Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands that children need fresh air and exercise. She explains how she would ensure that children have opportunities to enjoy physical exercise and fresh air outdoors. The childminder describes how she would teach children to become independent in their personal care and how to support them with their overall independence skills, such as feeding and dressing themselves. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting positive behaviour. She has a secure understanding of how she would work in partnership with parents to help children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour. The childminder describes how she would teach children to keep safe in her home and when walking to and from school. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of how to provide a balanced curriculum and inclusive environment. She describes how she would adapt activities to meet children's individual needs and help them feel secure. The

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childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children, including those who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder is aware of her role and responsibilities. She understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. For instance, she has recently renewed her safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. The childminder explains how she would enhance her own knowledge with targeted professional development courses to support individual children in her care. She recognises the importance of monitoring her practice and seeking the views of parents and children to assist her in managing her provision and providing a high standard of care. n The childminder demonstrates a robust safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She understands her responsibilities to help keep children safe, and

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This provision meets requirements

is fully aware of the work of the local safeguarding children partnerships, including on how to refer concerns or allegations. The childminder is aware of the need to complete daily risk assessments to ensure children have a safe environment to play and explore.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122342 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10335400 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 11 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Ashtead, Surrey. She operates before school Tuesday and Wednesday from 7.30am to 9am and after school Monday to Thursday from 3.25pm to 5.45pm, during term time only.

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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 inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she communicates with parents and other professionals about the children in her care. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including records of paediatric first-aid training and registers. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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