Martin, Lorraine

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 creates a nurturing, welcoming environment. Children are happy, and they behave well. They show affection towards the childminder and seek her out for comfort. For example, children who are unsettled enjoy quiet time and lots of cuddles. Children listen and follow instructions. The childminder skilfully introduces new words and concepts, for example 'on' and 'round', as younger children explore how to navigate battery operated cars on tracks.

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The provision is good

The childminder recognises the importance of developing children's social skills. She plans her curriculum to include various outings, supporting children to socialise with other children. For instance, they attend playgroups and meet with other local childminders.

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The provision is good

The childminder has consistent boundaries so that children know how to behave when they play. Her clear instructions help children understand the positive behaviour that is expected from them. Children develop good listening and attention skills.

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The provision is good

With the childminder's support, children learn independence and self-care skills. For example, she encourages them to use cutlery when eating at lunchtime. Young children become increasingly competent and show good levels of independence. The childminder is respectful of younger children's personal care needs, such as wiping their noses. This supports children's understanding of good hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and understands how to identify any delays in a child's development. She takes appropriate action to liaise with parents and carers, and then external professionals to ensure that the support is effective. The childminder is reflective in her approach and strives to provide children and families with the care and support they need. n The childminder has a wide range of resources that are available to children. She sets out some purposeful activities that are engaging and that inspire children to be curious. For example, children enjoy exploring how construction bricks connect together. However, the childminder does not organise the indoor environment fully successfully to enable children to freely play. The available floor space meets the requirements but the organisation of space and resources slightly inhibits children's opportunities for independent play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed a good curriculum that is based on children's interests. She focuses on supporting children's social, emotional and

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need to do better?

21 February 2025 communication skills as well as their physical development. This helps children to build the skills they need to support their future learning. However, at times, the childminder introduces too many ideas at once to children and, therefore, does not always precisely target what they need to learn next. This means that she is not always able to focus her teaching on the precise learning intentions to help them make the best possible progress. n Parents are happy with the care and education their children receive. They comment on how quickly their child has settled with the childminder. They feel their child is safe and happy. The childminder provides parents with updates throughout the day on what the child has been doing and any development milestones they may have achieved. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings children attend. She encourages parents to share information with other

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settings. This helps the childminder to plan learning opportunities effectively, which contributes to the continuity of their care and education. n The childminder undertakes appropriate training sessions and webinars. She successfully applies newly acquired knowledge to her practice. This enables the childminder to drive improvement. The childminder ensures that she is up to date with any changes to guidance and legislation. The childminder has effective arrangements to support any assistants that she employs to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge they need to fulfil their roles.

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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 review and improve the use of available space and resources, so they are organised effectively to meet children's learning needs n focus more precisely on reflecting the intended learning for each child during the planning and implementation of activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464056 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10372141 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Epsom, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She provides funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years old. The childminder employs an assistant part time.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

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