Childminder EY550357

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a homely, warm environment. Her curriculum is broad and balanced and covers all areas that children need to learn. She is skillful in the delivery of what she wants children to learn next. The range of activities the childminder provides inspire children to be curious and they demonstrate strong motivation in their learning. For example, children transport play resources, such as rice and herbs in containers. They make 'rice soup' and 'pancakes'. The childminder plays alongside the children. She suggests alternative ways of doing things but does not take over. Children quickly learn how to divide the resources so that they each have an equal amount. The childminder has a strong emphasis on supporting children to share and take turns. This helps to prepare children for future learning, such as going to school.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled. They climb onto the childminder's lap to be close to her. The sound of laughter echoes throughout the childminder's provision. The affection and cuddles that the childminder provides strongly helps children's emotional well-being and their ability to bond with others as they grow.

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need to do better?

n The childminder updates her knowledge through attending courses and linking up with other childminders to learn and share good practice. She has accessed training on effectively creating a language-rich environment for children. As a result, supporting children to communicate has become a strong focus in the childminder's curriculum. n The childminder provides strong routines and boundaries. She teaches children to behave well. She explains what happens 'now' and 'next' which prepares children for transitions. n Children are encouraged to be independent from a young age. They wash their own hands, cut up their fruit at snack time and even very young children can put their own shoes on when getting ready to play outside. The childminder gives plenty of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and run around in the fresh air. Children learn about healthy foods as they help prepare a

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range of nutritious meals that the childminder provides. n The childminder sits with children to look at books together. She uses puppets and small toys to bring the stories and rhymes to life. Children are provided with a narrative as they play, and the childminder regularly introduces new vocabulary to children as they investigate and play. However, the childminder does not always give children enough time to process what has been said or respond to questions. This does not consistently give children time to offer their own thoughts and opinions. n The childminder plans well for what she wants children to learn. She provides a

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15 July 2025 large range of exciting and fun activities that children thoroughly enjoy and learn from. However, the childminder's garden can sometimes be overstocked with too many activities. Children enjoy what is on offer but cannot always fully access what they want to play with because there are too many obstacles in the way. This means that some children do not always get the full benefit of the intended learning. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to have new experiences. She takes them on regular outings to woodlands and play groups where they meet and mix with larger groups of children. Children visit stately homes and take part in the educational activities provided. These valuable experiences teach children to appreciate the natural world and learn the history that surrounds their community. n Children benefit from praise which strongly supports their self-esteem. Children

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behave well. Any minor altercations are dealt with swiftly and sensitively. n The childminder seeks feedback from parents which helps her to evaluate her provision. She establishes links with other settings that the children attend. This helps in their continuity of 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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should:

n improve opportunities for children to process their thoughts and give their opinions, to further support their thinking and problem solving skills n organise the outside environment to allow children to fully access and benefit from all activities provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550357 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10398228 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Reigate, Surrey. She operates her service from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.00pm term time only with some ad-hoc holiday care. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification and 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 how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development and how this is shared with parents. n The inspector took into account the views of parents. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation that was provided on request.

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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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