Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all adults living on the premises. Suitability checks have not been completed on all household members. This is a breach of requirements and has a significant impact on children's safety and overall welfare.

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The provision is inadequate

Nevertheless, children feel happy and are settle with the childminder, who takes the time to get to know them well. Children confidently move around the environment and show curiosity as they explore the resources and activities that have been set up for them. For instance, they imaginatively with their favourite dolls. The childminder knows what children enjoy and makes good use of their interests to engage them in learning. She introduces new vocabulary, promotes conversation and encourages children to repeat unfamiliar words. For example, they readily name the farm animals and mimic the noise they make. Children talk about where animals live and what they eat. They are becoming confident communicators. Children are developing well in all areas of learning and are ready for their next stage of education, including school.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well. They are learning the rules and boundaries that the childminder has in place and receive praise and encouragement when they follow these. This helps them to build a sense of pride and achievement in their own abilities.

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need to do better?

n Leadership and management are inadequate. The childminder has not identified breaches of the statutory requirements that have a significant impact on children's safety and personal development. She has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to adults living on the premises. Therefore, the required checks have not been completed to assess their suitability. This means that children are not safeguarded. n The childminder has developed a good curriculum based on the children's interests. She finds out about their routines and abilities before they start and uses this information to plan good-quality education, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder uses her observations and knowledge of how children learn to organise a range of learning experiences which build on what they can already do. For instance, the childminder plans activities to help children develop their imagination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder closely reviews children's learning and development and monitors their progress well. However, occasionally, she does not fully engage all parents in their children's learning experiences to support continued learning at home.

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need to do better?

28 February 2022 n Children have opportunities to develop their physical skills. They thoroughly enjoy using play dough, which they manipulate with their fingers and roll. The childminder uses these opportunities for children to learn about different colours. For example, children match the different coloured play dough to corresponding shapes. n The childminder teaches children to keep themselves healthy. She encourages them to sanitise their hands before meals. The childminder ensures children have daily fresh air and exercise. She takes them to the local toddler groups, where they can develop their social skills. The childminder provides children with a variety of opportunities to see the world around them. For example, they visit the local farms. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She successfully encourages them to speak and understand English. The

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need to do better?

childminder provides toddlers with good opportunities to build up their vocabulary and to begin to form sentences. For example, they learn to count and can recall the different names of shapes. Children make good progress in their communication and language. n The childminder focuses on supporting children's emotional well-being. She plans the environment to encourage them to learn about different emotions. For instance, children relish as they look at their family photographs. This promotes conversation about how people feel happy. Children are engaged and listen intently to the childminder. This helps to develop their self-esteem and positive behaviour. n Parents are happy with the care and education that the childminder provides. They are complimentary about the care their children receive. Occasionally, the childminder does not fully engage all parents in shared learning experiences to support children's continued learning at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her provision. She gathers feedback from parents and children to help her identify areas to improve. However, the childminder has not kept up to date with changes to statutory guidance.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes to adults living in the property. Therefore, Ofsted has not carried out the required suitability checks on all household members. This is a breach of the statutory requirements and has a significantly compromises children's safety. Nevertheless, the childminder is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what steps to take to protect the children she cares for. She refreshes her own safeguarding knowledge regularly and has a secure understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including radicalisation. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments on all areas of her home to help identify and remove potential hazards. This ensures that children play in a safe environment.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the relevant information about any persons living on the premises so that the necessary checks can be completed to ensure their suitability. 25/03/2022

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should:

n build on opportunities to help parents share information about their children's experiences and learning at home, to help ensure continuity in care n develop an up-to-date knowledge of all legal statutory guidance, to have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439269 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10136715 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Tadworth, Surrey. The childminder operates her setting all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 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 obtained parents' views through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

28 February 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

28 February 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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