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 confident, settled, and happy in the childminder's inviting home. It is evident that they feel safe and secure in her company. The childminder successfully establishes positive and trusting relationships with all children. For example, they fondly tell her 'You are my best friend.' The childminder successfully implements a curriculum that helps keep children engaged in their learning and meets their individual needs and abilities. Children are keen to pour and fill items. The childminder provides them with a rice activity, where children become engrossed in pouring and filling containers. She teaches them mathematical language as they play, for example children count and discuss quantities.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and all children behave well. They follow instructions and are polite and kind. For example, older children help younger children to complete tasks. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, they visit the park routinely and are confident to use challenging climbing and balancing equipment safely. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating. For example, they talk about the importance of washing away germs as they routinely wash their hands. Children are independent. They complete their own tasks with confidence, such as preparing snack.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows all children well. She knows what they like and dislike and plans accordingly. This helps children have a positive attitude towards their learning and enjoy their experiences. Children make good progress, including the youngest. n The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and keeps them fully informed about their children's day and their learning. She shares regular videos and photographs of the children's time at the setting and shares activity ideas with parents. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment that they particularly like that she integrates learning into adventures. n The childminder supports children to develop some good communication skills. For example, children hear a wide range of vocabulary as they have meaningful conversations with the childminder. However, the childminder does not consistently build on children's developing listening and speaking skills even

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need to do better?

further, particularly for those children who speak a second language. For example, she does not consistently reinforce the correct pronunciation of words. n Overall, children make good progress in all areas of learning. They have access to a wide range of resources and activities to cover all areas of learning. However, the childminder does not swiftly recognise and build on children's interest in exploring and investigating the natural world even further.

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need to do better?

22 January 2024 n The childminder evaluates her practice daily. She reflects on how well children have engaged in activities and what learning they have retained. The childminder fully considers and includes feedback she receives from children, parents, and other childminders she liaises closely with. She uses her findings to support her future plans. n The childminder establishes positive partnerships with staff at settings children also attend. She shares helpful ideas and children's progress and next steps in their learning. The childminder regularly communicates with staff and successfully provides children with a good level of consistency to their shared care and learning experiences. n The childminder is keen to continue to build on her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she has attended relevant training to enhance her practice. This includes learning about different ways that children

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prefer to play. As a result, her planning for children is unique to them and considers where and how they prefer to learn. This includes planning experiences in the outdoors more effectively. n The childminder ensures her practice promotes equality and diversity. Children have good opportunities to learn about other countries and cultures. For instance, children learn about festivals, such as Diwali, and try food from other countries, such as traditional Welsh cakes.

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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 provide children with consistently strong opportunities to build on their already developing communication skills n build on children's interest in exploring and investigating the natural world even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487878 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10308466 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 8 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She is located in Oxted, Surrey. The childminder cares for children from Monday from 6.30am to 6pm and Tuesday to Friday from 6.30am to 9am and 3pm to 5.30pm, all year around. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her practice. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder. The inspector assessed the impact of the quality of interactions and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments. n The inspector reviewed written documentation. This included safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at convenient times and reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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