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

The childminder provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to play in. She is very attentive towards children and is warm and caring. She makes sure that all children are included. For example, children who speak English as an additional language see words in their home language around the environment. The childminder repeats English words to children in their home language during activities to support their understanding. As a result, children are happy and confident learners, who are keen to explore the activities and resources available to them. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when the childminder reinforces expectations for behaviour, such as why it is important to sit properly on chairs.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning. They engage for significant periods of time in interesting activities that the childminder plans for them. For example, they immerse themselves in exploring the different textures of natural resources such as pinecones, leaves and grass. Children show interest in the different patterns they make with crayons and paper as they practise bark rubbing. The childminder introduces the language of texture as they participate. Consequently, children start to use words such as 'bumpy', 'rough' and 'smooth' in context. The childminder provides a range of activities that help children to learn about the natural environment and the world around them. For example, they plant and grow vegetables, which they eat for healthy snacks and meals. They take tomato plants home to grow in their own gardens.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning. She monitors children's development closely. She uses her knowledge of children's progress to plan a range of interesting activities to meet their individual needs and interests. She implements a curriculum aimed at providing children with a broad range of experiences and to help prepare children in readiness for their transition to school. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents feel that their children make good progress in their learning and look forward to their time in the childminder's care. They feel assured that their children are safe and well cared for. The childminder keeps parents well informed of the care and activities provided for their children. However, she does not consistently share information with parents in order to help them extend children's individual next steps for learning at home. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well,

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need to do better?

overall. She interacts readily with children as they play. She reads to them and introduces lots of vocabulary as she talks about the pictures in the stories.

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need to do better?

16 March 2023 Children talk about the language of shape and size as they play with interactive magnetic books. However, at times, the childminder does not allow children sufficient time to respond to the questions she asks, to fully extend their growing communication skills. n Children behave well. Young children demonstrate patience as the childminder gently supports them to learn the importance of sharing toys and taking turns. As a result, children are thoughtful and kind to their friends. They are keen to help each other, such as fetching each other's drinks as they prepare the table for lunchtime. Older children help younger ones to wipe their faces after eating. n The childminder is highly reflective. She regularly monitors her own practice and that of her assistant. They regularly take time together to evaluate the quality of the activities and overall provision. The childminder has identified areas where

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need to do better?

she would like to improve practice and extend her professional development further. She builds relationships with other local professionals, where they share ideas for best practice. n Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They benefit from a broad range of outdoor learning in the childminder's garden and in the local area. They visit local parks, where they develop their physical skills on play equipment and enjoy minibeast hunts. The childminder organises activities with other local childminders, which helps children to build on their social skills as they mix with others outside of their immediate circle. n The childminder helps children to gain an understanding of different lifestyles and cultures than their immediate experiences. She provides activities to build on children's knowledge of cultural celebrations such as Hanukkah and Diwali. She prepares snacks and meals which reflect the different cultural backgrounds

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of children who attend. This helps children to take pride in their individual identities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder makes sure that she and her assistant keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder has a clear understanding of the signs that could indicate a child is at risk of abuse. This includes signs that could indicate a child is being exposed to extreme views. She has a sound knowledge of the procedures she must follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and her assistant hold current paediatric first-aid certificates. The childminder regularly risk assesses the premises to make sure that there are no hazards to children's safety.

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should:

16 March 2023 n enhance the existing positive partnerships with parents in order to further support and extend children's learning at home n develop knowledge and practice further in order to support children to think and respond to questions asked of them and to fully express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487525 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10276526 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Egham, Surrey. She operates from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three years. The childminder works with an assistant on Monday to Wednesday.

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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 provision. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing, which the inspector reviewed. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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