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

The childminder gets to know children and their families very well. She spends time with parents to find out about children's abilities, routines and welfare needs. Alongside her own initial assessments, the childminder uses this information to plan for children's next steps in their development. The nurturing childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment where children feel very much at home. Young children are keen to explore the good range of activities she provides. For example, they excitedly jump in the ball pit and practise new skills as they manipulate the balls around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model. She is calm and sensitively manages children's behaviour at the level of their understanding. Young children show kindness towards each other as they engage in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a curriculum that has a focus on children's independence, confidence and understanding of the world around them. She regularly takes children to places of interest to support them in learning about the local and wider community. For example, children have ample opportunities to explore nature, such as through visits to the woods and conservation areas. They enjoy visits to local groups and regular outings with other childminders and their children. This gives them endless opportunities to interact and socialise with others.

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n The childminder has a clear awareness of where each child is in their development. She provides children with experiences that are based on their interests and what they need to learn next. Children display positive attitudes to learning. They focus well and engage in the learning experiences on offer. However, on occasion, the childminder does not focus her teaching precisely enough. to help target and build on children's developing vocabulary, understanding and communication skills. For example, she does not consider strategies to help her to communicate with all children at a level of their understanding. n The childminder supports children's good health well. Children benefit from fresh air and physical exercise each day. They climb through tunnels and on climbing equipment, which helps to build their core strength. Children enjoy a varied and nutritious menu. They plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables. This

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supports children's understanding of where food comes from. n Children benefit from a childminder who consistently prioritises their safety. For example, the childminder teaches young children how to cross roads safely. Children take part in emergency evacuation drills, which helps them to understand the procedures to follow should an incident occur.

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3 May 2024 n Young children receive care that is tailored to their individual welfare needs. For instance, the childminder recognises signs of hunger and tiredness. She responds sensitively and adapts routines, which has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. n The childminder supports children to develop their own independence. She encourages them to manage their self-care needs, such as blowing their nose and washing their hands. Children make independent choices and take a lead in their play. For example, they show high levels of determination and successfully connect bricks together to build constructions. The childminder shows genuine excitement when children achieve their goals. She praises them for their achievements, which boosts their confidence and self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder speaks with them daily and shares updates on their children's ongoing progress. This helps parents to

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support and extend their children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about the childminder. They say that she is passionate in her role and extremely supportive. n The childminder has successfully established links with other settings that children also attend. She shares information about children's ongoing progress, which helps to provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She is fully committed to making changes across the provision to raise standards. For example, she has recently adapted her environment to help keep young children safe as they learn to walk. n The childminder continues to focus on her professional development. She updates her knowledge, such as through regular training, research and webinars. The childminder works closely with a network of other childminders in the local area to share ideas and good practice. This helps to extend her

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knowledge of changes to latest guidance and legislation.

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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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n place a sharper focus on planning to help target and build on the developing language, communication and understanding of all children even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482270 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10335611 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 21 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Woking, Surrey. She operates for most of the year from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, 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 setting. n The inspector observed the implementation of the curriculum during activities indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder explained the opportunities that she provides for children to learn outdoors and the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

3 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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