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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are very happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. They greet visitors politely and confidently engage in conversation by sharing what they are playing. It is evident that children have developed good social skills for their young age.

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder who is nurturing and attentive. She listens and responds intently to the children. They relish the praise and the encouragement that they continually receive from the childminder, who recognises their efforts and achievements. This contributes to the development of self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children are self-confident and independent. They learn to manage their own self- care. For example, older children wash and dry their hands without help and babies are learning to feed themselves independently during mealtimes.

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The provision is good

Children develop their early mathematics skills well. They engage in mathematical activities regularly. Children learn about different shapes through reading books and pointing out shapes in the childminder's house and garden. For example, the childminder makes children aware of a spider web under the outdoor table and asks children what shape it is. As a result, children confidently talk about numbers, shapes and quantities.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy a variety of outings to help them learn about their local community. They visit local parks, attend social groups and borrow books from the local library. Children see different people and places. This helps them to develop an understanding of the diversity of the world they live in. n Children behave well and play alongside one another harmoniously most of the time. Children are encouraged to express their emotions and are learning how to manage their feelings in a positive way. The childminder helps children to understand right from wrong. She speaks to them in a calm voice when dealing with any minor issues, which are swiftly resolved. This helps children to feel secure in her care and teaches them to resolve conflict in a positive manner from the outset. n Children benefit from healthy snacks provided for them by the childminder. The childminder talks to children about healthy eating and bakes seasonal and

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healthy meals with them. For example, she recently baked pumpkin pancakes with them and asked the children to name the ingredients they used. Children gain a good understanding of healthy eating and adopt healthy eating habits. n The childminder has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn

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18 October 2022 next and plans activities that build on what they know and can do. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development. However, on occasion, some children are disengaged during adult–led activities and the learning intent primarily focuses on the older children. This means the childminder does not have an equal focus on all children's learning needs. n The childminder supports the development of children's, including very young children's, communication and language skills well. She uses books to solidify their knowledge of topics and regularly introduces new words. Children enjoy engaging in meaningful conversations with the childminder. She skilfully incorporates words such as 'sprinkle' and 'crack' while chatting about baking. n Parents speak highly of the committed childminder and the care their children receive. They are pleased with the progress that children make. Parents

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comment that they are kept regularly informed about their children's day-to-day activities and progress. The childminder works collaboratively with parents to support their children's development and learning, both at the setting and at home. For example, she works with parents when children are ready to be toilet trained. n The childminder fully understands the importance of keeping her strong knowledge and understanding of childcare updated. She completes relevant online courses, including courses in relation to supporting children's emotions and action planning to help children reintegrate after the COVID-19 pandemic. n The childminder describes how she looks for new ideas to extend the learning opportunities for children. For example, she has recently attended training in relation to forest school activities and is planning to create a forest school area in her garden. This will help her to further support children's resilience and

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physical skills, as well teaching them about the natural world they live in.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very robust knowledge safeguarding and child protection. She confidently understands her responsibility to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes regular training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. Her understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views or behaviours, is strong. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of the work of the local safeguarding children partnership. There are clear and concise procedures for the childminder to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder risk assesses outings and has taught children the rules of road safety when crossing roads. This ensures children's safety is met continuously.

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should:

18 October 2022 n strengthen the implementation of adult-led activities and ensures that they focus equally on all children's learning intentions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468695 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228848 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 6 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Shepperton, Surrey. The childminder cares for children during term time, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder accepts funding for the free provision of education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and they discussed their findings. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training and registers. n The inspector considered the written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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

18 October 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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