Grealish, Joanne Louise

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit enormously from spending time in the home of this caring childminder. Working with her co-childminder, the childminder has created an exceptional environment where children's learning and emotional needs are nurtured. All children receive individualised support that enables them to become highly motivated and successful learners. Children behave very well. The gentle and calm approach of the childminder helps children to recognise and manage their emotions and show kindness and respect for each other. For example, she recognises when children are becoming fractious because they are tired, and she provides a quiet area for children to feel less overwhelmed. Children feel valued and respond positively to the childminder's genuine affection for them.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic in their approach to learning. They demonstrate high levels of concentration as they fully immerse themselves in a variety of well- planned activities. For example, young children develop dextrous hand muscles, which are later used for writing, by expertly threading laces through small holes. They persevere and show high levels of focus beyond their stage and age of development. Children are very articulate, and their growing vocabulary is escalated through meaningful discussions that the childminder has with them. She has provided children with a library membership so they can select from a wider range of books. Favourite stories are recreated and recorded on camera in the woods so that children look at the photos, remember and revisit the experience. Children are asked if they would like to do it again. The childminder firmly believes that children learn best by being provided with a rich, often magical, set of

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need to do better?

n The childminder has committed herself to regular training that continually enhances her skills. Her knowledge is mirrored or shared with her co- childminder, which leads to further positive development in the curriculum. For example, the childminder has completed a course on supporting children's mathematical skills in a natural environment. Consequently, children excel in this area. For example, very young children describe the shapes of autumn leaves and notice that a pine cone is similar shape to a triangle. They gain skills that can be used for future learning and build on their love of the outdoors. n The childminder's highly effective approach supports children to develop exceptional social skills. Children learn about the diverse world in which they live. They develop an understanding and respect of other groups in their community. Children take part in festivals and learn about other cultures and

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faiths through an exciting range of creative arts, books and visiting places of worship. They learn about the importance of contributing to their local

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7 November 2024 community by attending events, such as litter picks in the park. n Children develop superb independence and self-care skills. The childminder encourages children to keep trying and persevere in tasks, such as dressing. Older children are capable of putting on and taking off their own shoes. They learn that the shape of the shoe may indicate the correct foot to put it on. Younger children roll up their own sleeves and thoroughly wash and dry their hands. They say, 'We wash off the germs. The bits you can't see.' n Children's literacy skills are very well supported. The childminder uses books for research and bringing stories to life. She inspires children to ask questions and to think about what might happen next and leaves spaces in her reading, waiting for children to fill in the missing words. Children contribute their thoughts and own experiences as they excitedly identify characters in stories. As a result,

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children, from a young age, quickly learn that books are fun and interesting. They access stories independently in their own self-directed play. n Children learn how to value and care for the environment. For instance, the childminder prepares children well for living life in modern Britain. She teaches children about recycling by visiting a waste site. Children develop an understanding of the importance of building a sustainable future for themselves and others. n Children develop their physical skills exceptionally well due to the excellent support given by the childminder. Children exercise and run around in the fresh air every day. They climb and negotiate obstacles and use their large muscles to pull themselves along on balance bikes. The childminder provides children with a very nutritious home-cooked diet that children are often involved in preparing, using vegetables they have grown in the garden, such as pumpkins. She teaches

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children about oral health through a range of activities and discussions. For instance, to help reassure children who have never been before, she explains what happens when you visit the dentist. Children learn how important it is to live a healthy life. n The childminder ensures that she proactively encourages parents to engage in their children's learning. She offers advice and encouragement and provides parents with extremely detailed feedback on children's development. The childminder collaborates with parents to respond to the changing needs of children. This ensures continuity of care and helps identify what children need to learn next. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the childminder's provision.

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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 the puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410494 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10368082 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 3 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Ewell, in Epsom, Surrey. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

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 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 The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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Inspection activities

7 November 2024 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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