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 enjoy independently exploring the learning environment that the childminder has arranged for them. The childminder recognises when to join in with children's chosen activities to extend their learning further. For instance, as children play with a colour matching game, the childminder asks them to name the colours they recognise. She provides them with gentle guidance and support when they are unsure of the answers. This helps children to build on what they already know.

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The provision is good

Children show a good understanding of how they are expected to behave. For instance, when they see their friends showing unwanted behaviour, they remind them of the childminder's rules. Additionally, the childminder provides appropriate support when children need help regulating their feelings. She talks calmly to them and explains the consequences their actions.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to develop their understanding of the world around them. For instance, as children play with picture cards, she asks them about their knowledge of each picture. Children enjoy sharing what they know. The childminder builds on this further by sharing more information with them and making it relevant to them by showing them objects for reference. This helps children to embed this new knowledge that they have learned.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has created a balanced curriculum that supports all children to make good progress. She has a clear learning intent for all children to develop the skills they need before they start school, such as being independent in their self-care. This includes having water easily available so that children can access this for themselves. Even the youngest children independently drink their water when they are thirsty. This helps children to learn to meet their own needs. n The childminder knows her minded children really well, which helps her to decide what she wants children to learn next. She communicates effectively with parents, which enables them to work in partnership to support children's continued learning. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. For instance, she evaluates the impact that the learning environment has on children so that it continues to stimulate their interests and learning. She also tailors teaching in order to

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need to do better?

support each child with their development. For instance, when they are ready, she supports older children to move even further forward with their early literacy skills. Younger children are supported well to develop their physical skills as they fill and empty containers. This helps children to receive teaching that precisely targets their individual learning needs.

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need to do better?

27 January 2025 n The childminder promotes children's safety. She supervises them well and supports them to use the equipment safely. For instance, when children place squares of fabric on the balance beams, the childminder tells them to be careful walking on them as they will be slippery. However, the childminder has not extended this to encourage children to develop their problem-solving skills and consider potential risks for themselves. This does not fully enable children to learn how to keep themselves safe. n Children are supported well to develop the skills to meet their own needs. For example, the childminder has arranged the learning environment to make it accessible for all children to explore with confidence and purpose. They independently select the resources they want to engage with and the childminder follows their interests in order to extend their learning. Additionally, she consistently reminds children to tidy away their previous activity before

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getting out a new one. Children show a positive attitude as they put away the toys. This helps children to build on their understanding of positive behaviour. n Children benefit from opportunities to develop their literacy skills. For instance, as they play with the matching colour picture magnets, the childminder builds on this to teach children the initial sounds of each item. Children listen and respond positively, which helps them to develop an awareness of how words are formed. n The childminder uses opportunities in children's daily routines to teach them about how to look after themselves. For instance, she uses mealtimes to talk to children about healthy eating. This helps children to learn which foods are good for them.

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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 develop their problem-solving skills further and strengthen their awareness of how to recognise risks for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545228 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10372081 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 11 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Guildford, Surrey. She provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide early years education.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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 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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