Rigby, Nicola

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 happy and enjoy their time with this fun and caring childminder. For example, younger children proudly show off their language skills when they pretend to answer a phone. Children are confident communicators. For instance, they babble happily to visitors. Children confidently demonstrate new skills that they have learned, such as walking and counting toy cars. Children learn new words, such as 'squishy' and 'squash', as they are encouraged to roll out and mould malleable dough.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy nursery rhymes and singing. For example, children participate enthusiastically in learning nursery rhymes, such as 'The wheels on the bus'. They carry on swishing their arms afterwards and hold hands with their friends, smiling broadly. Younger children develop good physical skills as they learn how to hold pens and make marks. Children have some opportunities to manage some routine tasks for themselves. For instance, before eating, children know how to use soap and rub their hands together to get them clean while singing 'wash the germs away'.

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need to do better?

n Children's speech and language skills are supported well. For example, the childminder introduces the names of colours and vehicles while the children play with the role-play garage. The childminder speaks extremely clearly and asks children precise and well-considered questions to extend their thinking skills. n The childminder helps children to develop some independence skills. However, sometimes, she is not fully effective at recognising opportunities where she can teach children the knowledge and skills to manage routine tasks for themselves. The childminder talks to children about healthy eating and the need to drink plenty of water to help them digest their food. n Parents are extremely happy with the care that the childminder gives to their children. They say that the childminder is 'dedicated, nurturing and professional'. The childminder offers bespoke settling-in sessions to meet the needs of all

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children. This helps children to settle quickly in her care. Parents say that they appreciate the daily verbal feedback about their children's day, weekly photos and the activities given to them to support children's learning at home. n Children have good opportunities to visit places of interest in the local community and learn about different cultures, religions and beliefs. For example, children enjoy regular trips to the local park, woodlands, library and music groups. She regularly discusses people's disabilities, similarities and differences while out on trips and through stories. The childminder works hard to break down stereotypes that children in her care may have. n Children are motivated and are very eager to join in sharing books with the

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13 December 2022 childminder. She introduces new words through stories and reads in a way that sparks their interest. Children listen intently and join in with excitement as they recall familiar phrases and ask questions about their favourite Christmas stories. This helps all children to make very good progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder has developed good links with the local schools and pre-schools that children attend. She supports children well to prepare for school by providing opportunities for them to socialise with others and gain confidence in larger groups. She builds their self-esteem by offering praise when children persevere with activities and achieve their own goals. n Good partnerships with parents and professionals allow for consistency in each child's learning and development. The childminder works closely with other agencies to ensure that children with identified delays in their development

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receive the support required at the earliest opportunity. n Behaviour is generally good and children use good manners. On occasion, children become frustrated. The childminder swiftly intervenes and distracts them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure safeguarding knowledge. She understands her role and responsibilities in looking after the children in her care. She can identify and recognise some signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She understands local procedures in place to report any potential concerns. The childminder is knowledgeable about indicators of a wide range of child protection matters, such as radicalisation. She has up-to-date paediatric first-aid training and is aware of the action to take in case of a medical emergency.

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should:

n make better use of opportunities and resources to support children to manage their self-care even more independently n strengthen knowledge and teaching skills to help children to talk about their emotions and begin to understand the impact of their behaviour on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304226 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10263640 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 11 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Ewell, Epsom and works Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n During a learning walk, a discussion was held about how the learning is organised and planned for the children. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback during the inspection. The inspector took account of all of their views. n The inspector viewed documents, such as suitability checks, the safeguarding policy and first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

13 December 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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13 December 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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