Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/09/2014 17/11/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a welcoming environment for children where they have access to a good variety of resources.  The childminder has good relationships with children and is attentive to their individual needs.  Children take part in a broad range of interesting activities that help them make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their child.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems for sharing information where children attend more than one early years setting are not fully in place.  The childminder does not make full use of her garden to provide opportunities for children to explore, investigate and learn about the natural world.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives with one adult child and two teenage children in a three-bedroom house in Surbiton, within the Royal Borough of Kingston in Surrey. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age group. The family has a dog.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 establish a consistent system for sharing information with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase opportunities for children to use the garden to explore nature to further support their understanding of the world.

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who attend

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. She finds out as much as possible about each child's background, starting points and needs before they start. For example, she talks to parents during settling-in visits so that she gets to know children well. This helps ensure she can provide all the support they require. The childminder observes children's achievements and plans activities that build on their interests and skills, making sure she introduces new challenges. As a result, children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points and capabilities. The childminder keeps parents well informed. She talks to them every day to provide feedback about activities, achievements and routines. She encourages parents to share information and offers them suggestions for activities to continue at home. This helps involve parents in their child's learning.

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who attend

The childminder teaches children a variety of useful skills that prepare them effectively for the next stage of learning and eventually for school. She supports young children's communication and language skills well. She talks to them as they play, reinforces words by repeating them and introduces new vocabulary. She successfully promotes children's interest in books by making sure books are available that are stimulating and suitable for their age. Children listened attentively when the childminder changed her voice for different characters and enjoyed lifting the flaps in the book. The childminder supports children who are learning English as an additional language appropriately by finding out key words from home as needed. She gives children time and space to try things for themselves. She encouraged children to persevere as they searched for the correct piece for the shape sorter, helping build their concentration skills. Children enjoy playing outside

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who attend

in the park or at a toddler group. They grow cress or sunflowers inside, which helps them begin to learn about the natural world. There is a good range of activities outside across most areas of learning. However, the childminder does not always make full use of her garden to provide opportunities for children to plant and grow things or to explore and investigate the natural world around them. Children have fun getting messy taking part in creative activities such as hand painting or sand play. They benefit from a balanced daily routine and are well occupied and stimulated during their time with the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have good relationships with the childminder, who is warm and responsive towards them. She makes sure she follows their familiar home routines when they start, helping establish routines for feeding and sleeping where needed. This ensures a smooth transition from home and helps children settle quickly. This supports children's emotional and physical well-being. The childminder has a calm and consistent approach and offers children gentle guidance to help them behave well. Young children go to her readily for comfort and cuddles when they are tired or upset.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder's home is welcoming and organised so that children can easily choose from a wide range of play materials for themselves. As a result, children grow in confidence and independence as they help themselves to toys. The childminder makes daily checks of the home and ensures that appropriate precautions are in place throughout the home and garden. She takes prompt steps to reduce any hazards, such as fencing off the old climbing frame until it can be safely removed. The childminder supervises children closely at all times, making sure they are always within sight or hearing. She completes thorough risk assessments of any trips and outings to ensure that children are also safe when she takes them out. The childminder helps children learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about road safety and stranger danger and shows them how to use tools and equipment safely. Fire safety precautions are in place

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

such as a fire blanket and smoke alarms. The childminder involves children in regular fire drills. These measures help protect children in the event of a fire and ensure that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder successfully promotes children's good health. Children learn to manage their own personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat and remember that they need to do this take into account any individual dietary needs. The childminder stores and heats any food provided from home carefully according to instructions in order to protect children's health. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise.

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provision

The childminder effectively safeguards children's welfare. Since the last inspection, she has improved her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and updated her paperwork and procedures. A clear and effective system is now in place for obtaining written permission to give medicine. The childminder has attended a child protection course and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She has reviewed and updated her risk assessments for the premises and for outings to make sure they are robust. This has improved children's safety in the home and on outings. She has, in addition, updated her policies and procedures to ensure she provides parents with a good range of information about her practice. All required records to support the day-to-day running of the childminding setting are in place and are up to date.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's achievements closely by observing what they do. This helps ensure that she quickly identifies any areas where children require further support. The childminder has worked hard to improve the childminding provision. She reviews her practice regularly to identify any areas for development. She keeps up to date through contact with the local authority and has links with other childminders to share ideas and support. She is keen to continue to develop her knowledge and skills, for instance through further training.

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provision

The childminder works closely with parents and with other professionals where they are involved, to ensure she meets children's needs. She keeps parents well informed on a daily basis. Letters from parents show that they are happy with the care provided. They value the caring approach of the childminder and her genuine interest in their children's development and well-being. They are very happy with the progress their children make and feel children are safe and well cared for. The childminder is also aware of the need to work in partnership with other providers where children attend more than one setting. However, she has not yet firmly established consistent systems for sharing information about children's progress and development, to ensure that this always occurs. This helps ensure that children benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 132154 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 927524 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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