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 and parents are greeted on arrival at the gate by the friendly childminder. They develop good relationships with her and demonstrate they they feel secure. For instance, children hold the childminder's hand and separate from their parents happily. They explore the welcoming environment with ease and motivation. The childminder prides herself on creating a home-from-home environment.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy learning to be independent, for example when they try to zip up their coats and put on their shoes before going out in the garden. They gain a 'can- do' attitude to trying new tasks, which supports their future learning well. Children enjoy playing with toys that capture their interest, such as play dough and small- world figures. For example, they pretend to cook their cakes they made with the play dough. Children have good opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills as they concentrate hard to put small wooden parts and puzzles together enthusiastically.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, and this helps them to understand the rules at her home. Children use good manners and learn to tidy away after themselves with encouragement from the her. They show a great level of respect for others and the environment. Children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a good curriculum based on the children's interests. She uses information that she gathers through observations of children to provide meaningful experiences. As a result, the childminder is actively involved in their play. Children create their own games and choose where to play. For instance, they demonstrate great imaginative skills as they dress up as their favourite story characters. Furthermore, the childminder skilfully helps children to understand how to care for each other as they play with the baby dolls. n Children benefit from the effective settling-in arrangements. The childminder collects detailed information about children's care routines and stages of learning when they first start at the setting. She uses this information to plan according to the children's own experiences and starting points. For example, she plans familiar care routines to help children settle in quickly from the outset.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's communication and language development. She supports children who speak English as an additional language very well. The childminder consistently introduces new vocabulary and models the correct pronunciation of words to support children's understanding. They learn to speak English very quickly. Children flourish in their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

9 March 2022 n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of the world around them. For example, she has introduced them to the different birds that visit her garden. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups. She recognises the importance of supporting young children's social skills. Children have developed good friendships with each other. n Children learn about the importance of healthy foods. They experience a range of nutritious home-cooked foods. As children eat lunch, the childminder supports them to think about what types of food are healthy for their bodies. Children have great fun in the childminder's garden where run, jump and take turns using the slide. They develop good physical skills. n Parents are very complimentary about and happy with the care and education that the childminder provides. The childminder completes regularly observations and shares these with parents, discussing their children's progress. This supports

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need to do better?

parents to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder reflects on her own skills and knowledge to help evaluate her practice. However, she does not sharply focus her professional development plans to extend her knowledge and teaching skills to the highest level. For instance, the childminder does not consistently challenge children in mathematics. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She focuses her curriculum on their social, emotional, communication and language skills and their physical development to ensure they have the skills they need to support their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge. 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 abuse and fully understands how to report child protection concerns. She implements detailed 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 professional development in order to identify further opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematics, to strengthen their skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2536545 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10215221 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Weybridge, Surrey. She works Monday to Thursday between 8am and 6pm. The childminder mainly operates during term time but can provide care during some school holidays as needed.

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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 and the childminder carried out a joint evaluation of an activity. 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. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 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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