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 greeted with warmth, care and kindness. Children's emotional well- being is at the forefront of the childminder's ethos. She strives to make each child feel safe, secure and respected. In turn, children are polite, helpful, kind, happy and confident individuals. Older children model high behaviour expectations to younger children. For example, they help them out of the buggy, open doors for them and help with their snack.

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The provision is good

Children learn the importance of good manners, and mealtimes are social occasions where children sit down at the table and talk about their day. Children develop self- care skills and persistence, and they can independently meet their own needs. For example, they access the toilet and effectively use a knife and fork.

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The provision is good

Children's interests are followed through child-led play and enhanced by adult-led activities, such as exploring colour, pattern and creativity through firework pictures. Children confidently and freely express their thoughts, knowing their feelings and ideas are valued.

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The provision is good

The children access a broad curriculum that is well sequenced. They enjoy exploring the local field, where they climb on tree trunks and celebrate the outdoors. The childminder has recently installed a garden pond so the children can explore nature first hand. Each child has their own fish and spends time observing insects. They hope frogspawn will appear in the warmer months to come.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an ambitious curriculum and understands the way young children learn. Children in her care make good progress. She supports children in developing the essential skills needed for later learning. The childminder uses narrative and demonstration to teach children new concepts. At times, this happens at speed, which means children are not given sufficient time to process and respond to the information and questions heard. Nevertheless, she provides children with a language-rich environment, filled with positive interactions. n The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She identifies children's next steps and works with parents to support these areas. She makes detailed checks that enable early gaps to be identified so that targeted support can be put in place quickly. n The children have a large, inviting play space to access. Resources are rotated so that children remain interested and engaged in their learning. Children are

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need to do better?

happy to explore the resources independently but also welcome the childminder in joining them. Shared interactions develop children's understanding of simple concepts, such as looking at big and small when stacking sizing boxes.

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need to do better?

2 November 2022 n Children demonstrate they know the routines and boundaries well. For example, they independently wash their hands before having snack and take their shoes off when entering the house. Hygiene practices are well rooted and implemented consistently. Children learn the importance of having clean hands before eating, and each child has their own hand towel to avoid cross-contamination. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and value the care she provides. Parents acknowledge the progress children have made since joining the childminder and enjoy seeing their learning files. Parents are aware of children's next steps, which enables them to build on their children's learning experiences. Parents comment that the childminder is 'kind, gentle and an outstanding person'. n The childminder offers a healthy range of home-cooked food to the children, which is rotated every three weeks. This encourages children to understand the

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importance of healthy eating and make good choices with regards to eating habits. The childminder is aware of children's allergies and will adapt the menu so that they are catered for in an inclusive way. n The childminder engages effectively with schools, nurseries and other local childminders. She is keen to build good relationships with other professionals and values the impact they have on children's lives. This enables continuity and consolidation in children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. She attends local safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and practice up to date. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms relating to abuse. She shows a good understanding of the procedure she would follow and the services she would contact if she had any concerns about the safety and welfare of a child. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate, enabling her to treat accidents or injuries effectively. She is aware of children's allergies prior to starting, which allows her to cater for children safely.

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should:

n strengthen support for children to think through and respond to interactions and questions, to enable them to gain a deeper level of understanding and promote their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443681 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228636 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 25 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 8 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Banstead, Surrey. The childminder operates five days a week, from 7am to 6pm, during school term time only. She lives with her four children and their family dog.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 November 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

2 November 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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