Childminder EY435278

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps updated with early years requirements and good practice. For example, she takes part in webinars and completes mandatory training, including maintaining paediatric first aid and safeguarding training. The childminder has a current awareness of good practice relating to areas, such as safer recruitment if she was to employ another assistant and safer sleeping for children. n The childminder understands how to plan for children's learning and development. For instance, she knows the importance of gathering information about children's starting points from parents. She understands how to use observations and assessments to identify children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has a range of resources, equipment and toys to support children's learning indoors and outdoors. For example, she has plenty of books to read to children to help support language development. She has real-life

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resources, such as a telephone and weighing scales in the role-play kitchen to promote children's imagination. The childminder discussed that she plans outings to support children's learning experiences, including trips on the train. This helps to increase children's understanding of the world they live in. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in good partnership with parents and any professionals involved in meeting children's individual needs. She understands that this promotes continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder shows understanding of supporting children to gain skills for the future. This includes children learning to share and take turns and learning to do things for themselves, such as take off their coats and put away their belongings. n The childminder recognises the importance of children gaining a strong sense of belonging at her setting. She is aware of gaining information about children's

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backgrounds to help include and value their similarities and differences. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children and promote their welfare and well-being.

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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 EY435278 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10289128 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 13 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Laleham area of Staines, Middlesex. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for bank holidays and personal holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed the aims of her curriculum and activities to support children's progress across all areas of learning. n The premises and a sample of resources, toys and equipment were viewed as part of the inspection. n The childminder explained how she promotes children's safety. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding was explored. n A sample of documentation was checked during the inspection and the ongoing suitability of the childminder and her household members was reviewed.

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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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