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 content in the homely environment that the childminder creates. The childminder is nurturing and caring, which helps children to develop a secure bond with her. Children feel safe to express themselves, knowing the childminder will listen to their needs. The childminder enriches children's experiences through special trips, such as outings to watch aeroplanes, opportunities to see canal boats and visits to the farm, cinema and swimming pool. These activities help children to understand more about the world, build their social skills and spark their curiosity and confidence in new environments.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides strong support for children's personal, social and emotional development. She talks to children about different feelings and emotions using books and stories. Strategies are being instilled in children to enable them to effectively deal with their emotions, such as frustration. The childminder uses praise effectively, and she sensitively helps children to understand and develop their skills in sharing and taking turns. The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates an ambitious curriculum. She plans activities that interest children. For example, children show impressive recall skills when they recall natural objects found on a recent walk. They follow the childminder's instructions as they look at insects through magnifying glasses. They look at pictures of animals and chatter excitedly about the sounds the animals make. The childminder introduces a range of vocabulary as she talks about the body parts of animals and how a pine cone looks close up. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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need to do better?

n The childminder includes mathematics naturally in her daily activities and routines. She provides opportunities for counting and number recognition, and she helps children to understand mathematical language. For example, she counts bugs legs with them during an activity using magnifying glasses. The childminder points out numbers on vehicles while out on walks and uses words like 'big' and 'small' during play. This helps to build children's awareness of basic mathematical concepts. n The childminder fosters independence well. She supports children to take responsibility for tasks during snack time, for example, chopping bananas and spooning out yogurt. She encourages children to put on their coats and boots for outdoor play. This helps to build on their practical self-care skills. This focus on independence supports children's coordination, builds their confidence and nurtures a strong sense of accomplishment as they take ownership of tasks.

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need to do better?

2 December 2024 n Overall, the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge well to review and develop her curriculum and to encourage children's curiosity. However, during adult-led activities, she has not fully considered how to support the younger children so that they are consistently challenged to join in with activities at a level suitable for their stage of development. This means they are not fully engaged and lose interest in activities. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents from the start, gathering detailed information to help children settle quickly. She keeps parents updated on children's progress with daily conversations and photos of their activities. Parents are highly satisfied and appreciate the personalised approach, as well as the guidance for learning at home. This all contributes to helping children to progress. n Children are provided with daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air.

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need to do better?

They learn how to develop their coordination when using the ride-on cars and building sandcastles in the mudpit. Children delight when digging in the mud to find worms, talking about their length and how many they can find. However, there are few activities that promote early literacy skills when playing outside. n The childminder undertakes a range of training to keep her knowledge up to date. She works with other childminders locally, liaising with them for support and sharing expertise and ideas. They meet up and take children to the park and to local playgroups. This helps develop children's confidence and social skills. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities for the children to learn about the world around them. For example, they visit the local shops, where they learn life skills, such as paying for food and interacting with others. During walks in the community, children are encouraged to look closely at their environment.

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need to do better?

They comment on the door numbers they see as well as noticing the changes that occur to the natural world throughout each season.

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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 review and improve how activities are organised for younger children so that they offer the right level of challenge for children's different stages of development n develop the provision to extend children's early literacy skills, particularly in the outdoor area.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476725 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10364211 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 3 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Mytchett, near Camberley, Surrey. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides places for children in receipt of government funding.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. 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 has on the children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector gathered the views of parents during the inspection. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

2 December 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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