Childminder EY369449

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of children's development. She understands the importance of working closely in partnership with other professionals at settings children attend during their day. She discusses how she seeks information on the younger children's next steps to help complement their learning at her after-school setting. She forms strong relationships with teachers at schools and passes on messages to parents. This ensures a good two-way flow of information sharing and supports continuity in children's care and well- being. n The childminder explains how she seeks detailed information from parents on their children's likes, dislikes and abilities right from the start. She discusses how she continues to share updates about their child's achievements through conversation at the end of each day. This joined-up approach helps children settle quickly into her setting. n The childminder demonstrates how she promotes children's health and well-

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being. She explains how she involves children in menu planning, to help support their understanding of the importance of eating nutritious well-balanced meals and snacks. She understands the importance of promoting children's physical health, such as playing outside in the fresh air and getting regular exercise. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She describes how she supports children to respect the feelings and ideas of others. She explains how she involves children in creating the setting rules to help them understand the reasons why these are in place. n The childminder recognises the need to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise any potential welfare concerns and who to contact within the local authority to report these if necessary. n The childminder carries out frequent risk assessments of her home and garden. She discusses how she seeks information from parents on their children's

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allergies and medical needs before they start at the setting. This ensures she meets children's special dietary requirements. She explains the importance of supervising children vigilantly when they are eating. n The childminder reflects on her practice to make improvements and undertakes regular training. She discusses the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date to help benefit and support the children in her care.

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This provision meets requirements

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369449 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10399647 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 8 Date of previous inspection 10 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Camberley, Surrey, and provides care for children Monday to Thursday, from 3pm to 6pm, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she supports children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector viewed the provision for the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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