Childminder, Out-of school day care in Surrey

This provision meets requirements

The childminder greets the children with a warm smile at the end of their school day. She has established a routine that children know well. For example, children eagerly gather their belongings and choose a partner to hold hands with as they walk home from school. The childminder is calm and helps children understand how to keep themselves safe as they walk back to her home. For example, the childminder reminds young children to walk on the safe side of the footpath, away from the road. Furthermore, she sensitively reminds children to stop talking as they approach the roads, so that they can listen and look for any traffic. Children are relaxed, but vigilant in the care of the nurturing childminder.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder places high priority on following the children's choices in play. She gathers information about children's likes and dislikes. This helps her plan a stimulating environment that fosters children's imagination. For example, children create monster clay models and have ample time to play football in her garden. The childminder effortlessly uses these opportunities to help young children take turns as they share the clay and take turns being in goal. As such, children's behaviour is exemplary, they are extremely happy, and laugh as they play together.

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n The childminder supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle effectively. She plans mealtimes so that children can help prepare their tea. For example, children are experts at making fresh sushi. They choose from a range of nutritious vegetables and recall how they like edamame beans with their rice. Older children enjoy these sociable occasions and are keen to help the younger children roll their sushi. As children eat, the childminder holds discussions about different foods and the health benefits of staying hydrated. She ensures children have quality time to succeed in preparing their meals. This helps children to develop their independence skills for later learning. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder encourages good manners and is respectful of the children's choices. Her interactions are fun and nurturing. This supports children's kind behaviour. They are thoughtful and often help the

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childminder without prompting. For example, children gather their friends' water bottles as they sit down for snack time. This helps children learn to show kindness and develop friendships. n The childminder takes children on regular trips in the school holidays in the local area. For example, children recall the planned outings to the cinema and the bowling alley. This helps children extend their play experiences as they develop new skills for later learning opportunities. n Children challenge their bodies physically. They play various ball games, running

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12 June 2025 and jumping as they do so. The childminder ensures that children benefit from the time they spend in the fresh air after their school day. n The childminder uses daily conversations and electronic communication to inform parents about their child's individual needs. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the care she provides for their children. They comment that the childminder's home is 'awesome' and that she is an incredibly important part of their children's early lives. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping children safe. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure that all areas used by children are safe and suitable for their needs. She aligns these with the schools that children attend, to ensure that children have a consistent message. For example, outside play equipment in the school playground is used according to the ages of the children. However, the childminder has not yet considered how to help children

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understand how to keep themselves safe while online. n The childminder regularly reflects on her own skills and knowledge to help evaluate her practice. She builds strong networks with other childminders in her local community. These networks help her to keep up to date with changes and share best practices. The childminder completes regular training and continually develops her knowledge to support the children in her care.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500985 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10398426 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 21 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in January 2017. She lives in Worcester Park, Surrey. She provides care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am, and 2.50pm to 6pm, during term time. The childminder also operates throughout the school holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision was organised. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n An evaluation of the activities was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n Parents shared their written views and opinions of the childminder's setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

12 June 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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