Childminder in Surrey

This provision does not meet requirements

n Although the childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse, she does not have a secure knowledge of who to contact to escalate child protection concerns. This does not promote children's safety. In addition, the childminder does not have a written safeguarding policy, which is a breach of the requirements of the compulsory childcare register. n The childminder understands her responsibility to identify and manage risks appropriately. For instance, she ensures that the front door is kept locked at all times. However, the childminder has not ensured that her premises are safely organised. The environment is cluttered with equipment and resources that are stacked in high piles. This does not ensure that the premises are safe and suitable for childminding. n The childminder recognises the importance of building strong partnerships with parents. She talks about how she will gather appropriate information from

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parents, such as their child's health, interests, and routines. The childminder plans to use this information so that she can meet children's individual needs. The childminder will share relevant information with parents, including their child's progress and daily routines. She will also give them ideas for home learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development, and the skills and knowledge that she wants children to gain during their time with her. She talks about how she will track what children have learned so that she can plan for their continued development. The childminder recognises the importance of adapting the support she provides for children so that it precisely targets their next steps. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of how to support children with their behaviour. She talks about how she will give children the language of emotions to help them understand how they are feeling. She will recognise

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positive behaviour so that children develop an awareness of how they are expected to behave. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She talks about how she will include children in the planning of mealtimes, such as deciding what to eat. She will do activities with children where they can learn about which foods are healthy and which foods are less healthy. She will also teach children about how to look after their teeth.

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This provision does not meet requirements

16 June 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

ensure an effective safeguarding policy is in place which is in line with the guidance of the local safeguarding partnership, including procedures for reporting concerns 07/07/2025

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Due date

ensure that indoor space and equipment is organised in a safe and suitable way. 07/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 120870 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10380810 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 0 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in West Horsley, Surrey. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder explained how she implements the curriculum when children are present and monitors the impact this has on their learning.

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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

16 June 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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