Childminder 2740206

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 thrive in this nurturing and stimulating environment. The childminder finds out about children's interests and routines at home, and uses this information to help children settle in. She forms warm bonds with them and values each child highly. The childminder places a strong focus on outdoor learning and teaching children through real-life experiences. She takes children on nature walks, where they collect natural resources and delight in bug hunting and exploring wildlife. The childminder embeds language development in daily activities. She demonstrates this as she introduces ambitious new vocabulary such as 'hibernation' as children learn about animal habitats. The childminder plants, grows and harvests fruit and vegetables with children. She uses this produce as part of children's meals, which builds on their knowledge of where food comes from. This supports children's understanding of the world.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's independence skills effectively. She encourages children to have a go and do things for themselves such as using safety knives to chop up real fruit and vegetables at snack time. The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements, which helps build on their confidence and self-esteem. She gently encourages them to take turns and teaches them that making good choices is important. Children behave in positive ways. They show kindness to others and share willingly.

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n The childminder plans a curriculum that considers the wide range of skills and knowledge that young children need to learn. She completes regular assessments and can confidently explain what children know and can do, and how she is going to help them progress in their development. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, including school. n Children make good progress in their literacy development. The childminder sings songs and rhymes with children, and reads stories of interest with them daily. She carefully organises the environment to provide access to a wide variety of books. This helps children develop a deeper enjoyment of reading, which builds a strong foundation for future learning. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. She provides well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks each day that meet children's special dietary needs. She incorporates the importance of eating well

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and brushing their teeth into daily activities. This helps children gain a good understanding of leading a healthy lifestyle and of oral hygiene awareness. n Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, they build their stamina as they make their way up small slopes in the garden and express delight as they whizz back down again on their ride-on toys. They develop their

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18 September 2025 coordination skills and show high levels of perseverance as they practise throwing and catching balls. This supports children's physical health. n The childminder provides children with an exciting range of experiences to explore their local community. For example, children enjoy regular trips to the library and local groups, where they meet new people, understand how things work and enjoy a variety of social experiences. This helps to promote a sense of belonging. n The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to show respect and awareness of others through positive interactions. She is consistently respectful, gets down to children's level and uses a warm tone of voice as she gently supports children to understand the difference between right and wrong. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder keeps them well informed of children's progress. She shares updates with parents each day and sends them

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weekly written assessments of their child's achievements. This helps to support parents in continuing their child's learning at home. n The childminder offers a range of activities that capture children's enjoyment and interests. However, opportunities for children to use their own words to share their thoughts are more limited. For instance, the childminder asks open questions, but at times, she does not give children time to respond and express their ideas. n The childminder frequently participates in training sessions to further her professional development. For example, she completes research and engages in virtual training. This enables her to update her knowledge and skills to help benefit children.

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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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n strengthen support for children to use their own words to express their thoughts and ideas, extending their interests and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2740206 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10407859 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in July 2023 and lives in Riley, Woking. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, four days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government-funded childcare. She holds a relevant level 7 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector took into account of the written views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

18 September 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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18 September 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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