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 demonstrate consistently positive attitudes to their learning. They cooperate with each other and keep trying. For instance, they navigate the path around the woods, through fallen trees and holly bushes. Children are well behaved. They follow the positive role model the childminder provides, using good manners when interacting with others.

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The provision is good

All children develop strong bonds with the childminder. He is attentive to their needs. For example, he recognises when he can support them to wash their hands and monitors when they are ready for their lunch. The childminder and his co- childminder have a very positive relationship with each other and this is reflected in the strong bonds the children form with them. For example, children happily curl up with the childminder during story sessions and show affection towards him.

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The provision is good

Children show great enthusiasm as they engage in reading books with the childminder. He talks to the children about the different parts of the body and what they do. For example, he explains how food we eat travels down into the stomach. Children delight in lifting the flaps in the book to reveal different internal organs. The childminder uses a good range of questions to encourage and extend children's vocabulary and understanding. All children are making consistent progress and are well prepared to move on to their next stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. He has high expectations of how the children should behave. The childminder offers praise and encouragement during activities. This promotes children's self-confidence and helps them to learn when they are doing the right thing. n Children are well supported to understand the diverse society they live in. They access a broad selection of resources, such as dolls, books and small-world people. This helps to introduce children to the concept that people look different from each other, but can have the same experiences. n The childminder works effectively with his co-childminder to develop learning experiences outdoors and enable children to learn about nature around them. For example, children thoroughly enjoy going on a scavenger hunt in the local woodlands. The childminder considers what he wants the children to learn and talks to the children throughout their walk. However, children's learning could be

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further developed through the use of appropriate resources. n Children benefit from a wide range of trips and outings to places of interest in their local community. For example, they go to nearby common land and parks, where they explore, investigate and discover wildlife and nature. They learn to appreciate animals and take risks in their environment, for instance by helping to

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1 March 2022 care for the childminder's pet alpacas and pigs. Children delight in assisting to feed the animals their breakfast. They take turns and count how many scoops of food each animal will need. n The childminder promotes children's independence in their self-care very well through daily routines. For example, children find and put on their own coats and wellies ready for the garden. They use the bathroom independently and always try to do things for themselves before asking for help, such as washing their hands. This helps children to learn to persevere and gives them a very strong sense of pride in their achievements. n Although the childminder has undertaken some training, he does not always reflect on his practice to establish a highly targeted programme of professional development to ensure that his skills and knowledge improve the learning experiences of the children. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents are kept informed of day-to-day

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events at the setting and know how their children are progressing. The childminder and his co-childminder provide photos during the day for parents to see what their children are doing. He talks with parents when they collect their children at the end of the day. Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides. They comment that the children are 'very lucky to attend such a unique setting' and say they would recommend him to other parents looking for a childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a suitable knowledge of his safeguarding responsibilities. He is aware of possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if he has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is looking forward to refresher face-to-face safeguarding training. He supervises children carefully. The childminder creates a very safe and secure environment for children to play and learn in, both in the setting and on outings. He knows how to identify and remove or minimise risk to keep children safe. The childminder ensures that children are supervised at all times when they are eating meals and snacks.

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should:

n plan more effective use of resources during learning experiences n identify training needs and professional development opportunities to help increase knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539602 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10215321 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 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 2019. He lives in Woking, Surrey and works in Guildford, Surrey. He operates from 8am until 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate home-based childcare qualification at level 3. He works with a co-childminder.

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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 viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how he implements the educational programmes for children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. The inspector observed the children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks and paediatric first-aid qualifications.

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Inspection activities

1 March 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

1 March 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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