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 thrive with this warm and nurturing childminder. They arrive happily, settle well and are keen to explore. They are quickly immersed in a rich range of activities and show good levels of motivation. Children are excited about their learning and enthusiastically share their ideas with the childminder. Children have strong bonds with the childminder, co-childminder and their peers. They are kind to each other, and older children look out for their younger friends. Parents are very happy and say they are 'over the moon' with the care their children receive.

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The provision is good

Children spend lots of time outdoors in all weathers. They enjoy sensory exploration in the heavy-duty plastic tray. They make potions and play happily with each other. The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. Children are aware of the behaviour expectations and respond well to these. There are clear routines in place that children follow well, such as tidy-up time. The childminder uses songs and visual prompts to support children to understand routines.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning. They have high levels of confidence and independence. The childminder knows the children really well. She is able to sensitively support children who need extra help. She plans activities that excite and motivate children, while supporting their development. The childminder creates a positive, happy atmosphere and there is lots of laughter throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n Children are motivated learners. They actively explore the activities planned by the childminder. They become thoroughly engaged during a science experiment and watch with wonder as the 'foaming bubbles' appear. They spend time exploring and talking about their observations afterwards. Children show high levels of focus and concentration. Even the youngest are able to focus well on activities for sustained periods. n The childminder supports children to learn mathematical concepts, which they are then able to use independently. For example, children enjoy counting spiders into a witch's potion. They use natural resources, such as conkers, to further develop these skills. n Children are taught to be kind and gentle. This was noticeable in a vet role-play activity. Children were calm, caring and keen to help the animals to 'feel better'. They are very polite and know how to take turns and share with their friends.

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need to do better?

The children's overall behaviour is excellent. n The childminder introduces and repeats new vocabulary that then enables children to use these words independently. For example, in the vet activity, children used words such as 'medicine' and 'temperature'. This effectively supports children's communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

31 October 2022 n Children learn about healthy eating. They are encouraged to choose between different fruits at snack time. They enjoy cooking activities that support them to try a range of foods. Most recently they enjoyed making and tasting pumpkin soup. n Children are encouraged to become independent to support them when the move on to school. For example, they have all learned to put on their own wellies and puddle suits before going outside. n The childminder has good links with local nurseries and schools. She shares information effectively to ensure children have smooth transitions. This helps children experience a consistent approach. n Parents enjoy the daily information they receive about the activities their children have enjoyed. They feel their children grow in confidence and 'blossom' throughout their time with the childminder. However, the childminder has not fully developed arrangements for sharing information about children's progress

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need to do better?

and development with parents. n The childminder engages in quality communication with the children. She talks about what they are doing and asks questions. The children become confident speakers. They enjoy talking with adults and their friends. They are able to talk about their own experiences. For example, children talk about their own pets while playing with the toy ones. However, at times, the childminder does not make use of opportunities for children to use their home languages in the setting, to further enhance their language development. n Children develop a love of books. They are able to recite familiar stories, filling in missing words. The childminder skilfully uses books to support children's understanding and language. Children enjoy these calm and personalised story times and will regularly request to share a book with the childminder. The childminder threads songs and nursery rhymes throughout the day. Children

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need to do better?

love joining in with actions and choosing their favourite songs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She has up to date safeguarding training and is aware of many of the signs of abuse. This includes clear knowledge of female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She understands the actions needed if she has concerns about a child. Children are taught ways of keeping safe. They know how to use the outdoor equipment to climb, slide and swing safely. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and ensures the environment and activities are suitable and safe for the age of the children.

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should:

31 October 2022 n extend opportunities for children to use their home languages in their play and learning, to further support their good language development n strengthen partnerships with parents further so that more information is shared about children's development and parents are more fully involved in their child's assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422457 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228556 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 4 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She works with a co-childminder. She lives in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey. The childminder is available to work from 8am to 5.30pm and currently works four days a week, all year round, except for family holidays or bank holidays. She has a level 3 qualification.

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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 carried out a learning walk with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at convenient times and considered their views. n The inspector assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities that she provides children.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 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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