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 given a warm welcome by the childminder. They see her as a source of comfort and reassurance and look to her for cuddles and kind words. These are offered in abundance. Children benefit from being cared for by a childminder who knows that all children are different, and that some children take more time than others to separate confidently from their parents or carers. The childminder adapts settling-in arrangements to meet each child's individual emotional needs.

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The provision is good

Children behave appropriately for their age. They learn to care for resources and their own belongings. Children delight in helping with everyday tasks, such as finding their named nappy bag and putting on their shoes. When needed, the childminder offers calm support as children learn to share and consider the needs of each other.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high aspirations for all children. She wants them to achieve their best, and plans an effective programme of learning to help them do so. Children benefit from very effective support to build their vocabulary and develop their speaking and listening skills. They join in with songs and familiar tunes, and energetically dance along. Children enjoy copying animals sounds that they listen to. This has a positive impact on their language development, as well as building the foundations for later literacy learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and identifies appropriate next steps for their learning. She undertakes regular observations of children's learning and has a good understanding of their interests and individual developmental stages. The childminder plans experiences and activities that cover all areas of the curriculum. n Children develop a keen interest in books. For instance, they continue to share books with each other once the childminder has finished an activity. The childminder provides good support for children's communication and language. For example, she broadens their vocabulary by introducing them to new words such as 'lavender' when using the scented hand sanitiser. n The childminder makes good use of the outdoor environment to promote children's learning. For example, all children take their daily naps outside, whatever the weather. The childminder ensures children are monitored and safe.

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She makes sure they wear appropriate clothing and are comfortable. This exposure to fresh air helps to promote children's good health. n Children develop into confident and inquisitive learners. This is because the childminder builds their confidence to keep trying and offers lots of praise and encouragement. Children regularly hear phrases such as 'clever you' and 'you

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31 January 2023 did that all by yourself'. Children respond with a positive 'I did it!' This all adds to the happy and positive atmosphere in the childminder's home. n The childminder does not yet support younger children to have a smooth transition between activities and routine tasks, such as mealtimes. For instance, children get restless and lose concentration when they change to a new activity or wait for food. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills and knowledge. She regularly counts with children and talks to them about shape and colour. For example, children use wooden numerals in their play when learning about animals. n Partnerships with parents are strong. All parents comment that this childminder goes above and beyond to ensure that their child receives the best care and education. They say that communication between the childminder and home is

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need to do better?

excellent. Parents feel included in their child's learning and development journey, which helps to provide a consistency of care. n The childminder undertakes regular training opportunities to enhance her professional development. She uses the knowledge she gains from training to help children make good progress and become ready for their next stage in learning and eventual move to school. The childminder is very analytical of her provision, continually adapting what she offers to ensure she provides the best for the children in her care. n The childminder makes all children feel very welcome. Children have plenty of opportunities to learn about the community they live in. The childminder celebrates special days with them and marks a range of festivals from their own and other cultures.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role in keeping children safe. She is fully aware of her responsibilities to safeguard children and has completed relevant training. The childminder carries out risk assessments when required. This is to ensure that children are safe when in her care. All adults in the home undergo the necessary suitability checks. The childminder understands her responsibilities to notify Ofsted of any changes and significant events, to help ensure children's continued safety. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, which enables her to treat children appropriately in the event of an accident.

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should:

n review the organisation of daily routines to ensure that children have a smooth transition between their play and routine tasks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488250 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10264649 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 4 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Send, Woking. She operates on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7am to 5.30pm, and on Wednesday and Friday from 7am to 6.45pm, for most of the year. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their written views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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