Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has completed training on the early years foundation stage. She understands how children learn and how to promote their development. The childminder has suitable systems to help her to assess children's progress and plan activities that support the next stage of their learning. n The childminder has a suitable range of toys and play equipment to help her to meet children's learning needs. She discusses how she will use outdoor play to encourage exercise, social skills and teamwork, such as through sports games. n The childminder understands safeguarding issues, including wider issues, such as extreme views and behaviours. She has detailed knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle, with a particular focus on nutrition. She knows the importance of supporting

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children's emotional well-being and building their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her practice and develop her skills. She keeps up to date with training, researches good practice and is well informed about changes that affect her childminding provision. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She recognises the need to regularly share information about children's progress and development.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554756 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10175045 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Redhill, Surrey. She operates before and after school each weekday, for most of the year. She has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 inspector discussed the areas of the home available for childminding with the childminder and how she plans to use the space to support children's learning. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to meet the needs of children, including their development, safety and welfare. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, suitability and paediatric first-aid training.

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Inspection activities

26 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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26 January 2022 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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