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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as they explore the childminder's warm home. The childminder provides an inviting environment. She plans opportunities for children to be creative and develop their physical development. For example, children line up a range of crates and balance boards to create an obstacle course. Older children expertly use the swing and climb steps to use the slide. This helps children to develop their large muscle groups for later learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder uses her knowledge to support children in their learning. Children spend time developing the small muscles in their hands as they scoop cornflour and water. They twist lids to open dye to mix the different colours. The childminder teaches children how to combine different colours to make new ones. She introduces vocabulary, such as 'turquoise', as children explore new concepts. Furthermore, young children snuggle in for stories and learn about the names of different vehicles. This supports children's language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's behaviour. For example, when children are playing, she encourages them to take turns with their friends. Also, she encourages children to say 'thank you'. Children repeat this. This helps children to develop their good manners.

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need to do better?

n Children begin to learn early mathematical concepts. The childminder introduces early counting in their daily routines and play. For instance, children count how many plates they need for their friends at mealtimes. Furthermore, the childminder introduces new vocabulary such as 'more' and 'less' as children transport water in containers. Children repeat these words and count confidently with the childminder. This supports children's early mathematical skills. n The childminder focuses on children's learning to develop their curiosity, encouraging their problem-solving skills. The childminder has used her recent training to plan her provision to foster children's learning, in particular in her garden. n The childminder teaches children to be independent, in preparation for their next stage in learning. For example, younger children are becoming confident in using children's knives as they cut their bananas in preparation for snack. The

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childminder gives children plenty of time to put on their waterproofs and shoes ready to play in the garden. As such, children develop increasing independence skills for their age. n The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines. For instance, she sings with the children as they wash their hands before mealtimes. This helps

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need to do better?

4 March 2025 children learn about germs. The childminder reminds children to drink water regularly and shares ideas with parents of healthy recipes at home. This helps children to develop healthy habits. n Mostly, the childminder's teaching is good. She uses her knowledge well to encourage children's development. However, during some adult-led activities, she does not consider the planning well enough so that children are able to engage. For instance, during some of the planned activities indoors, there are too many resources available for the children. As such, some children lose interest. This means that children do not always get to build on what they already know and can do. n Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The childminder works closely with parents and shares information about what their children are learning. This helps them to continue their children's learning at home. Parents say that their

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need to do better?

children's social skills have developed in the care of the nurturing childminder. n Overall, the childminder supports children's understanding of safety. For instance, on daily walks she teaches children about road safety. However, the childminder has not considered how she can begin to help children learn about online safety in an age-appropriate way, within her curriculum. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder helps them to understand rules and boundaries. When children need support, the childminder calmly gives children the reassurance they need. This helps children to understand their emotions. n The childminder accesses training to support her professional development. For example, she has developed her knowledge of resources within her curriculum to further promote children's curiosity and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, she ensures any assistants that work with her also access training to support

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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 develop the curriculum to ensure children have opportunities to learn how to stay safe online n strengthen the planning of adult-led activities to build on children's existing knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361483 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10380524 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Leatherhead, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants, who hold childcare qualifications at levels 2 and 6. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers government funded places for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their written views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 March 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

4 March 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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