Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
27 Jan 2025
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Not met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY497808
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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In line with other reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder explains how she focuses her professional development. p.2
- For example, she has completed an appropriate first-aid course since her last inspection. p.2
- Furthermore, the childminder explains how she has extended her knowledge on the types of children's play. p.2
- This helps her continually develop her skills p.2
- Through discussion, the childminder shows an understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. p.2
- She explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. p.2
- The childminder has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. p.2
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- Pages
- 4
- Words of findings
- 401
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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Full report text
Met
Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she focuses her professional development. For example, she has completed an appropriate first-aid course since her last inspection. Furthermore, the childminder explains how she has extended her knowledge on the types of children's play. This helps her continually develop her skills n Through discussion, the childminder shows an understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and to support her curriculum. The childminder has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to provide them with healthy meals and help children learn about oral hygiene. The
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This provision meets requirements
childminder plans to use daily experiences for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development and well-being. n The childminder is able to describe how she would promote children's positive behaviour. She recognises the importance of helping children to learn to manage their feelings to help them develop good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning. The childminder talks about how she believes that this promotes children's self-esteem and helps them to feel secure. n Through discussion, the childminder understands the importance of understanding children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how this will help her to settle children and provide continuity of care. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer
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This provision meets requirements
any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder reviews her safeguarding procedures and refreshes her knowledge of child protection matters regularly.
p.2
This provision meets requirements
There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY497808 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10338440 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 12 March 2024
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. She offers before- and after-school care, Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 8.45am, and Monday to Wednesday, 3.25 pm to 6pm, term time only.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector viewed areas of the house used to care for children. n The childminder talked with the inspector about how she plans to deliver her curriculum for children. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she reflects on her practice.
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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
27 January 2025 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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Inspection activities
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