Childminder in Surrey

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has an exceptional understanding of how children learn and develop. She meticulously plans her curriculum to reflect the learning needs of the children she is caring for. Children thrive in her care. The childminder knows when to involve herself in children's play and when to step back and let them explore independently. She talks confidently about where children are in their learning and knows how to facilitate their learning to continually build on what they know and can do. Children's learning is naturally interwoven within the curriculum. They make inspiring progress within all areas of development. As such, children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She says 'thank you' to the children when they do something to help her, and children respond by saying, 'You're welcome.' Priority on supporting Children demonstrates that they feel immensely safe and secure in

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides children with exceptional opportunities to develop their speech and language skills. Young children's language is inspiring. Children develop excellent memory skills, such as through songs. They sing songs independently and explore various stories. The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce new language concepts. For instance, she asks children to identify the 'roots' on a 'radish' that is growing in the story. The childminder prompts children to remember previous learning. Children are in awe as they talk about the acorns and the roots they can see that are growing in the childminder's home. This seamlessly helps children to consolidate their previous learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder meticulously plans her curriculum to the children she is caring for. Children thrive in her care. The childminder knows when to involve herself in children's play and when to step back and let them explore independently. She talks confidently about where children are in their learning and knows how to facilitate their learning to continually build on what they know and can do. Children's learning is naturally interwoven within the curriculum. They make inspiring progress within all areas of development. As such, children demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. n The childminder provides children with exceptional opportunities to develop their speech and language skills. Young children's language is inspiring. Children develop excellent memory skills, such as through songs. They sing songs independently and explore various stories. The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce new language concepts. For instance, she asks children

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need to do better?

to identify the 'roots' on a 'radish' that is growing, in the story. The childminder prompts children to remember previous learning. This seamlessly helps children

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25 April 2024 to consolidate their previous learning. n The childminder ignites children's interest in early mathematical concepts. For instance, children predict how many segments the satsuma may have before they peel the fruit. They beam with pride when they count out 10 segments. Furthermore, the childminder challenges children's thinking as they learn that by cutting their cucumber into four pieces, this means that it is in quarters. Children are very confident to estimate amounts. n The childminder promotes children's independence very well. For example, young children put their shoes and coat on before going outside to play. Furthermore, children put their aprons on, set the table for their lunch and pour their own drinks. n Children develop a broad sense of the wider world. Carefully considered experiences support children to learn new skills. For example, children use public transport, enjoy picnics in the woodland and visit local shops. These activities

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are carefully targeted to provide children with a wide range of experiences that help to prepare them for their future learning. For example, children buy bus tickets and exchange money at the shops as they purchase items. These activities also help children to gain self-confidence and important life skills. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. The childminder shares a wealth of information with the parents. This ensures that they are continually informed of the progress their children are making. n The childminder is highly motivated. She has consistently built on her professional development since her last inspection. The childminder focuses her training on the needs of children. For example, she has accessed numerous courses on how to support children's speech and language development. The childminder recognises the impact a child's vocabulary and communication skills

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can have on children's all-round development. As such, she precisely plans tailored support for the individual needs of the children.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY253377 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10335152 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 12 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Banstead, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n An evaluation of the activities was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n A number of parents shared their views through written feedback, which the inspector took account of.

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Inspection activities

25 April 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

25 April 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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