Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

Children arrive at the childminder's house excited to engage in the various activities that she has arranged for them, such as crafts and small-world toys. The childminder provides age-appropriate experiences, and this encourages social interactions between all the children. For instance, as they sit together at the table to make lanterns, children enjoy pleasant exchanges with the childminder and their friends. They give each other encouragement and comment on what they like about each other's creations, and this helps children to develop their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

Children demonstrate positive behaviour, such as remembering to say please and thank you at appropriate times. The childminder supervises children well, so that she can respond promptly when they need support with their behaviour. She implements effective strategies to promote good behaviour. For instance, when children do not use the resources appropriately, the childminder talks to them about how they might hurt themselves. This helps children to develop an understanding of when they might be at risk and how to manage potential hazards.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of registration. She keeps her knowledge up to date through local authority information and support from her childminding network. This helps to inform her practice, so that she continues to meet children's needs. n The childminder collects appropriate information about children before they start with her. She arranges to meet with each family, so that they can get to know each other. This establishes a working partnership with parents that promotes a two-way flow of information. For instance, parents discuss incidents and situations that may impact on children's behaviour. This helps the childminder to provide appropriate support for children's emotional well-being. This also enables the childminder to organise the learning environment, so that it meets children's needs. This helps children to focus their attention on activities that interest them, which further promotes their good behaviour.

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n Parents are kept informed about their child's time and routines with the childminder. They appreciate the care that she provides for their children, including the range of activities and experiences. Parents say that their children enjoy their time with her, and she helps children with tasks, such as supporting them with their homework. The childminder evaluates her service by seeking feedback from parents and children. This helps her to reflect on how she can improve the quality of her provision to enhance children's experiences during their time with her. n The childminder provides parents with a choice of either hot or cold meals for

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6 December 2023 their child. However, she does not consistently ensure that the food she gives children offers them a variety of healthy choices. This does not fully support children to make good decisions about the food that they eat. n The childminder has built a working relationship with the local school that the children she cares for attend. She works with them, so that appropriate information is shared between herself, the school and parents. This helps to ensure that children's needs are met. n The childminder appropriately supports children to complete their chosen tasks. When children change their minds about what they want to do, the childminder listens to their ideas and helps them to adapt their experience. For instance, when children decide to turn their lanterns into octopuses, the childminder finds different resources for them to achieve their idea. This demonstrates that the childminder listens and responds to children's voices, which helps to build on

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge and she recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the appropriate agencies to refer child protection concerns and allegations against adults to. The childminder has risk assessments in place, which include activities, equipment and outings. She talks to children about the rules, such as when they use the trampolines, so they develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. She supervises children effectively, and this enables her to respond promptly when children need her support. This helps to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120431 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10305007 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the village of West End in Surrey. The provision operates before and after school, Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am, and 3pm to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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 inspector observed the quality of care being provided and assessed the impact that this had on children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of adults working with children.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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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