Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 9 August 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder forms good partnerships with parents, promoting children's learning and development well.  The childminder consistently records her observations on each child accurately. This results in clear assessments of the children's progress and effective planning to meet their needs.  Children settle well in the childminder's care and develop happy and respectful relationships. This helps them develop their self-confidence.  The childminder takes effective action to minimise potential hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder promotes good behaviour by being polite and courteous to children.  The childminder attends training to have a good understanding of how to safeguard children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not extend children's learning fully in the outdoor environment.  The childminder does not provide full opportunities for children to experience the use of technology and enhance their understanding of how things work.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the use of the outdoor environment further to provide children access to activities involving all areas of learning  extend opportunities for children to use technology to increase their knowledge of how things work in the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation relating to children and the childminder's practice.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector and childminder took part in a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the interests of each child and uses this to plan effectively for them. She has a good understanding of the progress check for two-year-old children. This helps her to identify potential gaps in children's development and support their needs appropriately. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to extend their learning. For example, children made collages relating to a story that interested them and talked with the childminder about the picture they created. This develops their language, communication and literacy skills effectively. Children join in activities such as completing jigsaws and puzzles enthusiastically. This helps them to develop physically and supports their early mathematical skills. However, there are not always opportunities to extend children's knowledge fully about how things work and to understand more about the world. The childminder talks to parents about their children's progress on a daily basis to

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who attend. This is good

involve them in their children's learning well.

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good

The childminder helps children to prepare for changes in their lives, such as starting school, by encouraging them to put on their coats and shoes. This promotes their confidence and independence. Children enjoy healthy meals and the childminder talks to them about the effect of food on their bodies. This helps children to learn about having a healthy lifestyle. Children learn to wash their hands at relevant times and use separate towels to dry their hands. This promotes their understanding of how to manage their personal hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. The childminder helps children gain a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle through regular activities outside in the fresh air. However, she does not always maximise opportunities outdoors for children to enhance their learning in all areas.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She has detailed policies in place that reflect current legislation that she reviews regularly. The childminder evaluates her practice well and recognises priorities for improvement. The childminder attends regular training to strengthen her knowledge of child development. For example, working with parents, which has a positive impact on children's experiences. This demonstrates her strong commitment to extending her good knowledge and professional development. The childminder works hard to strengthen links with other early years providers and share information with parents about their children's progress. This promotes continuity in care through a clear understanding of each child's development and specific needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443327 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 985975 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and she lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The childminder works on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 6pm, apart from family holidays.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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