Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is outstanding

Children are very warmly welcomed by the extremely caring childminder and her assistant when they arrive. Those who need a little more reassurance and time to settle greatly appreciate being able to bring comforters from home. The childminder is in tune with each child's emotional well-being and knows when they need a little more support. Older children show high levels of independence. They show great perseverance while they master tasks, such as putting on their coats and shoes independently before they play outdoors. The childminder and her assistant praise children warmly when they overcome challenges. This helps children develop a strong sense of self-esteem as they take pride in their accomplishments.

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in a highly stimulating environment and all make outstanding progress in their learning and development. They make superb use of the freedom they have to explore the broad range of resources and to choose what they want to do. Children become engrossed in activities and concentrate for long periods. The skilful planning and interactions of the childminder and her assistant significantly enhance children's learning and enjoyment. For example, children were fascinated as they played with pine cones. Children enjoy a wealth of activities that encourage them to solve problems and communicate their ideas confidently. For example, they use positional language, such as behind and under, as they talk about their hiding places following a game of hide and seek.

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need to do better?

n The quality of teaching is excellent. The childminder has a superb understanding of how to deliver the curriculum. She uses her extensive knowledge of the children to assess their current learning and development. The childminder reflects on what children know and can do to plan activities and experiences that challenge and extend their learning further. Consequently, children show high levels of concentration as activities are based on their interests. n The childminder's assessment of children's progress is comprehensive, accurate and very clear. She uses effective tools to help identify and swiftly addresses any areas where children need additional support. Through highly effective interactions with the childminder and her assistant, children make rapid progress from their starting points. n The childminder uses every opportunity to prioritise children's speech and language development. She provides an environment that is rich in language,

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with numerous opportunities for children to build on their vocabulary, for example by using positional language such as 'on top of', 'under' or 'behind'. Even the youngest children communicate extremely well for their young ages. The childminder expertly uses her skills to support children's communication,

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17 March 2022 providing visual cues to help them express their needs, wants or wishes. This is particularly beneficial for children attending who are learning English as an additional language. n Children have an excellent understanding of what they need to do to stay healthy. They talk about the importance of cleaning their hands before meals, and eat a wide a variety of nutritious snacks and meals. Children have ample opportunities to be physically active and spend time outdoors. For example, they play out in the garden on a daily basis and visit local parks and other outdoor sites. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She helps children to learn about respectful behaviours and encourages them to think about how rare and minor issues could be resolved. As a result, children understand how to behave towards each other and play harmoniously together. n Partnerships with parents and other early years settings where children attend

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are exemplary. The childminder proactively makes contact with other early years settings to share information about children's progress. Parents express the highest of praise for the childminder and her assistant. They appreciate the high-quality learning experiences provided. The childminder provides parents with excellent assessments of their children's development. Parents describe their children as 'thriving' in her care. n The childminder supports her assistant extremely well. They work together seamlessly. Robust supervision and mentoring from the childminder ensures the assistant develops her teaching practice to the highest level. The childminder has a very strong commitment to supporting her own and her assistant's well- being and ongoing professional development. She is incredibly keen to use her learning from training to enhance the already impressive outcomes for children. For example, following recent training, the childminder made good use of

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learning to provide more diverse resources and activities for children. She reports that this has helped to extend their skills of perseverance and concentration even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate an extensive knowledge of how to safeguard children. They make use of regular training opportunities to refresh their strong knowledge of safeguarding. They can identify the signs a child may be at risk of harm and know how to report these concerns. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation, county lines and the 'Prevent' duty. She has robust procedures in place for managing allegations and where to report these. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place and teaches children about managing risks and keeping themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413024 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136635 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 12 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Oxted, Surrey. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. She works with an assistant.

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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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistant and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of the assistant's interactions with children with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning.

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n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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