Russell, Emma Marie

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They show exceptional levels of engagement with all their activities. The youngest children show outstanding levels of concentration during sensory play activities. For example, children spend a very long time pouring, scooping and turning lids with a tray full of coloured rice and containers. This helps develop the muscles in their arms and helps children learn about volume. Children all play alongside each other beautifully and show extremely considerate behaviour to one another. The childminder praises this positive behaviour regularly, making children really proud of their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children recall fun activities they have done with the childminder in the community. They look at photos and discuss their previous adventures in the woods. These experiences give children opportunities to gather natural items and learn about the world around them. The childminder shares videos with parents to celebrate children's development. For instance, when children master new moves at their gymnastics session, parents enjoy watching the videos of their progress. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe during their many trips out. Children learn to climb carefully on play equipment and hold onto the pushchair to be safe by the road.

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need to do better?

n Parents compliment the childminder's flexible care and homely environment. They describe how the childminder values and supports their children. For example, parents report the childminder is wonderfully patient and she plans fun birthday parties for their children. n The childminder develops children's communication and early literacy skills in a fun and engaging manner. Children have a wide range of books to choose from and the childminder reads to them regularly. Children have daily opportunities to make marks and be creative in the childminder's home. They happily share resources with each other. Children offer kind words to their friends about the marks they create. n Overall, the childminder has strong teaching abilities and a good understanding of how children learn. However, on occasions during activities, the childminder does not adapt teaching effectively for children of different ages and abilities.

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This means, at times, some children's learning is not extended to the highest levels. n The childminder plans activities which support children to develop the small hand muscles they need for future writing. For example, they sort and categorise coloured dinosaurs into pots using tweezers. Children show high levels of perseverance and concentration while they complete these activities.

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1 December 2022 n The childminder develops her knowledge using a variety of training opportunities. For example, she attends termly networking meetings organised by the local authority. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation to ensure she meets all legal requirements. n The childminder encourages children to develop independence skills, such as taking off their clothes from outdoor play and hanging up their coats. However, at times, children do not complete small tasks for themselves to develop their independence to the highest levels. n The childminder prepares healthy and nutritious food. Children report they love her cooking. Young children are eager to give new foods a try and make choices about their meals. Parents report that the childminder accommodates the special needs of their children and food allergies. n Children read books about caring for teeth and hair, which they choose from the

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library. The childminder uses these experiences to discuss similarities and differences with children. Children learn the importance of visits to the dentist and how people look after hair which is different from their own. n The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She gains detailed information about what children know and can do. The childminder discusses any plans for children's learning and emotional well-being with parents and the other settings children attend. n Children are highly motivated to learn and eager to talk to visitors about the wide range of activities they participate in. For instance, they demonstrate high levels of confidence as they share photos and animatedly discuss their love of sessions such as soft play and gymnastics. They recall their experiences with exacting detail and enthusiasm, such as when they persevered and were

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successful in learning to complete a forward roll.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to report any concerns about children's well-being. She confidently describes a range of indicators which could suggest a child is at risk of harm. The childminder keeps detailed attendance records and supervises all children effectively. The childminder is exceptionally vigilant in keeping children safe in the community. For example, she has worked in partnership with the school to improve road safety. The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge about a variety of safeguarding topics. For instance, she recently completed training to consider the different ways in which children could be exploited and how to prevent this.

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should:

1 December 2022 n further develop teaching to ensure it meets all children's individual learning needs n develop opportunities to extend children's independence skills to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431955 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10228585 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 9 Date of previous inspection 10 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Knaphill, Surrey. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years. The childminder is eligible for funding for children aged 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated a planned activity together.

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Inspection activities

1 December 2022 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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Inspection activities

1 December 2022 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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