Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she understands how to plan and deliver an effective programme of learning for children. She understands the importance of identifying what children need to learn next. The childminder knows how to plan suitably challenging and enjoyable activities to support this learning intent. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress. She describes how she will use children's interests to plan activities and promote the next steps in their learning. The childminder describes the broad range of techniques she will use to encourage children to talk and express themselves. n The childminder confidently discussed the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She will ensure that parents are kept informed about every aspect of their child's care and education to enable them to support and extend children's learning at home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to be a good role model to support children to build important social skills. She recognises the need to help children to understand about good behaviour and how they can manage their own emotions. The childminder knows to help children to gain independence in their own self-care skills, to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice, develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder's home is suitable for children's care. She offers a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder provides healthy snacks and fresh drinking water. She provides daily outdoor play in her large, enclosed outdoor space. Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills, such as using the mud kitchen, playing ball games, balancing and jumping on logs. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs that may indicate a concern

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This provision meets requirements

about children's welfare. She completes relevant training to refresh her sound knowledge of child protection procedures. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and the people to contact, should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396154 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228506 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6. The childminder is open from 8am to 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports and delivers the educational programmes for children. n The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement. n The inspector discussed requirements with the childminder to check her knowledge.

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Inspection activities

19 May 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

19 May 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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