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

p.1

The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They make choices about what they want to do and take part in activities that help them to build their knowledge and skills over time. For example, they create pictures of their faces. During these activities, the childminder talks to them about the similarities between themselves and others and what makes them unique. Children confidently identify that they have the same facial features but that the colour of their eyes and hair is different.

p.2

The provision is good

Children behave very well and have a positive attitude to learning. They benefit from the childminder's positive role modelling and consistent approach. The childminder has high expectations for every child. As a result, children build good friendships with their peers and play cooperatively together. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder gives them consistent messages and her approach to managing children's behaviour is good. Children learn to manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour.

p.2

The provision is good

Children develop good skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For instance, they demonstrate high levels of independence as they make their own sandwiches at lunch. They know the importance of washing their hands regularly, and they confidently ask for help when needed. Children use numbers and counting in their everyday play. For instance, they count the number of stickers and sequins they use during craft activities.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children are encouraged to lead active and healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides children with indoor and outdoor physical play opportunities. They visit local parks, where they learn to balance on different equipment. The childminder successfully helps children to identify and manage risks. For example, children recognise that the play equipment at the park may be slippery when wet. n The childminder supports children well to develop a positive attitude to learning. Children are eager to learn and show high levels of imagination. For example, during role play, they pretend to care for the dolls and use a play telephone to ring for a doctor. As they do this, they sing 'Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick'. n Overall, the childminder supports children's communication and language well. Throughout activities, she provides a commentary and models good conversational skills. Children have access to a wide range of books and

p.2

need to do better?

frequently sing songs and rhymes during their everyday play. However, on occasion, the childminder does not encourage the younger children to express their thoughts and ideas during play. This means that they sometimes play

p.2

need to do better?

31 March 2022 quietly. n The childminder responds to children's interests well. For example, children say that they want to make post boxes with hats on, after seeing these in the local community. The childminder encourages children to recall the different types of hats they have seen. Children describe the colours of the hats that have been knitted for the post boxes. n The childminder is in tune with children's individual capabilities. She observes and assesses them during play, to identify what they need to learn next. She provides an environment that enables children to access resources easily and make independent choices in their play. However, the childminder does not consistently teach children the importance of keeping their environment tidy. As a result, the playroom floor becomes cluttered with toys and resources. This minimises the space for children to move around. n The childminder has developed positive partnerships with parents. She

p.2

need to do better?

communicates effectively with them to find out what children already know and can do before they start attending. The childminder uses this information to plan her curriculum to support children's next steps. Parents comment that the 'caring, inspirational and motivational childminder' provides a 'comforting and playful environment' for the children. n The childminder takes a very proactive approach to developing her knowledge and skills. She completes regular training and continually reflects on how she can improve her practice. For example, she has completed training on how to evaluate the effectiveness of her curriculum. This has enabled her to plan more precisely for children's learning.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. She has comprehensive safeguarding procedures and policies in place. The childminder completes regular training to help her to identify the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. This includes a wide range of safeguarding issues, such as exploitation, female genital mutilation and extremism. She can confidently describe the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder completes regular checks on her home to ensure that it is safe and secure.

p.3

should:

n encourage all children to express their thoughts and ideas during play to help extend their communication and language skills even further n provide more opportunities for children to think about keeping their environment

p.3

should:

31 March 2022 tidy so they have more space to play with their chosen resources.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2543122 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10215421 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Staines-Upon-Thames, Middlesex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.30pm, for the majority of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

p.5

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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector all the areas of her home that she uses for childminding and explained how she organises her space and resources to meet children's care and learning needs. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

p.5

Inspection activities

31 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

31 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7