Hall, Loraine Margaret

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 develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder, who takes time to get to know them and their families. This helps to build early attachments, which nurture children's confidence and well-being effectively. Children are happy and show high levels of emotional well-being. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the inclusive, warm and welcoming environment. Children happily explore their surroundings and choose what they want to do. They engage well in their play and show positive attitudes towards their learning.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and conduct. She teaches them effectively about the boundaries of the setting, for instance, being kind to others and treating others with respect. She acts as a good role model, such as by thanking children when they complete tasks. Children are very polite, have good manners and build good friendships with their peers.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. She regularly provides a dialogue and regularly reads stories to them. Children love looking at books with the childminder. They sit contentedly in her lap, help to turn the pages and repeat familiar words and phrases. She uses these positive experiences to extend children's vocabulary. For instance, she teaches them the names of less familiar animals such as camels and monkeys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. Before children start attending, she takes time to build early relationships with them and their families to help build strong attachments. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. Regular observations of children during play enable her to assess what they already know and can do. She uses her knowledge and experience to build a curriculum based on what children need to learn next. n The childminder takes children on a variety of outings to help them learn about their local community and to be physically active. They visit parks and playgrounds and attend social groups. Children see different places and meet children of similar ages. This helps them learn to socialise with others and gain a good understanding of the wider world. n Children eagerly take part in activities with enthusiasm and excitement. The childminder plans activities to help children to develop new knowledge and skills.

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need to do better?

For instance, she hides toy animals in boxes and encourages children to look inside to see what animals they can see. The childminder encourages them to

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9 May 2023 look at the different sizes and characteristics of each animal. She comments to children that the giraffe is tall and the elephant is big. These experiences help children to develop an awareness of mathematical concepts. n Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. They demonstrate good physical skills as they confidently negotiate apparatus and push dolls and toy dinosaurs around in pushchairs. However, although children are well supervised, the childminder does not always interact as well with them outdoors as she does inside. As a result, children do not consistently benefit from the same level of teaching to extend their learning at the highest level. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides them with regular updates on the children's development and the activities children have enjoyed while in her care. Parents report that children love spending time with the childminder and appreciate the advice she provides to help them to support

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need to do better?

children's learning at home. n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development. She has completed online courses and has good links with other local childminders, who she meets with regularly to share information and best practice. These help to ensure that her practice evolves and continues to meet the needs of the children in her care. n The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children to enjoy. However, she does not make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of the importance of following good hygiene procedures, for example, by teaching children that they must not eat food that they drop on the floor.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her role in keeping the children in her care safe. Regular online training helps her to quickly identify the signs that might indicate that a child could be at risk of harm. She is clear about the procedures she must follow in the event of a concern, including what to do if an allegation is made against her. The childminder ensures that children are adequately supervised and teaches them how to keep themselves safe, especially when on visits away from the childminder's home.

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should:

n improve interactions with children outdoors to ensure they are constantly challenged in their learning and development n enhance the support for children to understand the importance of following good hygiene procedures during mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120744 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10276472 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 4 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Lightwater, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The views of the parents were gathered through written feedback. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder following one of the activities to access her understanding of the curriculum. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the paediatric first- aid certificate and the public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

9 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

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