Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She can confidently discuss how her curriculum planning considers children's current interests well. The childminder can discuss how she differentiates her teaching to meet the different age/stage of children in her care. Children make continued progress from their starting points. n Through discussion, it was evident that children experience teaching across the seven areas of the early years foundation stage consistently. Children spend large amounts of time learning outside. The area has been specifically designed to meet their needs well, while offering opportunities for them to freely explore as they grow their own fruits and vegetables throughout the year. n The childminder demonstrates that she has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She can talk about the strategies that are implemented

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to help children learn to understand and manage their own feelings and behaviour. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to live healthy, happy lives. For example, she cooks fresh food daily. Children learn about where their food comes from as they use produce that was produced on their farm, such as eggs and meat. Children enjoy collecting eggs from the hens. n The childminder values the relationships that she has established with outside agencies, local schools and parents. She demonstrates that she has a clear understanding of the importance of regularly sharing information about children's progress with their parents. For example, each child has their own learning journey that is regularly shared with parents. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She can discuss the thorough risk assessments that she carries out daily, both inside and outside. The childminder

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carries out regular fire alarm testing, and fire evacuation procedures with the children. They develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures that enable her to keep children in her care safe from harm. She can discuss a range of issues that may impact on children, such as domestic violence, abuse and neglect. The childminder has a good working knowledge of referral routes if she was concerned about a child. She understands fully who she needs to contact if an allegation was made against her, or a member of her household.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265380 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10264943 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the village of Bletchingley in Redhill, Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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