Childminder EY543642

This provision does not meet requirements

Children greet the childminder with a warm hug as she collects them from school. They eagerly ask what other friends are coming to play today at her home. The childminder knows the children very well. She plans settling-in sessions with the parents for the groups of children she cares for. This helps children become familiar with new friends and her home. Children display high levels of well-being and build close bonds with the childminder.

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The childminder uses her knowledge of what children like and are interested in, to plan a good range of activities. This helps children engage and develop their play ideas. For example, children use their imaginations as they create 'rainbow seahorses', and dress up in their favourite princess outfits. The childminder ensures that children use the scissors safely, as they cut out the various pictures they create with their friends.

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Children's behaviour is very good. The childminder has routines in place that help children to know what is expected of them. She gives them ample time to finish their drawings before tidying away for tea time. The childminder supports children to develop their manners. For instance, she gently reminds children to say please and thank you.

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n The childminder does not ensure that a full and relevant paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained for her assistants, who have sole care of the children. This means that the assistants do not gain full and up-to-date knowledge, so that they can administer suitable first aid to children should they be injured or unwell. However, the childminder has completed her first aid. This means that the childminder could provide first aid if necessary, when the children are in her care. n The childminder creates a warm environment for children to relax in after school. Children settle on large beanbags and talk about what they plan to play with, as they watch an age-appropriate cartoon on the television. The childminder monitors screen time and also ensures that the content is appropriate. Once children have rested, they quickly access the different resources on offer. They are proud of their artwork as they display them on the childminder's fridge.

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Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. n The childminder supports children's independence. She encourages children to do things for themselves, such as hanging their coats up and placing their shoes together ready for home time. Children independently wash their hands before mealtimes and speak about how they need to use the 'cherry-smelling soap'.

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27 January 2025 This helps children to develop their self-care. n Children enjoy various physical activities. The childminder provides indoor games when the weather is poor, so that children can still exercise. For instance, children take turns throwing balls onto a target board. This supports children's control and coordination. n The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle effectively. For example, she asks children how they would like their carrots prepared. The childminder talks with the children about the importance of eating a varied diet. As such, children discuss about how carrots help your eyes. Children enjoy mealtimes, as they sit with their friends and talk about their interests and home events. n The childminder promotes a sense of fun and respect in her home. Children giggle and laugh as they share the jokes on their yoghurts pots. The childminder is kind and promotes sharing well. As such, children talk about sharing the

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different dressing-up clothes. This promotes children's behaviour with their friends. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the childminder. They say that her setting is a relaxed environment that promotes a 'a home-from-home' environment. The childminder regularly communicates with parents about the play activities on offer. Parents say her communication is 'second to none'.

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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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Due date

ensure that assistants who are left in sole charge of children, obtain and maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification in line with statutory requirements. 24/02/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543642 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10367908 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 8 Date of previous inspection 28 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in West Horsley, Surrey. She works with assistants. The childminder operates, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8am to 8.45am, and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 3.15pm to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the organisation of the play environment. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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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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