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 well looked after by this kind and experienced childminder. She provides an ambitious and varied curriculum for children and plans different activities that are designed to be stimulating, such as through sensory play. For example, toddlers carefully explore the texture of different materials associated with the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Children squeeze play dough and add sticks, wool and bricks to build a house. The childminder further supports children to take turns and share resources. They engage with the activity for extended periods, helping to strengthen the developing muscles in their hands.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children take part in regular outings designed to help them broaden their experience of the world and develop their social skills. For instance, they visit local toddler groups and visit local farms and countryside, as part of the celebration of harvest. The childminder provides frequent opportunities for outdoor play and to access fresh air in her garden. Children concentrate as they experiment with sliding conkers and pine cones down sloping ramps. They blow bubbles to link with the story heard earlier, where the wolf from the story 'huffed and he puffed'. The childminder provides well-planned activities, and children are happy and become engrossed in their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is loving and caring towards the children. They enjoy her cuddles, comfort and reassurance, particularly those who are conscious of unfamiliar faces. The childminder treats children with kindness and respect. This encourages children to feel safe, behave well and to show mutual affection for others. n The childminder encourages children to develop their mathematics skills effectively. They explore sensory materials and notice different shapes and patterns in their play. Children have fun as the childminder skilfully weaves mathematical language and concepts into their play. For example, she encourages the children to count objects and notice different orders of size as they explore play dough, challenging them well. n The childminder has clear expectations of children's behaviour. When they display unwanted behaviour, the childminder gently reminds them of the expectations. For example, she gives children clear instructions, such as, 'Do not

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need to do better?

play with the door,' and 'Make sure you wash your hands.' Children respond positively to the clearly embedded expectations. However, the childminder does not consistently provide a clear explanation of why the behaviour rules are in place to fully support their understanding of how behaviour can potentially affect themselves or others. n Children benefit from learning about their local community and different

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6 November 2024 cultures. They enjoy finding autumn treasures, such as coloured leaves. They have recently learned about a variety of events, such as Halloween and enjoyed learning about cultural and religious festivals, such as Diwali. n The childminder has formed excellent relationships with parents and families, and parents are very complimentary about the care and education that their children receive. Partnership with parents is a strength. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date, and she can identify areas of her practice that she would like to enhance further. For example, she attends regular webinars led by specialist experts in early years. Additionally, the childminder uses her childminding network to share and discuss ideas. She uses these to develop areas of learning and to improve the quality of care that she provides for children.

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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 provide clear explanations to help children understand the potential impact of their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445077 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10364207 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 6 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Caterham, Surrey. She operates her service from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children communicated with 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 Parents shared their 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

6 November 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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