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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum that prepares children for their next stages of learning. She provides an inviting environment in which children can access resources for themselves and use them in imaginative ways. The nurturing childminder builds strong relationships with children, who eagerly seek cuddles and support from her.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop their communication, creativity and physical skills well. They quickly become involved playing on a wooden bridge, which they then turn upside down to make a 'rocking' toy. Children use their imaginations as they use painted wooden sticks as animals and musical instruments. Children are content to explore the resources in their own way, and the childminder talks to them about what they are doing. The childminder increases their vocabulary as she talks about giraffes and leopards with their spots, sharing which animals have stripes.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy exploring and clicking together magnetic shapes. The childminder talks about the colours and shapes they have and what they have made them into, such as a tower and a vehicle. The childminder encourages children to explore and discover the local community. For example, she takes the children out on walks or attends forest school sessions with them. She encourages children to develop their physical skills and shares with them how they can negotiate the outdoor environment and start to assess risks for themselves. Children behave well and generally share and take turns well. They make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a varied curriculum. The curriculum is implemented flexibly to meet the needs of the children. The childminder uses her observations of children to identify their next steps for learning. The childminder skilfully supports their progress during the planned activities and spontaneous interactions. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder knows children well and plans learning for them that is based on their interests and next steps. She places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder identifies emerging gaps in learning and shares this information with parents and other professionals. However, currently, the childminder has yet to identify the best teaching strategies to help her to support children's unique and emerging needs effectively. For example, she has identified that some children may require a

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need to do better?

different teaching approach to help them engage and interact with others. n The childminder is good at supporting children's language and communication

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need to do better?

23 January 2024 development. The children enjoy participating in stories and songs, and they eagerly share books with the childminder for her to read to them. For example, children enjoy feeling different textures in a book and search for animals on the page when asked. The childminder gently corrects a child when she asks if he can see the mouse and they point to their mouth. The childminder talks to children as they play and encourages them to repeat words as she asks about their play. n The childminder introduces physical skills and mathematical concepts into children's play. For example, the childminder encourages children to move over the wooden shape and rock backwards and forward. The children pick up wooden shapes, and the childminder discusses whether they are 'bigger' or 'smaller' than each other and if there are more shapes in the basket or on the floor. n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder shares information with

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parents verbally each day, as well as in writing and online. Parents are extremely complimentary about how the childminder has supported their children and cared for them. They also appreciate the healthy lifestyle she encourages. n The childminder attends various groups to ensure that children can socialise with other adults and children. She meets with other childminders, and they share good practice. The childminder regularly reflects on her setting to identify any improvements. For example, after reflecting on the resources she provides, she purchased a range of resources made with natural materials that children now use in a variety of imaginative ways.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n target professional development even more precisely to focus on extending knowledge relevant to children's unique and emerging needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420217 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10308328 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 5 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in West Ewell, in Epsom, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at degree level.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2024 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

23 January 2024 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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