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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder regularly promotes children's understanding of mathematical concepts. She provides opportunities for children to count and gain a wider understanding of mathematical language. Children sort hoops into different- coloured bowls and compare which ones are 'bigger' and 'smaller'. During games, they count teeth and use a toothbrush to clean them.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's independence skills and their physical development throughout the daily routine, in readiness for when they move to school. For instance, they close the fastenings on their shoes and put on their coat. Children wash their hands before they eat and learn to use the toilet independently. The childminder supervises children well during snack time. She encourages them to slice the banana before they eat it.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to learn about different cultures throughout the year. They learn about a variety of festivals, including those that are more familiar and others that they learn about through planned activities. For instance, they enjoy finding eggs during the Easter Egg hunt and try new foods from around the world. Children learn about those people who help us. They put the pretend fire out, using the hose on the fire engine, and they talk about calling '999' in the event of an emergency. Children learn to be kind and caring towards each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans and provides a range of activities both indoors and outdoors to support all areas of learning. However, on occasions, the activities that are provided do not always target children's learning well enough and provide sufficient challenge. The childminder uses activities in the local community to extend the provision that she offers, such as song and rhyme time in the library. The childminder researches any particular needs that children may have to enable her to plan and provide the appropriate care and support that is required. n Since registration, the childminder has updated her knowledge through local childminder groups and reading online information. However, less focus has been placed on training to enhance the planning of the early years foundation stage curriculum. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and ensures children's safety. She understands safeguarding

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need to do better?

procedures and completes regular risk assessments on the environment used by the children. n The childminder encourages children to have good manners. They learn to share and take turns during their play, for example, during the shopping game. The childminder is kind and caring and provides effective emotional support to help

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need to do better?

16 April 2024 children feel safe and secure. She speaks to them gently and supervises them well. For instance, when they pull their trousers up after using the toilet, the childminder checks to make sure they are comfortable. Children generally do sustain interest in their play, however, on occasions they complete the activity very quickly and move on. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She reads to children throughout the day. They sit and cuddle up when listening to familiar stories, such as 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea'. The childminder takes the children to the local library to take part in song and rhyme time, where they learn to sing songs and follow simple actions. They enjoy practising their singing when they get back home. n The childminder uses books from the local library, such as 'Peppa Goes For Her Vaccinations', to prepare children in understanding what happens when they go

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for their vaccinations. Children with English as an additional language are well supported. They use both their home language and English during their play and the daily routine. n The childminder has developed a positive relationship with the parents of the children she cares for. Professionals who oversee the care of the children who have special education needs and/or disabilities share information with the childminder, which helps her to focus on areas of development that require targeted support. n Where children have attended other childcare settings, information is gained and used as part of the assessment of what a child knows and can do. Parents confirm the childminder encourages and motivates their children to try new things. The childminder works in partnership with parents in helping their children achieve new skills, such as toilet training.

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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 extend professional development opportunities to further strengthen knowledge and understanding of the implementation of the early years curriculum to strengthen the overall quality of education that is provided n enhance the way in which information about what children know and can do, including their interests, is used to plan and provide more targeted teaching and challenge to enhance their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2656835 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10332989 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Walton-On-Thames, Surrey. She operates for most of the year, from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents provided their views of the childminding service.

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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

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