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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and are helped to feel secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy exploring the variety of sensory experiences available to them. In particular, they have fun painting their hands and making prints with them. Children also enjoy planting lettuce seeds in pots. The childminder supports children's emerging language skills very well. For instance, she repeats back correctly words that they attempt to say and she describes the textures and colours that are seen and used.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children learn about their local community. They visit nearby woods and have fun searching for wildlife, such as minibeasts. Children show that they are caring towards insects when they carefully handle them in the garden. They confidently show visitors where ants and woodlice might live and they are excited to learn about them.

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The provision is good

Children are able to socialise with similar-aged children. The childminder takes children to purposeful age-appropriate groups where they enjoy music and singing activities. They understand the expectations for behaviour and the childminder encourages them to take turns with popular toys. This helps children to learn how to negotiate with each other. Consequently, they behave well and play contentedly alongside each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is nurturing and caring, which helps children to develop secure and caring bonds with her. She is devoted to the children and speaks passionately about her role. The childminder works closely with parents to help their children to feel very settled in her home. Children demonstrate that they feel safe when they happily greet the childminder and her family. n The childminder places a high emphasis on helping children develop their communication skills. She routinely uses sign language to help younger children express themselves. This helps them to express their needs clearly and contributes to them feeling fully included and secure. n The childminder is very aware of her curriculum intent and the impact it can have on children's development. She observes children as they play and uses her knowledge to check their progress. The childminder is aware of other professionals who can support children and shares this information with parents.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans regular activities throughout the year to help children learn about the wider world. She teaches children to have consideration for others and respect their differences. However, children do not have consistent opportunities to extend their understanding of what makes them unique and the diverse world in which they live.

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need to do better?

12 July 2022 n Children enjoy playing outdoors, where the childminder ensures there is a wide range of resources to suit the development needs of children. For instance, children pretend to have tea parties. They confidently pour water for each other. This helps children to keep hydrated during hot weather. n The childminder attends regular training to help keep her knowledge up to date and to acquire new information. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic she attended training specifically to support children's emotional welfare. From this, the childminder spends even more time talking and listening to children to help them express their thoughts and emotions. n Parents speak highly about the childminder. They say that she provides a home- from-home environment and that their children's confidence has increased since attending. The childminder shares information about their children's day. However, she does not maximise opportunities to help parents to build on their

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need to do better?

children's learning at home. n The childminder regularly reviews the service provided for children and their parents. She makes amendments to ensure that children are always comfortable in her care. For instance, she has placed a canopy over popular play items outdoors, such as the painting and drawing tables. Therefore, children are protected from intense heat when playing in the garden. n Children enjoy listening and dancing to songs. They happily choose musical instruments and shake them. The childminder incorporates other areas of learning effectively, such as mathematical development. She uses her fingers to introduce simple counting rhymes to children as they sing a popular nursery rhyme. She uses lots of praise to help promote their self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very robust knowledge of safeguarding. She is aware of the indicators that may suggest that a child is at risk of harm. This includes concerns if children are at risk of being exposed to substance abuse. She is confident in reporting any concerns she has. The childminder regularly carries out training to keep her knowledge up to date. She supervises children diligently, indoors and outdoors, and when they are eating. The childminder talks to the children about risks as they play. This helps them to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities for children to extend their understanding of what makes them unique and the diverse world in which they live n extend the good partnership with parents to provide more opportunities for them to be involved in supporting their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428264 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10219753 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 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Horley, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children between 7.30am and 6pm on most weekdays throughout the year, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed children's activities and the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the children and read feedback from parents. She took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

12 July 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

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