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 are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder has a positive settling in process which is focused on helping children to feel secure in their new surroundings. She gathers detailed information about children when they first start and follows their routines at home closely. The childminder is warm, caring and attentive towards children. As a result, babies who have attended for a very short time feel safe and secure in their environment. They relish spending time cuddling up to the childminder as they read interactive story books together. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn about and value their similarities and differences. She provides a range of resources to reflect different ethnic backgrounds, and plans activities to broaden children's awareness of different cultural celebrations.

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The provision is good

The childminder considers children's individual interests when setting up the environment for them which motivates them to play, learn and explore. Babies with a keen interest in cars are fascinated as they push cars down a ramp and see how quickly they reach the bottom. They spend time focused as they play with wooden shape sorters, using their hand-eye coordination skills as they attempt to push different-coloured shapes in the correct slots. The childminder provides lots of praise to encourage babies to keep trying.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has recently returned to caring for children following a break from childminding over the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, she has undertaken mandatory training to keep her paediatric first-aid and safeguarding knowledge up to date. She demonstrates a commitment towards enhancing her existing knowledge and skills to benefit the quality of care and education she provides. She has clear ideas as to where she wants to enhance her existing good knowledge further. n Children enjoy a range of outings which the childminder plans for them. The childminder takes babies to local toddler groups to build on their social skills as they mix with other children. She takes children on daily outings to the local parks, so that they can benefit from fresh air and exercise. However, the childminder does not routinely plan and provide children with a broader range of learning opportunities outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's ongoing development. She monitors children's progress from the time they start in her care, in order to plan a curriculum to help them to move on to the next stage in their learning. She knows the children in her care well, despite only recently attending her setting. She provides a range of toys and activities to meet their individual interests. However, she does not consistently organise the

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need to do better?

3 May 2023 environment to ensure that children are consistently engaged in rich learning during independent play. n Children's behaviour is good. Babies are beginning to learn how to share and take turns as they mix with other children, when the childminder takes them on play dates with other childminders. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to help children to understand expectations for behaviour. She provides positive reinforcement and lots of praise. n Partnerships with parents are positive. The childminder understands her responsibilities to provide parents with regular feedback about their child's development. Parents feel that they are well informed about the care and activities provided to their child on a daily basis. They are particularly happy with how well their child has settled in the childminder's care. n The childminder supports babies' growing speech and language development

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need to do better?

very well. She talks to them as she plays alongside them and responds as they babble back in return. She introduces lots of vocabulary. For example, as children make marks using coloured pens to colour in pictures of diggers, she talks about the different parts of the digger such as the windows and the engine. She responds to what babies point out in the pictures as they read stories. As a result, babies are starting to use single words. n Children's independence is well-supported. Babies are able to access resources independently and make choices in their play. The childminder understands the importance of providing a range of opportunities to support children in developing skills they need in readiness for school. For example, she encourages younger children to practise putting on their outdoor clothing and shoes and self-serving at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of the signs which could indicate a child is at risk of abuse. She knows the procedures she must follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is clear about the action she must take if an allegation is made against her, in line with the procedures of the local safeguarding partnership. The childminder supervises children closely, including when they are sleeping. She understands her responsibilities to provide a safe and secure environment for children to play in.

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should:

n enhance the provision for outdoor learning so that children have more opportunities to experience a broader range of learning outdoors

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should:

3 May 2023 n review the organisation of the indoor environment to ensure that children are able to consistently engage in rich learning opportunities during independent play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338001 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280409 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 1 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in West Ewell, Epsom, in Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an early years 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their 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 Parents shared their views of the setting in writing for the inspector to consider. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first aid and public liability insurance. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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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Inspection activities

3 May 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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