Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans a cosy and homely environment to offer children a relaxed experience of learning together. She explains how she provides a curriculum that considers children's ages and stages of development. The childminder plans experiences that follow children's interests and learning needs. She has systems in place to observe and share children's progress with parents and carers. n The childminder understands how to help children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She talks about spending time outdoors at in her garden or visiting local parks for exercise. There is play equipment to enable physical development, such as ball games. The childminder understands how to provide well-balanced and nutritious home-cooked meals to support children's physical health. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's allergies and follows advice from external agencies to maintain good food safety standards.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder carries out regular risk assessments, inside and outside. She identifies and minimises any potential hazards to ensure children's safety. The childminder thoroughly checks the garden space before children venture outside. She also carries out risk assessments for outings. For example, she checks the play equipment in the park to ensure that it is safe before children use it. This demonstrates safe and efficient management of the provision, which helps to ensure children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands her role and responsibility to identify and report concerns about children, to promote their welfare. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to maintain an up-to-date knowledge. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child, or if an allegation is made. n The childminder is aware of the importance of continuous professional

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This provision meets requirements

development. She makes use of some professional development opportunities and keeps her child protection and first-aid training up to date as required.

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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 2676898 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10360094 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in Hooley, Surrey. She offers after-school care for children during term time and occasional care during weekends or school holidays. She provides care Monday to Friday from 3.30pm until 7pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the adults living on the premises and insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children.

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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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