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 enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant and demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. The childminder and her assistant have created a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy and safe. They have high expectations for every child and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children and their families are welcomed.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a language-rich environment and numerous opportunities to build on their vocabulary. For instance, they enjoy listening to songs and rhymes. The childminder and her assistant continually provide a dialogue, repeat words and encourage young children to be vocal. These positive interactions help to promote children's emerging communication and language skills.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of rich opportunities to explore the outdoors and meet new people. The childminder organises regular trips to enable children to meet people within their wider world. For example, children benefit from regular visits to the local library, parks, art gallery and local airport to watch aeroplanes take off and land. These experiences help to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives and backgrounds of people within their community.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They assess children's learning effectively. The childminder and her assistant carry out regular observations on children and use this information to plan for their next steps. These accurate assessments allow them to quickly identify when children may need additional support so that they can implement plans to help children to progress further. n Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are keen to explore, investigate and develop the skills they will need for the future. For example, babies and toddlers develop an understanding of how to use simple technology. They recognise that they need to press the buttons on electronic toys to make these light up and make sounds. n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and early literacy skills well. Children enjoy looking at and listening to stories. Regular

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visits to the library allow children to choose books to share with the childminder. However, she does not always encourage children to take these home so that parents can promote a love of reading even further. n Children behave well. The childminder and her assistant act as very good role models. They have a calm and consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. For example, they give children gentle reminders to help them to

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3 March 2022 understand behaviours that are acceptable and those that are not. Children play harmoniously together and are happy to share and take turns. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact with them throughout the day and shares photos and observations of children's activities. Parents report that their children love the time they spend with the childminder and are happy. They appreciate the good level of communication provided by the childminder. n The childminder and her assistant help the youngest children to develop good physical skills. For example, they encourage them to pull themselves to standing and hold their hands so that they can practise walking. n Overall, children benefit from lots of opportunities to play outdoors. Toddlers eagerly discover nature as they look for flowers, leaves and twigs within their environment. However, during these activities, the childminder holds babies in

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her arms. This means that they are not given equal opportunity to fully explore and investigate their natural surroundings. n Children develop a good understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages them to follow good hygiene routines, such as regularly washing their hands. Children demonstrate good levels of independence when carrying out everyday tasks. For instance, they collect their coats and boots and help to dress themselves for outdoor play. n The childminder and her assistant are committed to their role and ongoing professional development. They make good use of training opportunities and regularly evaluate the activities provided. This helps them to identify areas for improvement to the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant fully understand their role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. They update their safeguarding knowledge regularly through attending training courses. Both the childminder and her assistant can confidently identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including wider safeguarding issues, such as extremism and exploitation. The childminder knows who to report any concerns to. She carries out daily safety checks and continuously assesses the environment for risks. She removes any hazards as soon as they are identified. The childminder and her assistant supervise children well, including when they are eating.

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should:

n consider ways of adapting outdoor activities, to enable all children to fully benefit from them

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should:

3 March 2022 n enhance the opportunities to encourage and support parents to foster their child's love of books and stories at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2539337 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10215307 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 5 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 Addlestone, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. Both the childminder and her assistant hold relevant qualifications at level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for three- year-old children.

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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 had a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n Throughout the inspection, the inspector carried out observations of the interactions between the adults and the children, indoors and outdoors, to evaluate the support for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

3 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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3 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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