Petters, Sarah Louise

This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, settled, and demonstrate good levels of emotional well-being. The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment, where children feel safe and secure. Children report that they enjoy spending time at the childminder's home and express enthusiasm for the wide range of activities on offer, including regular trips to the local park. Many particularly enjoy spending time with friends, engaging in arts and crafts.

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Children participate in a variety of creative activities. For example, they paint cars and animals in a range of colours and enjoy talking with their friends about what they are creating. Others make different types of paper aeroplanes and race them to see which fly the furthest and highest. Through this, children discover that aeroplanes with a pointed tip fly the fastest and explain this is because they are more aerodynamic.

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This provision meets requirements

Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model, setting clear rules and boundaries while consistently praising children for their good behaviour. As a result, children are polite, kind, use good manners, and play harmoniously alongside one another.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides high-quality, inclusive care for all children and their families. She places a strong emphasis on ensuring that every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, has full access to all aspects of the provision. She works closely with parents to ensure that each child's individual needs are met effectively. n The childminder understands her role in supporting children's personal development, particularly in teaching the importance of respect and positive behaviour. She sets clear expectations and explains to children why these rules are important, helping them to develop strong social values. Consequently, children show high levels of respect for others. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to be physically active, including regular outings to the local park and active play in the garden. These experiences support children's physical health and well-being.

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n The childminder actively promotes healthy lifestyles. She encourages children to make healthy food choices and maintain good hygiene. Children engage in meaningful conversations about food and can talk confidently about the healthy meals they enjoy, such as salmon and cream cheese bagels. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates with them daily, sharing updates on their child's care and the activities they have enjoyed.

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19 June 2025 Parents describe the childminder as kind and caring and value the wide range of indoor and outdoor learning opportunities she provides. They note that the childminder maintains consistent boundaries, which support and guide children's positive behaviour. n The childminder takes her professional responsibilities seriously. She keeps all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding, up to date. In addition, she has completed further training in food allergies and healthy eating, which has enhanced her ability to provide nutritious, well-balanced meals. n Overall, the childminder takes effective measures to ensure children's safety. She regularly checks her home environment to identify and eliminate any potential risks. Children are supported in learning how to keep themselves safe. For instance, through discussions about online safety and the correct use of tools, like scissors. However, during snack times, although children are seated and

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need to do better?

supervised, the childminder does not always remind older children to sit on their bottoms rather than kneeling, which presents a minor safety consideration.

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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 121100 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10398803 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 12 Date of previous inspection 11 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Horsell, Woking. She operates her service from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, Mondays to Thursdays, during term time. In the school holidays, she offers care from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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