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 and develop secure relationships with the childminder, who is caring and nurturing. They make independent choices about what they want to do and confidently explore the well-resourced environment both indoors and outdoors. Children are friendly, use good manners and behave well. They enjoy selecting stories to read and using interesting props, such as the knitted items and characters featured in the story. Children listen attentively to the childminder and copy words that she says. This contributes effectively to children's language skills.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy making marks with chalks and paintbrushes. They learn how to use stencils to create a variety of pictures and are proud of their achievements. Children show that they are developing concentration skills. For example, they persevere with tasks and use tongs to pick up buried coins. This helps to develop their hand muscles and coordination. Children confidently demonstrate their physical skills. For instance, they have fun hopping when they play hopscotch.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children on purposeful outings to explore the wider world. They visit a range of parks where they enjoy a variety of activities, such as digging in the sand. Children socialise with others when they attend singing activities at the library and visit age-appropriate groups.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and is clear about what she wants them to learn. She works closely with parents to gather key information about their children, such as their routines and interests. She monitors children's progress closely to help her to plan and support their individual learning. n The childminder has a clear vision about how to use resources to support children's learning. For instance, she has painted stones with nursery rhyme characters to help encourage children's language skills. Children enjoy finding these in the garden and talk about the pictures that they have found. n During children's play, the childminder is very attentive to them. She introduces new words, explains what they mean and responds calmly to children's questions. The childminder points to numbers and she says what they are. However, she does not explain how they can be used or what the numbers represent. This does not provide sufficient opportunities to further challenge and

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need to do better?

extend children's understanding of numeracy. n The childminder plans interesting activities and helps children to understand what makes them unique. For example, children enjoy using mirrors, paints and pasta to make images of themselves. These are used for discussion to help children learn about similarities and differences and how to respect each other's backgrounds.

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 n The childminder is a good role model and she has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She provides continuous praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence. n The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She talks to children about the benefits of brushing their teeth and how eating their nutritious lunch will make their muscles and bones strong. n Children learn about the natural world and they spend plenty of time outdoors. They take part in woodland hunts to search for items, such as different types of leaves and twigs. These are then used for painting with different textures. This supports children's creativity. Children enjoy searching for wildlife in the enclosed garden. They watch in wonder at the minibeasts the childminder helps them to find. n The childminder has communicated well with parents throughout the COVID-19

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pandemic. She adapted how parents can safely drop off and collect their children by using her back garden entrance. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's emerging independence skills. This promotes children's self-esteem. Children happily demonstrate how they put on their own coat and shoes. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and state that their children settled in well. They describe how she provides them with regular information about their children's daily routines and how their children are progressing. n The childminder attends mandatory training to help her keep up to date with legislation about children's care and learning. She has also attended training about supporting children with autism spectrum disorder as this is an area that interests her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility in protecting children from the risk of harm. This includes wider aspects of safeguarding, such as protecting children from the impact of substance abuse. She knows the possible indicators when a child needs help. The childminder has a detailed policy with the details of relevant agencies to contact for guidance or for making a referral. The childminder ensures that her home is a safe environment for children and minimises any risks. She supervises children closely and teaches them how to keep themselves safe, such as learning how to walk up and down steps safely.

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should:

n provide sufficient opportunities to further challenge and extend children's understanding of numeracy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2501199 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10191514 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Thames Ditton, Surrey. She provides care Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 carried out a learning walk with the childminder. They discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and how she uses the premises to care for the children's well-being and safety. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register and insurance. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the care and education provided and took these into account.

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Inspection activities

3 February 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

3 February 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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