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

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. The childminder and her assistant have created a welcoming, safe and homely environment. Prior to attending the setting, the childminder gathers information from parents about children's individual care routines. This helps her to support children's emotional well-being from the outset.

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The provision is good

Children successfully develop the skills they need for the future. The childminder plans a curriculum based on what they already know and what they need to learn next. Children benefit from a highly stimulating environment and have access to a good range of good quality resources. They move freely between rooms, make choices about what they want to do and are eager to join in with activities. Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They are keen to explore, investigate and find out new things.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend outdoors. The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children to learn about their wider world. For example, children benefit from weekly visits to a forest school to support their understanding of their environment and the natural world. Children learn about bees and are eager to explore their surroundings. For instance, they look for different types of flowers and fruits growing within the environment.

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n The childminder and her assistant support children's communication and language development well. Stories, songs and rhymes are an integral part of the daily routine. Children sing songs throughout the day and join in with action songs with enthusiasm. These experiences help boost children's emerging vocabulary. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle well. Children benefit from lots of fresh air and exercise and the childminder provides well-balanced, freshly cooked meals. Children also learn about the importance of personal hygiene, such as washing their hands before meals. n The childminder and assistant use positive reinforcement to encourage children to complete tasks independently. For instance, when children attempt to dress themselves for outdoor activities, they make comments such as 'You can do it'. This encourages children to keep trying until they succeed and develop a 'can-

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do' attitude. n Overall, the childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of how children learn and support their learning well. However, some outdoor activities provided are too challenging for the abilities of individual children. For instance,

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11 July 2023 during the inspection, children were expected to thread a piece of string through a small hole. Children were observed to quickly lose interest as they were not able to do this, even with support from adults. n Children behave well. The childminder ensures that there are clear rules and boundaries in place to teach children how to keep themselves safe, for example keeping a safe distance from the fire pit during forest-school experiences. Children know that they must sit carefully on logs and use long sticks to toast marshmallows on the fire. n The childminder ensures that she provides an abundance of activities to support children's physical development and well-being. For example, children use apparatus, including steps, tunnels, and balancing beams to help develop their core muscles and coordination. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder and her assistant build good relationships with parents and communicate effectively with them. Parents

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speak highly about the setting and especially like the many outdoor learning experiences provided. n Children show an awareness of routine. They know what is happening next and prepare for the change, such as collecting suitable clothing for outdoor activities. However, occasionally, the transitions between activities and routines are not managed effectively. This means that children wait for prolonged times to begin the next task and some children become restless and disengaged. n The childminder understands the importance of regularly updating her skills and knowledge. She effectively supports and mentors her assistant, alongside her co-childminder. They regularly meet to share ideas and monitor the effectiveness of the setting. This helps them to continually improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant carry out continuous checks on the indoor and outdoor environments to help ensure they are safe for children to access. They maintain accurate records to promote and monitor children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant are knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse. They are aware of the local procedures they must follow to report any child protection concerns. Effective recruitment procedures are in place to check the suitability of adults working with children.

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should:

n ensure that all adult-led activities are suitable for the age and stage of children, so that they do not lose concentration and become disengaged

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should:

11 July 2023 n refine transitions between routines so that children are not waiting for prolonged periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2628876 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10260050 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 9 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Camberley, Surrey. She operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm for most of the year. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum. n The inspector asked the childminder and her assistant questions throughout the inspection to establish their understanding of how to safeguard children, and how they assess and plan for children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at the documentation used by the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of adults in the household and training certificates.

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11 July 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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11 July 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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