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 Met

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel happy and settled in the care of the kind, caring and nurturing childminder. They chat happily to her as she becomes actively involved in their play and listens with interest to what children have to say. For example, as children make 'pizzas' from dough, they talk about the different 'toppings' they want to add. Children talk with confidence and demonstrate a wide vocabulary as they discuss their favourite toppings and recall their previous experiences.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are polite and demonstrate a good understanding of the importance of being kind to others. The childminder acts as a good role model. She sets clear rules and boundaries to help to guide children's positive behaviour. For example, she gently reminds them to use good manners and to share with others. Children play harmoniously alongside their peers and follow simple rules, such as helping to tidy up after play. When children struggle to regulate their behaviour, the childminder explains to them that some rules exist to keep them safe.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress from their starting points and have a positive attitude to learning. The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help enhance their existing knowledge and skills, for example through showing, demonstrating and explaining. Children focus for prolonged periods, represent their experiences during play and articulate what they know in an age-appropriate way.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. On entry to her setting, she assesses them to find out what they already know and can do. She uses this information to plan an ambitious curriculum based on what individual children need to learn next. The childminder completes regular assessments to check that children are progressing and quickly identify any emerging gaps. This enables her to liaise with parents to ensure that children receive timely interventions if needed. n Overall, the childminder supports children's literacy skills well. Books are easily accessible, and the childminder incorporates 'story time' into the everyday routines. This helps to promote children's speaking and listening and encourage a love of reading. However, less focus is placed on supporting children's creativity and early writing skills, as mark-making resources are not as easily accessible.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully incorporates mathematics into children's everyday play experiences. For instance, she encourages them to count the number of 'pancakes' they have made during role play. Children confidently count to five independently and to 10 with support from the childminder.

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need to do better?

12 December 2024 n The childminder encourages children to carry out care routines independently. For instance, children use the toilet, wipe their noses and dress themselves for outdoor play. However, the childminder occasionally steps in too quickly to complete activities children find difficult. She does not encourage them to think through how to resolve these independently, to promote their problem-solving skills. n The childminder encourages children to lead active and healthy lifestyles. She ensures that she provides a good range of opportunities for children to be physically active. For instance, they regularly visit local parks, where they learn to run and balance on different equipment. Children understand the importance of regularly washing their hands and benefit from healthy meals and snacks. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder ensures that she involves parents in every aspect of their children's learning and development. For

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instance, she shares information with them about their children's progress and makes suggestions on how they can support learning at home. Parents remark on how much their children enjoy being with the childminder. They comment that they appreciate the many activities she provides for children to keep them engaged and motivated to learn. n The childminder is committed to continuously improve and has developed good links with other childminders. This provides her with opportunities to share good practice and hold professional discussions with others. She supports any assistants she employs well. She regularly shares her policies with them and invites them to raise any concerns about the children in their care.

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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 support children to help them to explore with mark-making activities and resources, to fully encourage their own creativity and early literacy skills n provide consistent opportunities for children to complete tasks to enhance their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540935 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10368429 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 20 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Egham, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She employs an assistant on an ad hoc basis. The setting receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss the childminder's curriculum, including how the childminder assesses and plans for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and jointly assessed the impact this has on children's learning and personal development with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector also discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

12 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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