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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the nurturing childminder. They freely engage in the interesting activities on offer, both indoors and outdoors. Children quickly make friends and play together cooperatively. They show their affectionate and caring natures. For example, children role play feeding and rocking dolls in their arms. They pretend to wash their hands with soap as they skilfully use the hand-pump mechanism. This shows their awareness of good hygiene.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and comfortable in the childminder's care. They form strong bonds with her and readily seek reassurance when needed. Children know the routines of the day and learn to manage their self-care needs, such as persevering with ways to put on their coats. This helps to build children's confidence and independence.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate good social skills. They happily invite the inspector into their play. Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations of behaviour. They are sensitively encouraged to share their favourite toys. Children are beginning to recognise the importance of taking turns, such as when they wait their turn to select an object that represents a song at singing time. They smile in anticipation as they sing, knowing what words are coming next in the song. Children clap with excitement and shout 'pop!', pretending to burst a very large bubble at the end of the 'turtle' song.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an engaging curriculum based on children's interests and seasonal celebrations related to different cultures. She gathers detailed information from parents about children's abilities when they start. The childminder uses these details to plan activities that spark children's interests and develop their learning further. For example, she names features, such as antlers on a toy reindeer to build on children's interest in animals and increase their vocabulary. n The childminder works in partnership with parents of different faiths to raise children's awareness of the diverse world we live in. For example, parents bring in artefacts from their culture, such as Muslim prayer mats for children to see first hand. Children learn about the good care taken when handling the prayer mats. They link these experiences to a book about Ramadan. In this way, children make comparisons between their own way of life and those of others.

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need to do better?

This helps to increase their understanding and respect for different faiths and beliefs. n Children are given ample opportunities to enjoy exercise in the fresh air. They regularly go to local places of interest, such as the woods where they run, climb

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need to do better?

23 March 2023 and jump. Children learn about nature and build on their understanding of the world. For instance, they learn the names of different tree types as they explore the surroundings. Children make connections with animals they have seen before, such as when they find a snail in the garden. The childminder encourages them to talk more about their discovery. Children talk with interest about the snail 'sleeping' inside it's shell. n Children love to initiate play with the childminder. She is attentive and gently responds to their comments. However, the childminder is sometimes too quick to solve problems for children when they come across them. Children appear capable of thinking about solving problems themselves. This does not fully support children's critical thinking skills or increase their resilience. n The childminder possesses an appropriate understanding of how children learn. She is currently working with an experienced childminder to enhance her own

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need to do better?

professional development and share good practice. The childminder regularly follows children's lead. However, when delivering some activities, the childminder's interactions are occasionally not tailored well enough to enable each child achieve to the best of their ability. n Parents speak highly of the education and care their children receive with the childminder. They value the support they receive, such as working jointly for their children to master using the toilet independently. Parents say that they are well informed of their children's progress through daily feedback and an online application. For example, they love the photographs they are sent, as this enables them to see their children progressing well when with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to protect children from abuse. She can spot potential signs that may indicate that a child may be at risk of harm, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she need to report a concern about a child's welfare. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children are kept safe. Children learn to manage their own risks, such as walking when inside to prevent trips.

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should:

n improve teaching skills to promote children's abilities to solve problems and think critically n strengthen interactions with children to extend their learning to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2618058 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280846 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 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Esher, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children from on Tuesday and Thursday, all year round. She accepts funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children 's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector about the education and care their children receive with the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of the childminder during a singing activity. n The childminder made relevant documents available for the inspector to view, including her suitability to work with children.

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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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