Childminder in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she supports new children to settle into her homely environment. She describes the benefit of establishing strong, genuine relationships with children to help them feel comfortable and safe. She discusses how she supports children by being attentive and responsive to their care and learning needs. This supports their personal, social and emotional development well. n On the whole, the childminder has a good understanding of the different areas of learning and development. She describes how she devises a curriculum that incorporates the children's interests and builds on what they know and can do. The childminder explains how her observations and assessments of the children inform her of areas where support is needed most. She describes how she plans a range of activities and provides resources to aid children's progress. n There are effective systems in place for risk assessing the home to ensure it is

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safe and secure for children to play and explore. The childminder explains how she supports children to develop a strong sense of self and understand ways to keep themselves safe. For instance, she uses opportunities such as trips to local parks and the library to teach children about road safety. She explains how she talks to children about hazards that they see and asks what they think they can do to minimise these. n The childminder talks confidently about how she positively reinforces children's behaviour through her well-structured routine and appropriate boundaries. Additionally, the childminder describes how she supports the youngest children to develop good behavioural habits by being a positive role model and providing gentle reminders and praise. n The childminder is committed to continually improving her practice and enhancing the service that she offers. For instance, she discusses the value of

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sending parent questionnaires to seek their feedback on any areas that she can develop. She describes how she talks to children about what they like and considers their views and opinions. Furthermore, the childminder keeps updated with mandatory training, attends regular webinars and understands the requirements of her registration.

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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 EY473777 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10372295 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in West Mosley, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification. The childminder provides government funded early years places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she would support children's learning and development. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion about how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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31 January 2025 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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31 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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