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 flourish in the care of this kind and nurturing childminder. She is enthusiastic in her role and takes pride in offering children high-quality experiences. The childminder takes children on daily outings, which help raise their curiosity levels and increase their range of vocabulary. For example, during a recent visit to a pumpkin farm, children used their observational skills to compare different pumpkins by colour and size.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a stimulating learning environment at her home. Children are excited by learning, and confidently choose to explore their favourite toys. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging with the childminder, such as building a tower where balls are placed at the top. Children squeal with delight and jump up and down, watching the balls spiral down to the bottom.

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The provision is good

There are well-established routines in place. Children show a keen awareness of these. For example, they know that after lunch and when they feel tired, it is time to have a nap. One of the main priorities the childminder is working on is supporting children to play cooperatively. This includes helping them to share, take turns and understand how their actions affect others. She gives generous praise when children adhere to her high expectations. Children often want their friends to join in the fun activities they experience and happily learn from each other. This shows that children are developing a respect for others, which in turn leads to a calm and productive atmosphere.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and competent childminder has put an exciting and varied curriculum in place. Children take part in purposeful learning across all areas of the early years foundation stage. For instance, the childminder provides resources that bring number rhymes to life. Children practise their counting skills of adding and subtracting through singing these songs. This helps them steadily improve their mathematical and language skills in a fun and enjoyable way. n Children access a range of physical activities to help strengthen the small muscles in their hands. The childminder supports children to hold writing equipment with great success. Children produce impressive drawings with controlled marks. The childminder encourages children to exercise regularly by running, balancing and jumping, such as at local parks. This promotes their core strength and coordination skills. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how young children

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need to do better?

learn. Overall, she observes them carefully at play and lets them make their own decisions. However, occasionally, the childminder does not acknowledge when children are deeply immersed in their learning. She sometimes interrupts them

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need to do better?

16 October 2024 with several questions and is quick to do things they are capable of working out for themselves if given the time and space to do so. This does not allow children to fully practise, consolidate or extend their own learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing children with resources from different ethnic backgrounds. Children explore the similarities and differences between their own ways of life and those of others. She plans interesting activities related to various festivals and cultural events. This supports children's developing understanding of the diverse world they live in. n In general, the childminder places an emphasis on teaching children to manage their self-care skills, such as wiping their noses and washing hands before mealtimes. However, there are times when the childminder completes simple tasks for children without first encouraging them to have a go themselves. This

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does not consistently support children's confidence to fully master these important life-skills for the future. n The childminder regularly evaluates the provision she offers and accesses training to continually improve her own practice. She is currently completing an early years mentor programme to increase her knowledge and understanding of ways to support children's learning even more. This is proving successful, particularly in promoting children's positive behaviour, such as developing a better understanding of right and wrong. She consistently supports children's emotional wellbeing through warm and sensitive bonds. This is especially apparent when the odd minor dispute occurs between children. n Partnerships with parents are positive and effective. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's busy day with her. Parents are highly complimentary of the education and care their children receive, especially the

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daily outings to widen children's experiences. They work closely with the childminder to help children reach developmental milestones. For instance, supporting children to recognise their different emotions when at home. This provides a continuity of care that benefits children's ongoing wellbeing.

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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 put children's interests first.

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should:

n give children more opportunities for uninterrupted time to think for themselves, and gain the competence to extend and apply their own ideas at play. n encourage children to take more responsibility of their own personal care needs and develop their independence even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 121006 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10367103 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 7 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Staines, Middlesex. The childminder operates Tuesday to Friday, between 7.15am and 6pm, all year round. She is eligible to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

16 October 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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