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 arrive motivated and excited for their day at this childminding setting. They feel safe and secure in the home-from-home environment, which the childminder, co-childminder and her assistant have created. Children welcome the childminder and her assistant into their play. They are confident to ask for help when needed. For example, at the home corner, children ask the childminder if she can help them to cook a 'delicious meal and strawberry ketchup tea'. They talk about how they are going shopping to buy bread and milk, using the five-pound note, and discuss what else they might need.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a curriculum that offers a wide range of learning experiences. Children enjoy following their own interests and exploring the inviting opportunities on offer to extend their play. The childminder and her assistant skilfully ask questions and model language to increase children's use and understanding of vocabulary. For example, while singing a variety of nursery rhymes, children are introduced to puppets and props while actively joining in with the actions. Children show their understanding through gestures and smiles, bursting with excitement when it is their turn to choose a song. Children flourish in the setting. They are developing a wide range of skills and knowledge and are well prepared for moving on to school or nursery. The learning reflects the likes and interests of the individual children.

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n Children have a very good understanding of number and quantity. The childminder and her assistant use mathematical vocabulary wherever they can during interactions with the children. Children are using this knowledge and understanding in their play. For example, children count how many carrots they are holding and how many more would fill the shopping basket. n The childminder, co-childminder and her assistant support children to have a healthy lifestyle. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active, expend their energy and increase their heart rate. They learn to balance, run and stretch during play outside. Children strengthen their muscles as they hold onto the parachute, before raising it above their heads so their friends can run underneath. They squeal with delight as the parachute floats down on top of them. n The childminder and her assistant plan a curriculum that builds on what children

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know and can do. They observe and assess children's development to create purposeful activities based on what children need to learn next. However, at times, they do not fully consider the length of time spent on adult-led activities. Although children are initially highly engaged and focused, occasionally these activities last too long for younger children and they lose concentration.

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7 February 2023 n A love of books is promoted by the childminder. There is a range of books for children to choose and select from independently. Children have familiar, favourite stories and are currently enjoying 'The Gruffalo'. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills as they listen and recognise different sounds, joining in with repeated words and making animal noises in response to the story. n Parents wholeheartedly appreciate and value the childminder and her assistants. Regular communication with parents ensures that they are kept well informed of the activities their children enjoy and their next steps in learning. As a result, parents keenly support their children's learning and development at home. There is a sense of a real home-from-home atmosphere. Parents say that they have fantastic relationships with the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder engages in professional development opportunities that have a

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positive impact on children who attend. For example, she undertook a great deal of training during the COVID-19 pandemic. She implements the strategies she has learned in her practice. She completes mandatory training, such as in first aid and safeguarding, to ensure that her knowledge is current. n The childminder's practice sometimes promotes the children's resilience and independence. For example, she encourages children to remove their shoes and put their coat onto their peg. However, at times, when getting ready to play in the garden, children's coats and wellington boots are put on for them, rather than children being encouraged to try for themselves first. This affects the children in not consistently developing independent self-care skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are vigilant in identifying the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. They know the children very well and are able to spot any changes in their behaviour that may be concerning. The childminder and her assistant know how to take timely and appropriate action should they be concerned about a child's welfare. They are confident in the procedures to follow should there be an allegation made against an adult working with children. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm.

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should:

n review the length of some adult-led activities, to ensure they are appropriate for the time children can maintain their focus and concentration n make the most of daily opportunities to increase children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2600751 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10260055 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and works with another registered childminder and an assistant in Woking, Surrey. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday for most of the year. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documents. She looked at the views of parents through written statements. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation together. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk to discuss the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

7 February 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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7 February 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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