Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrates secure understanding of the seven areas of learning and can describe activities to promote children's learning. For example, she explains how to develop children's physical skills to encourage crawling and walking by using tunnels, trikes and steps up to slides. n The childminder explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet all children's individual learning styles. The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to work with children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder has effective arrangements in place to support how children settle into the setting. The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents to find out about children's interests and routines. She has systems in place to share children's achievements with other professionals

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to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder has systems in place to observe, monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. She knows the importance of offering interesting and challenging activities that help children gain knowledge and learning. The childminder knows her responsibilities to complete the required assessment for children aged two. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she completes her own online research and talks to other childminders to share good practice. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will help children to develop positive relationships. The childminder describes how she will support children to share, take turns and respect others. n The childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children to

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promote their emotional well-being and independence. For example, she will help children to learn self-care routines, such as toileting and handwashing, and give children choices of what activities they would like to do. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle, such as through spending time outdoors, being physically active and through discussions about healthy food and how to look after their teeth. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder understands she must adhere to children's dietary preferences and allergies.

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This provision meets requirements

21 July 2023 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 EY437855 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10276398 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 13 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Merstham, Redhill, Surrey. The childminder occasionally works with a co-childminder. She holds an appropriate level 2 qualification in childcare.

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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 provider. n The childminder responded to questions and scenarios to demonstrate her understanding of safeguarding children. n Discussions took place in relation to how the childminder plans her curriculum and how she works in partnership with parents to support children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including paediatric first aid and insurance certificates.

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Inspection activities

21 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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21 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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