embed and extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder has established effective partnerships with others who share the care of children attending. She maintains strong links with parents. Feedback received at inspection from parents is very positive. n Children have a warm bond with the childminder, who knows them well. The childminder uses a meaningful curriculum that, overall, is well planned. She is confident to act promptly if minor gaps emerge in children's development. The childminder is skilful in the ways that she adapts activities, so that all children can take part. For example, very young children curiously explore an activity to build on their experiences following a visit to a farm. They enjoy sensory experiences and delight in playing with the toy animals and the different

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need to do better?

resources provided. However, at times. the childminder does not focus on how to enhance further the ways young children hear new language and sounds. She provides an appropriate commentary and gives instructions during the activity, but there are fewer opportunities for children to use gestures, songs and noises to support them further in their developing language awareness. Nevertheless, young children remain focused and are eager to take part.

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need to do better?

11 January 2022 n The childminder is confident to build on what children already know. For instance, while older children enjoy sorting colours and objects, she is proactive to extend the activity. For example, she helps children to count, add and consider how many more objects are needed to make the desired total. The childminder offers continued encouragement and children persevere confidently. Children are able to match objects to corresponding written numbers, such as 'two, four' and 'six'. With a little more help they match 10 stars with the corresponding number 10. Children show they are interested and understand mathematical concepts. n Children behave very well. They play cooperatively and are kind and caring. Older children, in particular, show high levels of curiosity and concentration. They show satisfaction and achievement when they do well. All children enjoy their activities. n The warm natured, caring childminder provides a setting where children feel

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emotionally secure. The childminder helps children to build confidence and try new things. She listens to children and takes interest in what they say. She encourages children to make decisions about what they would like to do. Children benefit from various outings outdoors. They are able to experience new learning as well as being physically active. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of healthy practices. Older children, for example, explain the importance and reasons for good handwashing and how they also do this at nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to effectively safeguard the children in her care. She updates her safeguarding awareness regularly through training and research. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding and knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding. For example, she knows the procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child or if an allegation was made about her. The childminder adheres to and reviews her robust policies, procedures and risk assessments in order to keep children safe and promote their health and well- being. This includes keeping up to date in regard to any allergies children may have.

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should:

n provide more consistent support for younger children to hear and use even more language and sounds during their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557280 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190099 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Ashford, Surrey. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 5.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged four.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke with the inspector about how she plans her curriculum and how she monitors the quality of children's knowledge and understanding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. Together a joint observation was completed. The childminder explained her aims for the activity and the impact for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they were doing. The inspector read feedback from parents. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation and spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2022 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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