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

Children are happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming and well- organised home. The childminder provides a learning environment that helps children feel a true sense of belonging. She takes account of children's preferences and needs when organising the resources in her home. For example, the childminder moved the book shelf to a quieter area in the playroom as children prefer to relax, look at and share books with each other. In this way, children's needs are well respected and they feel at home.

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The provision is good

Outdoor learning is very important to the childminder. Children's natural curiosity is enhanced well when they visit lots of places of interest, such as when they go to the beach. They collect shells and talk about the similarities and differences between them, which promotes their good observational skills. The childminder recalls these experiences when back at the setting. She organises activities which help children remember what happened on their trip. This inspires children to engage in purposeful discussions with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder places a strong emphasis on children recognising different emotions and expressing how they feel. For instance, she refers to a poster of people showing various emotions. This visual aspect helps children to recognise which emotion best suits their moods. Children begin to develop empathy as they learn to understand how their actions can affect other people's feelings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is reflective and actively evaluates her practice. She shows a drive to continually improve her knowledge and skills to positively impact children's learning and development. For example, the childminder researches and completes training to successfully support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder manages her setting well and actively seeks parents' and children's views to inform further areas for development. n The knowledgeable childminder regularly observes and assesses the progress children make. She identifies accurately what they need to learn next and shares these details with parents. The childminder works in collaboration with parents, keeping them well informed of their children's day with her. Parents say they look forward to photographs, messages and verbal feedback. They use these to reinforce their children's learning and development at home. In addition, the

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childminder prepares transition reports on children's progress when they are ready for their eventual move to other early years settings or school. n Children develop their self-care skills well, which they practise during their daily routines. They learn about the importance of following good hygiene practices, such as when washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The

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21 August 2024 childminder provides nutritious meals and holds conversations with children about the importance of making healthy food choices. Children go on regular walks with the childminder to help strengthen their muscles, stamina and coordination. In this way, children learn to stay fit and maintain good health. n The childminder teaches children to be kind to each other, share their toys and take turns when they play together. Children of all ages generally play in a calm and gentle way. However, the childminder sometimes intervenes too quickly when children engage in independent play with their friends. This does not fully support children to practise any behavioural strategies they have learned or consider ways to deal with minor conflicts in a cooperative manner, to build further on their social skills. n The childminder provides a varied curriculum and considers how children like to play and learn. She makes resources easily accessible for children to help them

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need to do better?

make choices and lead their own learning. For example, children are imaginative and pretend to be doctors, checking each person's temperature and offering advice to overcome their 'illness'. However, on occasion, the childminder does not plan adult-led activities precisely enough to build on what children already know and can do. For example, sometimes activities are too easy for children. At these times, their learning is not maximised. n Children gain important early literacy skills at the setting, which benefits their future learning. For example, younger children squash sand and use shells to make prints, which helps to strengthen their small muscles in their hands. This helps to prepare them for holding writing tools correctly and making more controlled marks. The childminder listens attentively to children sharing their ideas, such as when they create an 'ice castle' out of sand for their favourite film

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character. The childminder encourages them to consider the beginning, middle and end for their made-up story. This supports children's understanding of the features that make up a story.

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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 extend the support for children to learn to negotiate and play cooperatively by themselves n strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to use children's next steps to build on their learning and development more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438598 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10355370 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 5 Date of previous inspection 27 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the village of Newdigate, Surrey. The childminder operates Wednesday and Thursday, from 7.45am to 5pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. The childminder is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n Parents provided written feedback about the education and care their children receive with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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