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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming home-from-home environment for the children. They play happily together and alone. Children show they feel safe by confidently moving around the play area independently, choosing activities to engage in. The children form strong bonds with the childminder, and they show affection for her. She works closely with parents to support home routines and home learning. For example, children take learning bags home to support the learning they have been doing with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder engages well with the children, asking them questions and giving them ample time to respond. Children behave well and follow clear instructions from the childminder. She uses positive behaviour strategies, which help children learn right from wrong. They understand what is expected of them and the routine of the day. Children are happy and confident with the childminder. They excitedly explore the activities that the childminder has planned for them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children. Effective assessment and planning means that children make good progress. The childminder is able to recognise the individual needs of the children and support these effectively. For example, children who achieve their next steps are swiftly moved onto the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder keeps her training updated by seeking out courses that will further her and her assistant's development. She works with local agencies and other childminders to share good practice and to find the best way to support the children's individual needs. The childminder seeks out new ideas to support children's learning in exciting and interesting ways. n The childminder creates an inclusive environment to meet different areas of learning. She considers the children's different stages of development and their interests. With support, the children engage in activities for extended periods of time. n Children enjoy activities to develop their mathematical understanding. The childminder incorporates this area of learning into all activities. The children proudly count the stars they receive on their potty-training charts. The childminder recognises when children need new challenges. For example,

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children who have learned all their basic shapes look at more complex shapes. At every opportunity, the childminder encourages the children to count and look at different shapes and patterns. n The childminder encourages speech and language successfully. She introduces new words to activities. For example, the children enjoy a play-dough activity.

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19 April 2023 The childminder models actions and demonstrates to children how to squeeze, roll and squash the dough. The children use these words as they play and explore. n Parents praise the childminder for the support she gives them and the children. They report that the children are excited to attend the setting. The parents appreciate the time the childminder takes to get to know the children and ensures the children have consistent routines between home and the setting. n Children show a love of books. They excitedly choose books which the childminder enthusiastically reads. She involves the children in the storytelling and encourages them to think about what will happen next before turning the page. They discuss the pictures and the emotions of the different characters. For example, the childminder asks how the main character will be feeling. The children respond with suggestions, such as 'sad' and 'angry'. They discuss why

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this might be and revisit this when the character is happy, talking about why that is. n The childminder supports children's physical development by providing opportunities for the children to sing and dance. The children enjoy regular trips to local parks and spend time in the garden where they play with a range of equipment. However, more activities to develop and challenge children's gross motor skills would support this area further. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She works closely with parents to ensure consistency between home and the setting and plans around events taking place in the children's personal lives. For example, when children are preparing for the arrival of a new sibling, the childminder talks to them about this, giving them time to think about their feelings and prepare for the new arrival. Children who enjoy books are provided

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need to do better?

with stories to help their understanding of new situations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge, which she keeps current through regular training. She can talk about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse and the action she would take, including the agencies to contact. These include physical and domestic abuse, neglect and wider issues in the community, such as county lines. The childminder risk assesses the activities and equipment to help ensure the safety of children. When taking the children out, the childminder reminds them about road safety and the importance of not talking to strangers.

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should:

19 April 2023 n consider how to provide further opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills while they are outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665704 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10278119 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2022 and lives in Horley, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification. The childminder has a part-time, unqualified assistant.

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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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 April 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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19 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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