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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy, calm and relaxed and enjoy their time in this setting. They have strong attachments with the childminder and embrace in cuddles with her frequently. Children benefit from a thoughtfully planned environment and rich selection of resources to capture their interest and fascination. They explore fossils together and dig for dinosaur bones in the garden. Children are excited to learn and are deeply engaged.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They are kind, polite and play cooperatively together. The praise that the childminder gives them for sharing helps to raise children's confidence and self-esteem. Children are very well supported to understand their feelings and emotions. They enjoy listening to stories to help them learn and understand about different emotions.

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The provision is good

Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children speak positively of well-balanced and nutritious meals. They relish regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise outdoors. For example, children learn to run, jump and swing at the park or on planned nature walks. Children learn to take care of their personal needs. They follow good hygiene practices, for example washing their hands after activities and before and after meals.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She carefully plans activities to broaden and deepen children's knowledge. Children make good progress, learning skills to support their future success. n The childminder's curriculum considers school readiness and ensures all children are confident and active learners. Children show good levels of independence from a young age. They confidently put on their coats and wellington boots for outdoor play. However, at times, the childminder does not fully consider how to challenge older children to understand how to identify risk. n The childminder demonstrates a thorough knowledge of child development and uses this to identify areas where children need support. She completes regular assessments to help identify gaps in children's learning. As a result, the childminder puts interventions quickly in place. n Teaching is good. The childminder comments and asks children questions to

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understand what they know. This encourages children to recap their prior learning and challenges their memory skills. However, the childminder does not always allow enough time for younger children to respond to questions. This means they have less opportunities to express their thoughts and ideas. n The childminder support children's language and communication skills well. She reads stories and holds conversations with children during their play. She models

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4 January 2023 correct language and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. For instance, children proudly know the name of complicated dinosaurs, such as tyrannosaurus. She also uses challenging vocabulary, such as 'ammonite' and 'sea urchin', while supporting children's understanding of their meaning. As a result, children's vocabulary is rapidly expanding. n The childminder recognises the importance of valuing and celebrating children's home backgrounds. She incorporates these into the activities she provides and teaches children about diverse cultures. This helps children to develop positive and respectful attitudes to others. n The childminder has established partnerships with other settings that children attend. These partnerships help to provide a consistency of care for children. The childminder liaises with the local school to ensure that there is consistency in the teaching of letter sounds. This supports children's knowledge of letter

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sounds in preparation for what will be taught in school. n Parents speak highly of the childminder, describing the childminder as 'phenomenal'. They enjoy the range of activities that are on offer for the children and the support the childminder provides. Parents value the childminder's expertise and experience and benefit from her professional advice and knowledge of child development. They state that they know that their children are happy with the childminder and make good progress. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She has a clear idea of where to support her continual professional development and identifies where to improve. She has undertaken training for speech and language to support children with communication delay. She is evaluative of her practice and gains parents' feedback, such as through questionnaires.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has secure knowledge of safeguarding children. She understands the possible signs and factors that may suggest children are at risk of harm. The childminder is also fully aware of issues, such as county lines, the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow and who to contact should she have concerns regarding a child in her care. She knows the steps to take in the event of an allegation against herself or a household member. The childminder carries out regular checks of the environment and has robust risk assessments in place, which are shared with parents.

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should:

n give younger children more time to respond to questions n strengthen opportunities to teach older children how to identify and respond to

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2585248 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10251111 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Surrey. She operates from 8am till 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays, and 8am till 5.30pm on Tuesdays, all year round. She offers funded places for two-, three- and four-year- old children, and holds a relevant level 6 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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 January 2023 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

4 January 2023 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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