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 thrive in the childminder's care. They are confident and independent, making choices and playing cooperatively together. The childminder is a positive role model for children. For instance, she helps them learn when to use good manners and how to ask their friends for resources. Children readily approach the childminder for help when needed and to seek reassurance from her warm cuddles. They respond very positively to her requests, such as to help put resources away before going indoors. Children show they understand the high expectations the childminder has for them. For example, they know to take off their shoes after playing outdoors and to store them securely out of the way. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being and promotes positive attitudes very effectively.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear plan of the skills she wants to teach children. She understands what is important for children to learn before they move on to the next stage in their education. For instance, the childminder places a strong focus on developing children's social skills. She helps them to be confident in who they are and to communicate effectively. This supports them to form friendships.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from being in the care of a childminder who knows them well. She understands how children learn and uses this knowledge to plan activities to support children's learning. For example, the childminder reads stories and supports children to count the objects in pictures as they share books together. She helps children to count their gems outdoors and counters in a game. She supports their early mathematical skills well in a variety of ways. n The childminder plans a broad curriculum for children. They have many opportunities to see the wider world though a variety of outings. For example, children see different places when they visit local woods and parks. They also have opportunities to mix and play with other children beyond the setting. This helps them to develop their social skills and an understanding of the world in which they live. n The childminder is responsive to children's interests. For example, she shows

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need to do better?

children how to use tools they are keen to explore, adding clear explanations about how they work. Children listen attentively to what the childminder says, eager to have a go themselves. The childminder motivates children to play and learn. n Children benefit from hearing many words from the childminder as they play. She helps children learn new words, such as when playing games. For example, she teaches them what the word 'draw' means. Children are confident communicators. However, at times, the childminder does not fully consider how

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16 December 2024 to help children learn the rules of conversations. For example, on occasion, she does not fully support children to listen to what others say and take turns to talk. n Overall, the childminder is an effective teacher. For instance, she helps children to develop their self-care skills confidently and develop a 'can-do' attitude as they complete jigsaws. However, occasionally, she does not consider how to build on what children already know. For example, when children show an understanding of topics, such as how ducks hatch from eggs and caterpillars turn into butterflies, she does not consider how to extend this further. n Children show they enjoy the responsibilities and independence that the childminder gives them. For instance, older children remind younger children how to put their coats on independently. Children beam with delight when they achieve success. The childminder supports children's developing independence

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well. n The childminder promotes children's good health well. For instance, she teaches them to develop effective handwashing routines. Children benefit from being physically active and have daily opportunities to play in the fresh air. n The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. Parents comment very favourably about the clear communication they receive from the childminder. She shares ideas and supports them to help their children's learning at home. This helps to ensure good levels of continuity for children's care and learning.

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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 strengthen support for children to develop their early communication skills during conversations n build further on skills in recognising how to challenge and extend children's learning as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350106 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10368631 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 9 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Ash Vale, Surrey. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of the suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

16 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

16 December 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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