Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to plan to meet the individual needs of the children that attend the setting. She provides a well-organised, warm and welcoming environment. There are a broad range of activities and experiences available for children to explore and build upon what they already know and can do. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, the childminder explains how children are taught safety rules and procedures, such as how to travel safely from school and what to do in an emergency in the home. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to support their children's learning and development. Parents value the clear, comprehensive information that she shares with them and praise the professional and courteous manner in which she communicates important messages about their children's welfare and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has excellent arrangements in place to risk assess and manage the safety of the children in her care. For example, daily risk assessments are carried out of the premises and equipment. In addition, children who have allergies and medical needs are carefully considered before introducing new ingredients into the setting. n The childminder describes how she embeds culture and diversity throughout her setting. The childminder plans for children to experience a wide variety of different cultural foods, traditions and celebrations. For example, the childminder explains how children are encouraged to make 'Happy Hanukkah' cards for class mates and helped to understand why some people choose not to eat pork. n The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to report any concerns, including allegations against another adult.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603789 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10263014 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Woking, Surrey. The childminder provides after-school care only on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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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 Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector asked the childminder questions and held discussions with her to check her understanding of the requirements and the rationale for their early years curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents of children that attended when they were in the early years age range shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

5 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

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