Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. He explains how he uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support his curriculum. For example, he plans to use stories and rhymes to help children develop their speech. n The childminder has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. Through discussion, the childminder explains that he is aware of the importance of understanding children's individual needs. He recognises the need to work closely with parents and other settings that children attend, to help promote continuity of care and learning. The childminder plans to use daily diaries to share children's development and learning. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being. He demonstrates, through discussion, how he intends to provide daily

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opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development and well-being. The childminder shares ideas with parents on healthy lunches and how to promote children's oral hygiene. n The childminder is able to describe how he would promote children's positive behaviour effectively. He recognises how to help children learn to manage their feelings and develop good behaviour. The childminder discusses how positive praise supports children's attitude to learning. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how he intends to evaluate his practice by gathering feedback from parents, to identify ways of improving children's experiences. The childminder explains how he keeps his knowledge up to date and refreshes his skills. For example, he completes his own online research to support children's oral hygiene. This helped him develop healthy menus in his setting. n The childminder completes daily checks and risk assessments of his home. This

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This provision meets requirements

helps the childminder to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children, providing children with a safe enviroment.

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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 EY465674 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10363792 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 31 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. He lives in Warlingham, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for most of the year. He provides funded early education for children aged nine months to four years old. The childminder works with a co-minder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the house used to care for children. n The childminder talked with the inspector about how he plans to deliver his curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how he reflects on his practice.

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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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