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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content in the care of the childminder. They have built close relationships with her. Children go to her for comfort when needed and she provides cuddles in abundance. This supports their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate a can-do attitude to learning. They choose the fruit they want for their snack and confidently use the knife to chop banana and strawberries. They take part in interesting activities to promote their knowledge of good oral hygiene.

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The provision is good

Children have fun and delight in sensory experiences. For example, older children concentrate for long periods as they squish and mould play dough, while babies use spoons to stir crushed cereal and attempt to transfer it from a tray to the cup. This helps their early physical development, including hand-to-eye coordination and fine-motor skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the opportunities available for children to help develop their social skills. She regularly takes children to local parks, toddler groups and story time at the library. This helps to ensure that children have frequent opportunities to mix with other children and develop their confidence in larger groups. The childminder uses these experiences to help children develop an understanding of the community in which they live.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well and plans what she intends for them to learn. She uses her assessments and follows children's interests to build on their prior experiences. This means that children make good progress and acquire the necessary skills to help prepare them for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of quality conversations with the children and models language well. Children's communication and language are good. The childminder considers how she asks children questions. However, she does not always allow children time to think and respond or allow them time to challenge their thinking and extend their vocabulary to a higher level. n Children have opportunities to be active and enjoy spending time outdoors. They learn to climb up the steps to a slide and practise their coordination skills as they crawl through and under the plastic frame. The childminder promotes children's

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physical health effectively. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books. She has a range of different books that are easily accessible and meet the needs of the children in her care. These include hardback 'touch and feel' picture books for babies and favourite storybooks for older children.

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need to do better?

17 August 2022 n Children receive support to build on what they already know through a variety of experiences, such as identifying and matching coloured hoops and cones. However, on occasion, the childminder does not recognise when she could extend an activity further to offer more challenge. n Opportunities to support children's mathematical development happen spontaneously. The childminder encourages children to count throughout everyday activities. For example, they count the features of characters in their storybooks and excitedly join in singing number rhymes. Young children are being provided with opportunities to support their understanding of numbers up to five. n Babies receive care and support with settling-in sessions. The childminder works well with parents to aid the separation by forming good attachments and following familiar routines. n Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported. The

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childminder works with parents to ensure that children settle quickly and make good progress. The childminder uses key words in languages that are familiar to the children to aid their communication. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development to further improve the quality of education for children. She works closely with a network of local childminders to share ideas and improve their practice. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents' comments are complimentary. They say how much their children enjoy attending and have made good progress in the development of their social skills. Parents feel very well informed about their children's progress and how they can support learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder fully understands her role in relation to keeping children safe. She regularly updates her knowledge by accessing training. The childminder can describe the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to access support should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder understands the process to follow should there be an allegation made about someone that lives in the household. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and makes sure the learning environment is safe and secure. The childminder encourages children to help identify risks in the environment. This helps children understand how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n provide children with the time they need to think and respond to questions they have been asked, to enable them to share their thoughts and ideas during

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should:

17 August 2022 activities n explore ways to extend and challenge children's learning and help them to participate fully with all the activities and resources on offer to them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443738 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228638 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ash Vale in Aldershot, Surrey. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder provided a tour of her home and explained how she uses the space and provides activities. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and read written feedback. The inspector took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 August 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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