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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are safe and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder is kind and nurturing. The interactions between children and the childminder are natural and genuine. This helps children to feel secure and promotes their emotional well- being. Children, including those who are new to the setting, show that they are content and settled in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to make decisions about what they would like to do next. This helps children develop their confidence. The childminder plans a good balance of child-initiated and adult-directed play to support children's learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. Children are beginning to recognise colours, such as red and green. The childminder gently asks them to choose what colour bowl they would like. Children listen carefully to the childminder and follow instructions well. Children respond well to the praise they receive for their efforts and achievements. This helps to build children's self-esteem and ensure their emotional well-being. Children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and eagerly choose stories to read with the childminder. They listen well and follow the story. The childminder uses an animated voice to keep children focused and engaged. She introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary and

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy the opportunities they have to play outside in the fresh air, which supports their physical development. The childminder uses her local environment to enhance the experiences of children. She recognises the importance of providing children with opportunities to socialise with other children and of developing their physical skills in a variety of environments. The childminder helps them to develop their small muscles and control as well. For instance, children use a range of tools, such as scissors, to cut shapes out of play dough. This helps to support children's developing physical skills. n The childminder supports children to learn to be healthy. The childminder offers a range of healthy meals and snacks. She offers gentle reminders during the day to drink lots of water. Children develop good hygiene routines. They wash their hands before eating a healthy snack. The childminder encourages children to

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need to do better?

become independent and provides appropriate support when needed. Children are developing an awareness of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder is fully committed to continually enhancing her professional development to help improve her knowledge and skills further. She is keen for children to leave her setting ready for school. n Children benefit from the support of the childminder, who encourages their learning through play. However, at times, the childminder asks children questions

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need to do better?

13 December 2024 without waiting long enough for children to answer. When this occurs, children do not have the time they need to reflect on what they know and have learned in order to formulate their responses. n The childminder develops trusted relationships with parents. She actively communicates with them, keeping them informed about their children's achievements. In addition, the childminder provides ideas on how parents can continue to support their children's development at home. However, the childminder is not as successful in developing working partnerships with some other settings that the children also attend. This can affect the continuity and consistency of children's educational experiences and care across the settings. n Well-designed settling-in procedures help children's move from home to the setting. The childminder invites parents and children to attend stay-and-play sessions at her home before they start with her. This helps children to become

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familiar with their surroundings and supports children to build relationships with the childminder. Parents are complimentary about the care and education their children receive.

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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 give children more time to respond when asked questions in order to support their thinking and language skills n build stronger links with all other settings the children attend to provide greater consistency in children's ongoing development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2690635 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10368057 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in September 2022 and lives in Sunbury-on-Thames. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this has on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all the areas of the setting and discussed her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector looked at reviews from the parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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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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