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 are happy, safe and settle quickly into the warm and inviting environment that the childminder provides. They clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and include her in their play and activities. For example, they were keen to show her how they had matched wooden shapes. Children relish the praise given by the attentive childminder. This helps to build their self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Children are developing good language and communication skills. They enjoy listening to familiar songs, such as 'sleeping bunnies', and joining in with the words and actions. Children enjoy sharing books together and talking about the pictures. They benefit from the childminder introducing new vocabulary as they play. For instance, during a planting activity, the childminder introduces words, such as 'soil' and 'roots'. These activities help children learn how vegetables grow and the changes that happen from planting a seed until it is ready for eating.

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The provision is good

Children behave well for their age. They show kindness and understand that they need to share. The childminder is a positive role model. She talks frequently about what types of behaviour is expected of children. This helps them to understand her high expectations. Children are enthusiastic to learn and are developing good independence skills. For example, children are encouraged to have a go at feeding themselves at lunchtime with cutlery. All children are making consistent progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with some opportunities to learn about backgrounds and cultures different to their own. She takes the children out into the community, such as to playgroups. This helps children to develop good social skills through engaging with other children. However, the childminder does not consistently build on children's knowledge to enhance their understanding of diversity and the wider world. n The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and provides them with a range of activities to support their interests and next steps in learning. She has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. However, occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of these activities. Sometimes, she rushes activities and does not allow children to fully engage; for instance, children were happily chopping vegetables when they were moved on to another activity. This is not consistently supporting children to develop strong

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need to do better?

attention skills. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She shares with them what she has been doing with children and how they are progressing. The childminder gives parents suggestions of what they can do at home to enhance

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24 January 2022 their children's learning further. This helps to support continuity of care for children. Parents report that they are extremely happy with the care and learning their children receive from the childminder. They comment that 'she is wonderful'. n The childminder helps children learn about friendly behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns. For instance, she supports children to share tools as they explore dough. Children learn how to share and to use tools to make marks. Children squeal with delight as they create different shapes with their friends. The childminder praises children's kind behaviour and says 'well done', which helps boost their self-esteem. n The childminder teaches children about oral health in enjoyable ways. Children are introduced to toothbrushes in their play. For instance, they carefully carry the dolls and pretend to brush the dolls' teeth. The childminder talks to children

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about their experiences of cleaning their teeth at home. This helps children to learn how to look after their teeth. n The childminder provides healthy home-cooked meals for the children and supports them to begin to learn about healthy eating. Children have daily opportunities to spend time outside and to be physically active in their play. n The childminder accesses regular training and uses this to improve her practice. For example, she has recently completed training on changes to the early years foundation stage. The childminder consistently evaluates her practice. She uses feedback from parents and children to strengthen the provision. n The childminder weaves opportunities for early mathematical development into children's play. For instance, as children explore wooden shapes, the childminder narrates what shapes they have picked up. She extends this by counting the number of shapes children have stacked carefully.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very strong knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the local procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder maintains her statutory training and has accessed further training to enhance her understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She is fully aware of her responsibilities should an allegation be made against her or a household member.

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should:

n reflect on how children are encouraged to become active learners with good attention and concentration skills, and make fewer interruptions when children are absorbed in play and learning

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should:

24 January 2022 n provide a wider range of experiences that helps children to further develop their understanding of diversity and the similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557924 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190393 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 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 Cranleigh, Surrey. The childminder operates her setting for most of the year from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. She holds a relevant 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

24 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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