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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children feel very safe and secure. Children build strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in process. She gathers important information from parents when they first begin attending. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they have a strong sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers an ambitious curriculum that caters to children's needs and interests. A key focus of the curriculum is developing children's language and communication skills. The childminder skilfully reads familiar books, sings songs and uses puppets with the children, extending their language and vocabulary. This supports children to develop confidence in expressing themselves and expand their vocabulary through meaningful interactions. Children are confident communicators.

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The provision is good

Children regularly explore the local area. For instance, they enjoy weekly music sessions where they learn about music and rhythm. Children also enjoy visiting the local park and gardens. This helps children to learn about the local community and to develop their physical skills. The childminder has high expectations for behaviour and reminds children of the rules and boundaries in the setting. For example, she encourages children to share and take turns through discussions and the use of distraction techniques. Her gentle reminders and guidance help children to learn what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her ongoing assessments to identify when children have gaps in their learning or development. Where concerns arise, she makes swift referrals to other professionals. The childminder is dedicated to helping children who need extra support with their speech and language skills. This supports all children in making good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides resources in the garden that enable children to develop and practise their physical skills. For instance, some children use cutting tools as they 'scoop' and 'chop' while they explore the insides of different vegetables and fruit. Others are supported to learn to use the steps when climbing the slide and throw balls to each other to catch. Children are physically active and develop good strength and stamina. n The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn. She arranges focused group times for children based on their age and stage of learning.

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need to do better?

Children engage with interest for long periods of time to rhyme times using puppets and props. Babies enjoy turning pages of a book and pointing to pictures of interest. Older children enjoy acting out familiar stories of their own.

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need to do better?

10 April 2025 Toddlers delight in joining in action songs such as 'Sleeping Bunnies'. n The childminder promotes children's independence. For example, children practise their independence by finding their own seat and putting their own rubbish in the bin. However, occasionally, the childminder does things for the children during routine times of day that they could do for themselves. For example, she peels and cuts their fruit for them and collects their plates. As a result, some children are not always encouraged to persevere and have a go as often as they could be. n The childminder helps children to recognise their feelings and gives them time to learn to self-regulate their emotions. For example, she has set up a quiet space with mirrors where children can rest and relax if they feel overwhelmed. This helps to promote their well-being. n The childminder teaches children well about the importance of healthy living.

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need to do better?

She provides them with nutritious, home-cooked meals and regular outdoor play. Children know to clean hands before eating and when coming in from the garden. This promotes their understanding of health and hygiene effectively. n Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They comment that the childminder has a kind and patient attitude that has a positive impact on children's growth and development. The childminder shares information effectively with parents using an online app. This helps to promote continued learning at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping children safe online while they are at her home. For example, children are supervised while they use computer devices. Devices have parental controls for safety. However, the childminder has not yet considered how to teach children how to keep themselves safe while online. This does not fully support children's developing

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need to do better?

understanding of their own personal safety. n The childminder is a good role model and treats the children with kindness and respect. Children demonstrate good manners and ask to get down from the table when they have finished eating. They show kindness and compassion towards their peers.

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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 improve the organisation of some routines to maximise children's independence skills

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should:

10 April 2025 n develop further opportunities for children to learn about the importance of keeping themselves safe while online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2718003 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10388783 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Addlestone, Surrey. The childminder operates from Tuesday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for all eligible children in her care.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder, and they discussed what the childminder wants the children to learn. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation and held a discussion. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact of these on the children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation relating to the suitability of other adults living on the premises. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 April 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

10 April 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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