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

The childminder has created a calm, warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy and relaxed in her care and recall the routines of the day from a young age. They build positive relationships with each other and settle quickly on arrival. For example, children seek out the childminder for cuddles and reassurance when they need this. They are confident in social situations and make good friends. Children clearly feel safe and secure in the setting. The childminder plans a curriculum with engaging learning experiences that inspire children. She follows children's interests through both play and planned activities. For example, children laugh excitedly as they use pipettes to collect and squirt water. They carefully navigate around the environment as they transport resources from one area to another, creating games for their friends to join in with. Children easily access the resources they want to use, which encourages independence.

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The provision is good

The childminder celebrates children's success, which supports their self-esteem. She patiently guides their behaviour and encourages them to take turns, be kind and play together cooperatively. All children, including the very youngest, learn good manners and understand the rules of sharing and taking turns. They respond promptly to the childminder's requests and eagerly follow her instructions. For example, children readily put toys away when the childminder asks them to tidy up before going outside. All children leave the childminder's care well prepared for the move to nursery or school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements a child-led curriculum that helps to promote children's development in all areas of learning. She uses observation and assessments of children's skills to build and extend on what they already know and can do. The childminder provides exciting learning opportunities and activities for children. However, at times, she focuses her attention on the older and more-confident children during planned activities. This means younger children are not always fully included in these activities, which does not fully support them in making the best possible progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She gets down to the children's level and makes eye contact as she speaks. The childminder captivates children's attention through conversation, storytelling and singing songs. This helps children to learn and use new vocabulary. n Overall, children demonstrate a good understanding of mathematical concepts.

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need to do better?

For example, they talk about items being 'bigger' or 'smaller' during independent water- and sand-play activities. However, the childminder does not always identify opportunities to build on children's mathematical knowledge. The childminder ensures that all mandatory training is updated to refresh her

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need to do better?

28 June 2023 essential knowledge and understanding. However, she does not target further professional development opportunities precisely, in order to refine her practice and skills to the highest level. For instance, she recognises that she needs to improve her knowledge of how to enhance children's mathematical understanding during everyday play and routines. n The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. She provides healthy snacks and meals while the children are in her care. Children enjoy the outdoor environment and have many opportunities to learn about the wider world. For example, they take part in trips to the beach and local parks. They develop their imagination skills through conversation and play. For example, children look at seashells and handle them carefully. They use the seashells to listen to the sea and they tell the childminder what they can hear.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes close relationships with parents. She communicates well and keeps parents updated about their children's progress. The childminder shares next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They talk about her being 'warm, caring and friendly' and say that their children 'love coming here'. They appreciate her regular communication and comment on the good progress their children are making. n The childminder reflects on the quality of service she provides. She is eager to provide the best possible early experiences for children and their families. She seeks the views of children and their families when planning future improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows where to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder is aware of who to contact and what to do in the event of an allegation against her or a member of her household. She understands wider areas of safeguarding, including the potential risk to children with regard to radicalisation and extremism. The childminder can talk with confidence about what she would do in a range of scenarios. Children are well supervised. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home, equipment and outings.

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should:

n ensure that younger children are fully included in activities to support them in making the best possible progress n extend training opportunities to enhance practice and knowledge of promoting children's emerging mathematical skills during everyday activities and routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487999 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10289000 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 8 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Oxted, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 June 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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