Childminder EY235515

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thrive in the warm and nurturing care of this highly experienced childminder. They confidently follow well-established routines and share wonderfully strong, secure bonds with the childminder. This supports their emotional well-being and development.

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The provision is good

Children learn resilience as they explore the childminder's well-planned curriculum, which is ambitious for all children. They are immersed in precisely planned activities sufficiently difficult to encourage children to persevere but not so hard as to make it impossible for them to succeed. As a result, children take great pride in their achievements. Children display high levels of engagement and focus as they excitedly join in with familiar stories recalling experiences they have had together. The effective support children get to promote their emotional well-being and the good progress that they make, prepares them well for the next stage in their education.

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The provision is good

The childminder's practice is highly inclusive, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. She works in close partnership with parents and other professionals when needed, creating a cohesive and consistent approach to meeting each child's individual needs. As a result, all children are fully included.

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need to do better?

n A key strength of this childminder is the quality of education she provides. She extends children's learning through skilful use of open-ended questions that encourage deeper thinking, while giving them sufficient time to reflect and respond. For example, she encourages children to explore the relationship between the number of blocks used and the height of the tower. This supports children to develop strong problem-solving skills and become critical thinkers. n The childminder delivers an ambitious curriculum and has high expectations for all children. She plans activities precisely around children's interests, enabling them to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. For example, children consolidate their understanding of shape, number and turn-taking through carefully chosen games. This approach supports children to make connections in their learning and allows the

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childminder to embed next steps seamlessly throughout the curriculum. n The childminder supports children to develop strong communication and language skills. By actively engaging in children's play, she continuously extends their ideas and vocabulary, such as accurately naming tools. This adds to what children already know, expands their vocabulary and supports them to become confident communicators. n Children develop a secure understanding of the wider community during regular

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19 September 2025 outings. They learn about a range of festivals, such as Hanuka, Diwali and Chinese New Year. Children engage in activities involving food, toys and role play, which promote their awareness of different traditions. However, the childminder collects limited information about children's own cultural backgrounds. As a result, children have fewer opportunities to explore what makes them unique, which can affect the development of their personal identity and sense of belonging. n Children demonstrate strong social skills, which prepare them well for life in the wider community. For example, they confidently invite others to join their play and clearly explain the rules of the game. n Children show reasoning skills as they explain about cause and effect. For example, they predict what might happen if a ball is hit too hard. This deepens children's critical thinking skills and prepares them well for the next stage in their

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education. n The childminder works in very close partnership with parents to promote the best outcomes for all children. She regularly shares updates with them about children's development and provides tailored activities to continue learning at home. Parents benefit from her vast experience in areas, such as sleep routines and toilet training. They speak very highly of the progress their children have made, particularly in language development, independence and social skills. n The childminder puts children's interests first and is highly reflective in her practice. She pays close and careful attention to children's needs and ensures that they are accommodated. For example, she tailors settling-in processes to accommodate the needs of each child.

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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 consider how to further enrich the curriculum to provide opportunities for children to celebrate their own culture and heritage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY235515 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10407693 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 4 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Epsom, Surrey. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four.

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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 spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 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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19 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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