Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has in-depth knowledge on child development. She knows how to plan and deliver a curriculum that is age-appropriate and stimulating, based on children's interests. She explained how she would implement a broad range of learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors. The childminder plans to make use of the local woodlands and parks to enhance children's learning. She also plans to provide excursions to broaden children's experiences. n The childminder understands how to promote children's independence. She plans to provide opportunities for children to develop their self-care skills and to encourage them to take care of their environment, including looking after, and tidying away, their toys. n The childminder has good knowledge of how to set boundaries. She discusses the importance of consistent routine to support children to understand what is required of them. n The childminder ensures that she maintains her own continuous professional

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development. She undertakes regular training courses to build on her existing knowledge. For example, she is taking a course on how to teach diversity to young children. The childminder works alongside other professionals. She uses her network to support reflection on her own practice. She also uses her peers to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience. n The childminder understands how to build parent partnerships. She is able to explain the importance of communication in supporting relationships. She has a range of procedures in place to support these partnerships. The childminder enjoys supporting parents and lending her knowledge to them. She details how important it is that she works with parents to support their child's well-being and learning. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She has a wide range of safeguarding knowledge. This includes topics such as substance misuse, online

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This provision meets requirements

safety and radicalisation. The childminder understands the process for raising concerns that a child may be at risk. She knows how to contact the appropriate team within the local authority for support. The childminder puts a range of safety precautions in place in her home. For example, doors are locked and there are stair gates for areas that children do not use.

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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 EY490275 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10280802 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 0 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She cares for children in the premises of one of her two co-childminders in Frimley, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children on Monday to Thursday for most of the year.

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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 childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 June 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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