Childminder in Kingston upon ThamesOfsted inspection, 9 Mar 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 18 May 2010

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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 has good partnerships with parents, which helps to promote children's learning and development well.  Children are happy and calm in the childminder's care and develop secure relationships. This helps children to become confident learners.  The childminder teaches children to behave well and have respect for each other.  The childminder has effective procedures in place to minimise potential hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe environment.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and attends training to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder uses self-evaluation well. This helps her to reflect on her practice and recognise priorities for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not support children's literacy fully, for example, through purposeful signs.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to extend their literacy skills.

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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 and the comments of those spoken to on the day.  The inspector and childminder took part in a joint observation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and uses this to provide activities that interest and challenge children. For example, children drew pictures of animals and talked with the childminder about the pictures they created. This develops their language, communication and physical development effectively. The childminder observes, records, and tracks children's development well. She has a good understanding of the progress check for two-year-old children. She uses this to identify potential gaps in children's development and to support their developmental needs appropriately. Children played with shape sorters and stacking cups with enthusiasm. This helps them to develop physically and supports their early mathematical skills. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to develop children's literacy further, for example, through purposeful signs. The childminder shares information on a daily basis with parents. This involves

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who attend. This is good

them in their children's learning well and promotes continuity of care.

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good

The childminder provides children with regular activities outside in the fresh air. This promotes children's understanding of the importance of physical exercise. Children enjoy fresh fruit at snack time and healthy, balanced meals. The childminder encourages children to try different vegetables, which helps them learn about having a healthy lifestyle. Mealtimes are a social occasion when children chat happily, showing that they feel secure. The childminder helps children to prepare for changes in their lives, such as starting pre-school, by promoting independence in their personal hygiene. Children know to wash their hands at relevant times and use separate towels to dry them. This strengthens their understanding of how to manage their personal hygiene to prevent the spread of infection.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates her strong commitment to continuing her professional development. As a result of her training on the Early Years Foundation Stage she has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This helps children to progress well and improves their well-being. The childminder reviews her policies at regular intervals and whenever there are changes in legislation. This shows her commitment to maintaining high quality provision. The childminder has good links with other early years providers and shares information with them effectively. This promotes a shared understanding of children's development and specific needs and has a positive impact on children's experiences. Parents comment positively on the high standard of the childminder's care and the impact it has on their children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132087 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 845641 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and she lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday throughout the year 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

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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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