Campbell, Hiedi Leanne

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy in this warm and welcoming home. The childminder gets to know the children and their families well. Before they start at the childminder's home, she invites parents and children to attend settling-in visits. This helps her to gather information about their children's interests and care routines. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Mostly, the childminder plans a broad, ambitious curriculum that builds on what children know and can do. She uses themes and the children's interests to plan activities. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy pushing different toy vehicles through various colours of paint to make pictures. The childminder gives children and babies plenty of time to follow their ideas. For example, babies explore the different textures of the paint as they squeeze it between their fingers. This helps all children develop the small muscles in their hands for later learning.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder gently reminds children to be kind to each other as they play. She is skilful and encourages them to share and take turns with toys. The childminder encourages children to help tidy away their toys before mealtimes. Children listen well to the childminder. This helps children learn the routines in her setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's understanding of simple numbers and counting. For example, when children show an interest in counting the wheels on a toy truck, the childminder supports them. She helps children count the wheels one by one, clearly saying the numbers. This supports children's early understanding of numbers and counting. n Overall, the childminder prioritises the development of children's communication and language skills. She recognises the importance of reading stories, singing songs and learning rhymes. For instance, children are encouraged to join in with familiar songs and daily conversations to enhance their skills. However, occasionally, the childminder does not consider how unnecessary background noise, such as music from the radio, affects children's listening skills. n The childminder supports children's understanding of hygiene. She helps children wash their hands before eating, as she explains why handwashing is

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important before mealtimes. Furthermore, she plans activities within her curriculum to help children learn about the importance of oral hygiene. n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of the world around them. She plans weekly visits to places of interest, such as local toddler groups, parks and the library. This provides children with opportunities to meet a range of different people. This helps children develop their confidence and social

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need to do better?

16 May 2025 skills in a range of social situations. n The childminder observes children regularly and plans activities to build on their next steps in their learning. However, she has not yet fully considered the intent within children's chosen play. This means, sometimes, teaching is not as precise as it could be, so that they can make connections with what they already know. n The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. She models the behaviour she wants children to adopt. Where needed, she calmly and sensitively explains to children the impact of their behaviour on their friends. This helps them to make positive choices. n Parents greatly appreciate the service the childminder provides. They are eager to express how the nurturing childminder has supported their children's development. The childminder regularly shares information about their children's activities to support their learning at home. Furthermore, the childminder has

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developed effective links with other settings. She shares information with other settings that the children attend. This contributes to the continuity of children's care and education. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. Since registering, the childminder has focused on increasing her understanding of working in partnership with parents. This has helped her and any assistants she works with develop their skills and knowledge even further, to develop trusting relationships with parents.

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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 minimise unnecessary background noise to support children's communication and language skills further n focus on the identified learning intentions for children during their chosen play activities, to support their engagement and progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2720769 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10398146 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 16 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in West Molesey, Surrey. She regularly works with one assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers government funded places for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her curriculum. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents provided verbal and written feedback for the purpose of the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including those relating to the suitability of those living or working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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Inspection activities

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