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 supports children's physical development and promotes a healthy lifestyle. She provides daily outdoor play, enabling children to have fresh air and to learn about different environments. For example, they go on local walks to see ducks on the pond and animals at the farm. The childminder supports and encourages children to 'have a go'. For instance, when young children are hesitant to crawl through the play tunnel, the childminder encourages them from the other end. They are reassured and succeed in making their way to the other end.

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The provision is good

Children practice their self-feeding skills during mealtimes and planned activities. They use spoons to scoop the crushed cereal and fill the containers. The childminder supports young children in learning to walk, giving them lots of encouragement. Older children learn to become confident in riding scooters. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn to thread, strengthening their small-muscle skills. They develop their creative skills by using paint and other materials. For instance, they make an autumn wreath using leaf printing.

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The provision is good

Children become familiar with the daily routine, which helps them to know what happens next. They learn good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder supports children in understanding how to share and take turns with their friends and be kind and caring.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures she updates her training, for instance by extending her knowledge and skills in all aspects of safeguarding, communication and language development. The childminder evaluates the service she provides, including asking parents for their views. This enables her to identify if any further improvement can be made. The childminder reviews the environment as children's development progresses. For example, when babies begin to pull themselves up to standing, she places toys and resources at a higher level to create interest and motivate them to stand up. n The childminder's curriculum is about ensuring that children are ready for their move to school. They develop confidence and independence skills by 'having a go'. She knows the children she cares for very well and uses this knowledge to plan activities that link to their interests. On occasion, there is less focus on exactly what the childminder wants children to learn. However, the activities

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need to do better?

provided ensure that all areas of the early years curriculum are reflected, which helps children to make good progress in their learning. n Children have a positive attitude to learning. They are motivated and concentrate for long periods, even the very young children. The childminder uses children's interests when planning activities, encouraging them to explore

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need to do better?

22 October 2024 and investigate. The childminder rewards children with lots of praise when they complete a puzzle. For instance, children post coins into the piggy bank and the childminder supports them by clapping and telling them how clever they are. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She encourages children to become interested in books. Young children choose the books they like and hand them to the childminder to read to them. Young children point to the pictures in the book and the childminder describes what they see, while babies contribute to the conversation by babbling back. n Children learn new vocabulary through the positive engagement by the childminder. As they explore the aqua mat with their hands, the childminder uses words such as 'splosh' and 'splash'. The childminder sings traditional nursery rhymes and children contribute by shaking musical instruments.

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need to do better?

n Parents comment they are very pleased with the service provided by the childminder. They comment on the high levels of trust they have for the childminder, who has cared for their very young children. Parents feel their children are safe and stimulated in her care. n Parents receive regular feedback, which helps them to know how they can support their children while at home. The childminder shares the assessments she completes on the children, which enables parents to be fully aware of their child's developmental progress and identify if there are any gaps in their learning.

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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 enhance the activities provided by placing more focus on exactly what children need to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537516 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10360055 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Staines-upon-Thames, Middlesex. She provides care Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and public holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

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 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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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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