Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. The childminder has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n Through discussion, the childminder explains that she is aware of the importance of understanding children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend to help promote continuity of care and learning. n The childminder is able to describe how she would promote children's positive behaviour effectively. She recognises the importance of helping children to learn to manage their feelings to help them develop good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. The childminder is aware that this promotes children's self-

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esteem and helps them to feel secure. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to provide daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development and well-being. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she intends to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes her own online research. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards

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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 2673337 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10350766 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in April 2022 and is based in Epsom, Surrey. She operates from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed areas of the house used to care for children. n The inspector talked with the childminder about how she plans to deliver her curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice.

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Inspection activities

9 July 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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