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 have a wonderful time in the care of the kind and gentle childminder. They demonstrate that they have a secure and warm bond with her as they snuggle up to her during story time. This helps children develop a love of books and stories from a young age.

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The provision is good

The childminder listens and responds in a soothing voice to young children's babbles. She attentively engages with them as they learn to communicate with her. Children relish in the praise and encouragement they that they continually receive from her, which recognise their efforts and achievements.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the childminder's strong aspirations to develop their early communication and language skills. For example, children recognise their favourite song as the childminder sings 'Incy wincy spider' to them. Their faces light up when she uses props, such as big and small spiders to animate the song. Children copy simple words and begin to understand their meaning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has established good routines and children learn to understand the sequence of the childminder's practice. For example, even the youngest children are starting to wash and dry their hands independently before mealtimes. This promotes their early independence skills well and makes children feel safe and secure in her care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder fully understands how to support children in developing their fine motor skills and eye-to-hand coordination. She plans activities for them to help them problem solve and persevere with tasks, such as completing puzzles. Children show good levels of concentration as they master these tasks. This promotes children's critical thinking and supports their small-muscle development well. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She plans activities to meet their individual needs and interests. Children show high levels of enjoyment in the activities on offer. For example, children are highly engaged as they fill and empty containers and splash in the water with their hands. They are beginning to understand cause and effect, appropriate for their age and stage of development. However, at times, the childminder does not weave mathematical vocabulary and concepts into their play. Therefore, children's mathematical

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development is not consistently extended. n The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks that the children enjoy. Mealtimes are engaging and children interact positively with her. For example, they point to the fruit they are eating such as strawberry, and she repeatedly

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16 March 2023 names it. These vital interactions enhance children's vocabulary further. Additionally, the childminder promotes children's independence to a greater extend as they start to feed themselves independently. n The childminder takes children on a variety of outings to help them learn about their local community and to be physically active. They visit parks and playgrounds, attend social groups and go to the local library. Children see different places and meet children of similar ages. This helps them learn to socialise with others and gain a good understanding of the world they are growing in. n The childminder provides fun and age-appropriate opportunities in her setting to help children learn about different festivals and traditions. For example, children make Mother's Day cards and enjoy Easter egg hunts. She incorporates naming different coloured-eggs and animal names into the activity, such as 'bunnies' and

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'ducklings'. This supports children's understanding of traditions within society. n The childminder communicates well with parents. She ensures parents feel reassured when their children are in her care. Prior to children starting she finds out about their routines, likes and dislikes and any medical and dietary requirements. Parents appreciate the information the childminder shares with them about their child's development and daily routines. In addition, she works in collaboration with them to support their child's learning at home, such as with their physical development. n The childminder regularly evaluates her own practice. She completes ongoing professional development courses to support the children in her care. For example, she has recently completed a speech and language course to support young children with their early language development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She confidently understands her responsibilities to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes mandatory training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder ensures that she is fully aware of the work of the local safeguarding children partnerships. There are clear and concise procedures for the childminder to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against herself or any adult living in her home.

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should:

n strengthen the implementation of mathematical language during activities and routines, to extend children's learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479895 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10264599 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 5 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Epsom. She cares for children Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and they discussed their findings. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training and registers. n The inspector spoke to children and observed their activities. n The inspector considered the written views of parents provided on the day of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 March 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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16 March 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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