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 flourish in this nurturing, home-from-home environment. Babies and toddlers are happy, content and show delight when the childminder interacts with them. They settle quickly when they first attend. The childminder provides parents with individual support, ensuring they have a successful transition into her home. For example, she gains a wealth of information from parents regarding children's development, sleep and feeding routines. Children form warm bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel very safe, confident and secure in her care as they snuggle in for cuddles.

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The provision is good

Young children's physical development is well nurtured. For example, babies smile as they try to stretch their arms and kick their legs in excitement to reach toys on a floor mat. Toddlers have ample opportunities to climb and move freely around the childminder's home. They confidently choose resources to support them, such as push-along prams. Children develop their large muscles well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a kind and caring approach. She has high expectations of behaviour. The childminder is a positive role model for children. She helps them understand how to care for one another. For instance, toddlers help the childminder to look after the baby. Children are kind and respect each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a good curriculum based on the children's individual needs. She uses information she gathers through observations of children to provide meaningful experiences, to help extend their learning further. The childminder carefully considers each child's starting points. This includes considering the impact of COVID-19 on young children's experiences and adapting her teaching accordingly. The childminder identified that after the national restrictions were lifted, some children needed additional support to develop their personal and social skills. As a result, they regularly attend toddler groups and local classes, which helps to develop children's social skills and increase their confidence. n The childminder plans activities to develop children's communication and language skills. Children show curiosity as they watch bubbles pop in the garden. They show delight as they as they learn to blow bubbles. Young babies

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reach out for hand puppets as they take part in action songs. However, occasionally, the childminder does not fully adapt her language for the youngest children, to help extend their early language development even further. For instance, at times, younger children would benefit from hearing clear and simple language, including repetition of vocabulary, to help consolidate their learning. n The childminder supports children's well-being and independence very well.

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8 February 2022 Babies' personal needs are well met and the childminder ensures they have consistent routines. Older children are becoming increasingly independent in taking care of their own needs. For example, they persevere at finding their own shoes. Children have positive attitudes and show pride in their achievements. The childminder recognises this and praises them for their efforts. n The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe. For example, she teaches young children how to safely walk up and down steps and reminds them to keep their fingers out of the way of doors. The childminder teaches children about the importance of handwashing and how to stay healthy. For instance, she uses glitter on their hands to demonstrate how easily germs are spread in the environment. This helps children to learn about effective handwashing. n Parents are very complimentary and happy with the care and education that the

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childminder provides. They say she is 'nurturing' and that they would recommend her to other parents. Parents know what children need to learn next and how they can support this at home. They feel that the childminder communicates very well with them to meet the needs of their children. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She has completed a range of courses to ensure that she keeps up to date with training opportunities. This has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children. For example, she has recently introduced an emotion box. This helps children to talk about how they are feeling.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is also familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as exposure to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder implements detailed policies and procedures to keep children and her home safe. She carries out daily safety checks to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. The childminder ensures that she supervises children at all times. She implements policies and procedures effectively to support her good practice.

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should:

n build on the communication and language interactions with the youngest children to ensure that they make the best possible progress with their speech and language development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561861 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10190837 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 2 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Reigate, Surrey. The childminder operates during term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 inspector viewed all areas of the home used by children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, including about the activities she provides and how she supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, children's activities, and children's interactions with the childminder, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of their views. Written feedback was also viewed and considered. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for adults living in the home and her first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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