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

The childminder provides an appealing and safe environment. Toys and equipment are easily accessed by children to encourage independent choices in their play. Children explore with increasing confidence and resilience to deal with challenges. For instance, they persist in finding the correct pieces to complete their puzzles and show immense pride when these are accomplished. Children are then equipped with the knowledge they need to continue to succeed with other puzzles. The childminder sensitively guides them if faced with any difficulties. This promotes children's sense of self-worth. They make good progress in learning.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy playing with their friends and the childminder. They form close connections with each other. Even the youngest children show respect and compassion as they spontaneously hug their friends. The childminder is a good role model who actively encourages children to be kind and courteous. Children use polite words such as 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a comprehensive curriculum around children's interests and needs. Various exciting trips made in the local area and further afield enhance children's learning. For instance, a visit to the library exposes children to a range of stories and information books. They gain good knowledge and remember facts, such as the stages in the life cycle of a butterfly. Children develop a real love for books and regularly pick up their favourite books independently. This is illustrated in their role play when choosing to read to dolls and using impressive intonation.

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n The childminder enhances children's communication and language skills well. Children listen intently to stories and enjoy singing songs and nursery rhymes. The childminder promotes their thinking skills to help recall words learned previously. Children competently use phrases and sentences to share their ideas and thoughts. These learning opportunities contribute well to widening children's already good vocabulary. n As part of their outdoor curriculum, children learn first-hand about the different types of transport. The childminder helps them to distinguish between the sounds produced by aeroplanes, buses and trains. In this way, children become aware of the various sounds in their environment. These skills help to facilitate children's recognition of different letter sounds in preparation for early reading. n The childminder closely monitors children's ongoing progress. As a result, she has a thorough understanding of their current knowledge and capabilities. She

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uses this information about each child to identify appropriate next steps in learning, such as their readiness for early reading and writing skills. Overall, children acquire lots of new skills and knowledge. However, on occasion, the

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need to do better?

17 February 2025 childminder does not implement her intended sequenced curriculum sharply enough to build on children's existing learning and take them to the next level. Despite this, children do have a wonderful time in the childminder's care. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about ways to follow a healthy lifestyle. She consistently encourages good hygiene routines, such as handwashing, and provides nutritious and balanced meals. At times, however, the childminder does not always consider opportunities to educate children about the effects of different food groups or the benefits of exercise on their bodies. Consequently, children's understanding of the importance of such activities is not fully enhanced. n Children love to practise what they know through role play. They use their good imaginations to create scenarios with the available resources. For instance, children use their doctor's kit and politely ask their friends to lie down so they

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can use their stethoscope. They talk with great kindness to the 'patient', constantly reassuring them. In this way, children show that they understand about people who help us. n The childminder is committed to driving continual improvement. She aims to provide the highest quality of care and education for children. This is supported by her dedication to complete a range of training to further enhance her already strong knowledge and good quality of teaching. n Parents are extremely delighted with the service the childminder provides. They describe the setting as a 'special place that nurtures and enriches' their children's lives and enables them to thrive. They highly value the kindness and patience the childminder shows. Parents are particularly grateful for the flow of two-way communication to support their children's personal needs, such as toilet training. In addition, they comment on how the variety of outings their children

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experience has enhanced their speech, social skills and confidence.

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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 make better use of opportunities to raise children's awareness about the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle n focus interactions with children more precisely to further promote their progress towards next steps in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425670 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10380631 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 6 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ashford, Surrey. The provision operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder works with her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She is eligible to provide funded early education for children from the ages of nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a group activity. 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

17 February 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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