Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder collects the children from the local school and walks them back to her house. The childminder asks the children if they can remember the different flowers they saw on the walk. Children recall the trees and plants they saw and the colour of a magnolia tree they walked past. Children enthusiastically talk about their walk and how they went a different way because the usual route was very muddy. On arrival at the childminder's home, children know they need to take off their shoes and hang their school bags up. Children quickly settle into the activity the childminder has prepared. Children are extremely settled and happy with the childminder, who is attentive to their needs. However, the childminder has not maintained an appropriate first-aid certificate and this means she is not currently meeting all requirements.

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The childminder arranges craft activities for children to take part in and has a range of materials and resources available for them to choose from. For example, children choose between paper, card, shredded paper and different types of dough. The childminder suggests they use the dough to make houses for small dinosaurs. Children help each other to mould dough into egg shapes that the childminder allows them to take home to bake. Some children choose to make very small dinosaur shapes out of dough and fit them inside plastic egg shells. The childminder supports children to cut the dough and reminds them how to do this safely. Children demonstrate high levels of concentration and engagement. Older children show respect for each other. For example, they help younger children rebuild their creations after they accidently drop them.

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n The childminder has kept herself up to date with changes to legislation. She updates her safeguarding training regularly. The childminder places high priority on children's well-being and mental health and recognises the importance of talking to the children about how they feel. The childminder has attended training to support her awareness of children's emotional resilience. n The childminder has attended first-aid training and, therefore, has some understanding of how to attend to someone who is injured or unwell. However, she has not completed specific paediatric first-aid training to make sure she has a full and up-to-date knowledge of how to respond to any accidents or injuries that children have. This does not meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder finds out about the topics children are learning at school and plans activities to follow these on. For example, children are learning the story of

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need to do better?

'Jack and the Beanstalk'. The childminder plans to grow sugar snap peas in the

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12 March 2024 vegetable patch in the garden. Children excitedly talk about the tomatoes and herbs they grew last year. n The childminder has created an environment where children feel at ease. They independently display their artwork and creations, and freely access resources they require to further their learning. Children decide on the menu for the week from a variety of options. The children have handwritten different food options that they select for tea the following day. They display the healthy meal option on the weekly menu, and remind each other what they are having for their tea each day. n The childminder works with other professionals to make sure she supports children's development. She follows children's individual support plans to ensure she is consistently helping their learning. The childminder skilfully adapts her teaching to aid the individual needs of children. Children are making good

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progress. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. They feel the childminder communicates well with them about their children's development and well-being. Parents feel they can share any concerns they may have about their children's progress, and they report the childminder works in collaboration with them to meet their children's needs. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour. She responds well to children when they get frustrated or upset. For example, the childminder talks to children about how they feel, and why they might be feeling that way. The childminder supports children to remember the rules. She gently asks children to help tidy the table before tea. The childminder praises children, and thanks them for their help. n The childminder communicates well with children and promotes conversation. For example, she asks children questions about the things they do at home.

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Children respond confidently and talk about recent family holidays they have been on. They share plans they have for their upcoming birthdays and theatre trips. Children hold thoughtful conversations with the childminder and each other.

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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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Due date

12 March 2024 complete full and current paediatric first- aid training in line with statutory requirements. 13/05/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497808 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10317205 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 9 Date of previous inspection 1 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Epsom. She offers before- and after-school care, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder has an appropriate childminding qualification.

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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. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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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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