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

Children progress well in the childminder's care. They are happy, settled and thoroughly enjoy their time with the caring childminder. Children have access to a full and balanced curriculum that excites and motivates them to learn. The childminder uses her strong knowledge of individual children to plan a wide range of activities, both in her house and out in the community. These experiences help children to learn about the world around them and prepare them for future lives in modern Britain.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides routines that effectively support children's well-being as they develop an understanding of what is happening next with their daily activities. She encourages children's independence skills, which helps support them for future learning, such as going to school. For example, children help the childminder to prepare their food. They use knives to spread toppings on sandwiches. Children manage their own personal care and take great pride in independently washing and drying their hands.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a strong role model. She is kind, patient and loving and offers soothing reassurance to children when needed. She sets high expectations for children's behaviour. The childminder uses activities, such as storytelling, to help children understand how to behave when faced with different situations. For example, children contribute to discussions and demonstrate their maturity as they talk about how to keep themselves safe online.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role. She is committed to improving her skills and regularly completes training to positively impact her practice. She has forged strong relationships with parents and actively includes them in their child's care and education. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the childminder's role in supporting their children to progress and providing ideas for learning at home. n The childminder assesses and monitors children's individual learning. She uses information gathered from parents and children's existing knowledge to plan her curriculum. She gauges children's understanding by making effective use of discussions and recall. This approach helps the childminder to establish if children are learning. Children are encouraged to think about previous activities and experiences that allow them to make links in their learning. n Generally, children are strong and confident communicators. The childminder

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need to do better?

engages children in conversations that interest them and challenge their thinking. Children have stories read to them and enthusiastically dance and chant rhymes, such as the 'Tidy-up Rumba'. However, the childminder does not

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3 April 2025 consistently recognise and sensitively correct children's mispronunciation of speech or model vocabulary effectively. At these times, children's language is not fully supported. n The childminder provides children with a wide range of stimulating experiences that support the next stage of their education. Children enjoy learning about other faiths and cultures and are developing an understanding of diversity. They regularly meet with larger groups of children to help with their social skills and their confidence around others. Children visit the library and go on regular nature walks. They learn about social expectations and how to behave around others when the childminder takes them for a treat at the local café. n Children explore the well-thought-out resources to initiate their own play. The childminder strongly encourages children's imagination skills through role play. For example, children use a playhouse and pretend it is a petrol station. They

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later use the same house to play 'mums, dads and kids'. Children play collaboratively and forge firm friendships. They learn how to share and take turns. Any minor disagreements are dealt with gently and respectfully by the childminder. n Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They have plenty of opportunities for running around in the fresh air, riding bikes and playing ball games, such as basketball. The childminder is very proactive and teaches children about the foods that are good for our bodies. Children can name the vitamins and minerals that are present in some fruits and vegetables. The childminder uses mealtimes to discuss nutrition and to teach children how to reduce the risks of choking. Children sit still when eating and politely ask, 'Am I safe to leave the table?' when they have finished.

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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 extend the support for children's early language skills when interacting with them and during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2719789 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10392072 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 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 Horley, Surrey. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the organisation of the childminder's provision and her aims for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children during a range of activities. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection and gave their views. n A range of relevant documentation was made available on request. n Parents provided written feedback for the inspector.

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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

3 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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