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 quickly settle to their chosen activities and are very much at ease in this warm and homely environment. Their current interest is 'pirates' and they are learning about telescopes and treasure. Children excitedly show the inspector their pirate pictures and explain that the pirate has dark blue eyes. They demonstrate that they are happy, confident and enjoy their time with this kind and caring childminder and with each other. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She gives children meaningful praise for their achievements no matter how small. This has a positive effect on children's self-esteem. Children are learning good manners and behave very well. They are polite and considerate to one another and are developing good social skills.

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The provision is good

Children find the resources and activities fascinating because the childminder knows what their interests are and plans accordingly. They use skills such as predicting which items will float and which will sink during an experiment. All children are developing skills they will need for the future. For instance, the youngest children learn how to handle chunky pens. The oldest children learn how to remove the backing paper off the stickers they wish to use during an art activity. These activities help children to build their hand muscles in readiness for writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder strongly supports children to learn new vocabulary. She provides interesting narrative during their play and gives clear explanations. The youngest children benefit from the visual prompts the childminder provides. Older children are expanding their vocabulary through listening well to the childminder's well-thought-out questions. Children demonstrate this when they explain that the ball falls because of 'gravity'. They spontaneously sing familiar songs. All these experiences help children to make good progress in their communication and language development. n Children are keen to learn. The childminder makes good use of the knowledge she gains when observing children. This helps her to plan children's key next steps in learning, which are regularly shared with parents. However, in her enthusiasm, the childminder sometimes tries to include too many learning objectives at once. Additionally, on occasion, she does not allow children the

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time they need to finish an activity which they are particularly enjoying. That said, children are making good progress and learning the skills they will need when they move on from early education. n Children sow and tend seeds ready to grow plants in the garden. They regularly go on outings where they learn about their local area and further afield. Children enjoy woodland walks where they learn about the natural world. The childminder knows the importance of encouraging children to feel free to move

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18 April 2023 around energetically. She notices how some children feel much calmer when outside and builds in plenty of time for outside play. The childminder supports children's physical development well. n The childminder ensures that her home, toys and resources are clean. She helps children to learn about healthy foods and why a healthy diet is important. Children excitedly tell the childminder that 'calcium' helps to build strong bones. However, she does not give children clear and consistent messages regarding good hygiene, particularly in relation to the spread of germs and the importance of handwashing. This is not fully effective in helping children to understand good hygiene routines. n The childminder regularly completes additional training to continue her professional development. For example, she has completed training to further support children with specific learning difficulties. She also networks with other

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professionals. This shows the childminder's commitment to continue to increase her already good knowledge. n The childminder works closely with other early years provisions that children attend. They regularly exchange information to ensure continuity for children's learning and well-being. The childminder clearly knows the importance of sharing information to ensure a positive transition when children move on to full- time education. n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about a significant change, as required. However, this has no impact on the quality of care and education the children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly knows the signs and symptoms of a child being at risk of harm. She regularly refreshes her knowledge through attending training, which includes wider safeguarding issues, such as children being drawn into radicalisation. The childminder knows where and how to make any safeguarding referrals. She carries out a thorough risk assessment so that children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder teaches children about their own safety. Children demonstrate their understanding by explaining to each other how they must keep the youngest children safe, when getting ready to play outside.

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should:

n develop teaching skills further to give children time and space to become fully engrossed in their activities and learning n give children clear and consistent messages about handwashing, to help them to understand how this helps to keep them healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452343 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280266 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 11 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Burpham, near Guildford, Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, all year round. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides 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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder had a learning walk around all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint evaluation of an activity was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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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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18 April 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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