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 very happy in the care of the childminder. She supports children's emotional security well and provides them with nurturing interactions. This helps children feel safe and secure. Children enjoy a range of exciting activities which the childminder plans to help them make good progress in their learning. For example, babies develop physical strength as they access walkers to build on their emerging walking skills.

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The provision is good

Children confidently move around the environment and show curiosity as they explore resources and activities. For instance, the childminder thoughtfully provides a tray of water, herbs and different containers for them to play imaginatively. She knows what children enjoy and makes good use of their interests to engage them in learning. Young children develop good communication skills. They learn new words such as 'astronaut' and 'rocket'. Children are developing well in all areas of learning. This helps them to be ready for their next stage of education, including school.

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The provision is good

Children receive praise and encouragement, which helps them to build a sense of pride and achievement in their own abilities. The childminder is a good role model and is kind and calm. Children's behaviour is very good. They play harmoniously alongside each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a well-planned, coherent curriculum that focuses on supporting children to develop their personal, social and emotional development. She finds out from parents about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. The childminder uses information she gathers through observations of children to provide meaningful experiences, in order to help extend their learning further. She skilfully plays alongside children, extending their social skills and early language development. n The childminder develops children's love of singing and storytelling. She sings to them and uses puppets for characters, as she brings the songs to life. Children thoroughly enjoy sharing books, and eagerly reach out to turn the page. The childminder describes her own and the children's actions to help provide a rich language experience. n Children bring mathematical language into their play. For example, they

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recognise that filled pots of water are heavy. However, the childminder does not consistently use opportunities that arise naturally through play and routines to further develop children's mathematical understanding of numbers and counting. n The childminder helps children to manage their feelings and emotions. She has a good selection of books on these subjects, along with mirrors. As children look

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24 January 2022 at their faces in the mirror, she talks about different facial expressions and feelings. This helps children to understand their different emotions. n The childminder teaches children to be independent and how to keep themselves healthy. She encourages them to wash their hands before meals. Young children concentrate as they take off their shoes. Children's independence is further developed as they learn to carry out tasks, such as putting their toys away before mealtimes. Their health and independence are promoted well. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are kept informed of day-to-day events at the setting and know how their children are progressing. The childminder provides online photographs during the day for parents to see what children are doing. She also talks with parents when they collect their children at the end of the day. Parents comment that their children have fun and 'thrive' at

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the childminder's setting. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice and monitors the quality of her provision to make ongoing improvements. For example, she provides a lot of play opportunities outside for the children to enjoy and appreciate their environment and to support their curiosity of the natural world. The childminder continues to update her professional development. For instance, she liaises with other childminders and completes online training courses. This helps her to gain ideas of activities to provide for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues and ensures that all her policies are updated to reflect these. This helps her to keep children safe from harm. The childminder knows the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and fully understands how to report child protection concerns. She implements policies and procedures to keep children and her home safe. The childminder carries out daily safety checks to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to a high level.

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should:

n enhance children's understanding of numbers and counting, and strengthen support for children to hear and use numbers in their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2529488 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10215095 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector obtained parents' views through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

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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24 January 2022 24 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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