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

Children are happy and content in the childminder's home. The childminder is friendly and lovingly welcomes children, which helps them feel like they belong. The childminder is kind and caring. She ensures that she is available to support and manage the children's emotions and needs. Children show positive behaviour towards the childminder and each other. The childminder has formed good attachments with the children, and they go to her for comfort and support. For example, when the youngest children wake from their sleep, the childminder cuddles them to help them to regulate their emotions before they continue to play. This supports the children's personal, social and emotional development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created an environment where children's imaginations, creativity and awe and wonder are ignited. For instance, children love dancing. The childminder plays their favourite music and children move around with confidence and pleasure. The children gain good physical development and spatial awareness skills while they have fun exploring different ways of moving their bodies. Furthermore, the childminder encourages the children to investigate bubbles. Children show their pleasure as they pop the bubbles using their fingers. This helps the children to understand cause and effect.

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The provision is good

The childminder reads to the children in a way that captures their imaginations. Children cherish this time and listen with anticipation about what is going to happen next. Children begin to understand that information can be retrieved from books, and they develop a love of reading.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder organises her provision well. However, she has not notified Ofsted of changes to her registration, as required. The childminder now has a secure understanding of her responsibility to inform Ofsted of any future changes. This had not had any impact on children's safety or well-being and Ofsted does not intend to take any action on this occasion. n The childminder has constructed a well-considered curriculum that focuses on specific areas of the children's learning. Therefore, children are supported to move forward in their development in-line with their current needs. Through her observations, the childminder assesses what the children have learned, and she identifies what they need to learn next. Her effective reflection and evaluation ensures continuity in the children's learning, and they make good progress that is appropriate to their age and stage of development. n Children listen to what the childminder says and follow her instructions and

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need to do better?

directions well. The childminder has positive systems in place to support the children's behaviour effectively. However, she does not always reinforce aspects

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need to do better?

18 December 2023 of the daily routine to help children understand what is happening next and what is expected of them. Therefore, children are not fully benefiting from a well- sequenced routine that helps them smoothly transition from activities. n The childminder accesses training to enhance her continuous professional development to improve her knowledge and skills. She is committed to providing high-quality care for children and their families. She researches new ideas that positively impact her provision. Further developing her skills and practice means that children receive good foundations that support their future learning. n The childminder plans meaningful activities around children's interests. She is flexible in her teaching and adapts activities where needed if children decide to take a different course of learning. The childminder has a clear intent of what she wants the children to learn. However, she does not always support children

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need to do better?

to build on their existing skills and develop confidence to do things for themselves. For instance, the childminder carries out tasks for the children and does not recognise opportunities to encourage them to do these for themselves. This means that she does not fully enhance the children's independence skills. n Keeping children safe is of the most importance to the childminder. She teaches children to understand potential risks, which helps them develop awareness of keeping themselves safe. The childminder assesses the home for risks and removes or reduces hazards effectively. Children learn and explore in an environment that is safe and secure. n Partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder values parents as central to the children's learning and development, and she seeks their views and opinions. Working collaboratively with parents creates a culture of respect and positively impacts the children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes her safeguarding role and responsibility seriously. She completes regular safeguarding training to strengthen her understanding and to securely embed her knowledge. The childminder understands the importance of being watchful for different signs or indicators that could suggest that a child is suffering from abuse. For example, she explained that she would be concerned if a child's behaviour suddenly changed and that she would use her professional curiosity to explore this further. The childminder understands the correct processes for reporting concerns. She knows her responsibility to keep mandatory training, such as first aid, up to date to keep the children in her care safe.

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should:

n review and improve the organisation of some activities and routines to ensure

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should:

18 December 2023 that children understand what is expected of them n strengthen the support for helping children manage and build on their independent skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437640 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10305157 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 6 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Woking, Surrey. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

18 December 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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