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 creates a welcoming home. She is extremely passionate and dedicated to the children she cares for. The childminder works in harmony with parents. She gathers a range of information during settling-in sessions to help her plan for the children's learning from the outset. Children are extremely happy and confident in the childminder's care. For example, they eagerly greet visitors and introduce themselves. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a curriculum that supports what children already know and can do and places communication and language development as a high priority. Children learn vocabulary in meaningful ways. For example, the childminder introduces new positional language as children put pieces of a marble run together. She includes learning experiences to broaden her curriculum. For instance, children learn how to grow and care for different fruits and vegetables they have planted in the garden. This helps children learn about the wider world around them.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model, who treats children in a respectful manner. This helps children feel valued. As such, children behave very well and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of children's development and what they need to learn next. She sets up the environment with carefully selected resources, which support her overall curriculum intent. For example, the childminder shows children how to use funnels to help them to successfully pour water from one container to another. This helps children to develop their hand-eye coordination and concentration skills. However, at times, she does not consistently consider children's interests in their self-chosen play to extend on their learning even further. Nevertheless, children make good progress. n Mathematics is woven throughout the activities of the day. The childminder skilfully role models the use of numbers in children's play. Older children confidently learn about numeral and quantity. For example, as children play with the toy car garage, they count how many cars there are on the different ramps.

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need to do better?

The childminder is skilful at reinforcing counting in their play. This means children are acquiring early mathematics knowledge in preparation for later learning. n The childminder supports children's knowledge and understanding of the local

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17 July 2024 community effectively. For example, children visit parks and local woodland areas to support their physical development. They enjoy outings to groups in the community, which helps to build on their social skills. n Children's literacy skills are supported well. The childminder weaves nursey rhymes into children's play. Children have easy access to a wide range of books. The childminder supports children's early writing skills. For instance, children participate in mark-making activities, such as holding pens to draw a marble run. n The childminder ensures that children know about the benefits of healthy eating. She provides parents with ideas for healthy packed lunches. The children understand about germs as they talk about washing their hands before food and after using the toilet. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe in the sun. Children know they must put sun cream and sun hats on before going into

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the sunshine. n Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder recognises children's individuality and provides personalised care and education. As such, all children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. n Partnership with parents is excellent. The childminder regularly communicates through various methods of electronic contact. This helps to keep parents informed about their children's day. Parents speak fondly of the childminder and comment how much their children have developed in her care. n The childminder is reflective and regularly evaluates her setting. She has completed all mandatory training and accesses online training and webinars to continually improve her professional development. For instance, the childminder completed training in supporting children's speech and language.

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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 strengthen teaching during self-chosen play, to build more effectively on children's interests and extend their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537848 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10351217 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 16 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Tadworth, in Surrey. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 viewed the space and resources available for childminding to gain an understanding of how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and routines, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

17 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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Inspection activities

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