Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2015 4 November 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder provides children with a variety of interesting and age-appropriate activities and experiences such as baking and art and craft. As a result, children have good levels of confidence which help their future learning and preparation for school.  The childminder has a good range of toys for children to play with. She rotates these according to children's individual interests and stages of development. In addition, she has created a pictorial resource book so that children can see the resources that are available. This allows them to make independent decisions in their play.  Children are happy and well cared for. The childminder knows each child well, follows their individual routines and ensures their care practices are consistent with parents' wishes. As a result, children form good relationships with the friendly childminder and demonstrate that they feel settled and secure.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and knows what to do to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities in the home and on outings for children to use technology and learn about how things work and what happens next. For example, by pressing the button at the road crossing to change the lights or pressing a button to start some music.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to use technology and learn about how thinks work and what happens next.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and activities, and discussed children's development and progress with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications, training and self- evaluation arrangements.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adult members of the household.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation and checked the safety of areas used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written letters and comments in the childminder's quality assurance survey.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress. Their learning is monitored, assessed and evaluated well. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to provide activities to support children's development. She creates many opportunities to teach children during their play. For example, children had fun hunting for toy chicks, ducks and eggs hidden in a container. This encouraged children's hand-to-eye coordination as they grasped the objects. The childminder routinely talks about colours and sizes. Children have good opportunities to explore numbers, problem solve and develop their language skills. The childminder plays with children and continually talks and responds to their developing speech. She asks a range of useful questions to encourage children to respond. Regular visits to local play sessions give children the opportunity to play with other children and develop friendships. This helps them to develop their social skills in readiness for their next stage in learning.

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good

The childminder offers a home from home environment and is very attentive to children's needs. The childminder expresses genuine warmth towards the children. She gathers information from parents and children have opportunities to visit before they start. As a result, children make a smooth move into the childminder's care. The childminder works in partnership with parents, which successfully supports children's emotional well-being. The childminder praises children throughout the day for all achievements, no matter how small. Children have opportunities to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy playing in the outdoor space, visiting animal parks, soft-play sessions, toddler groups and nearby playgrounds. This teaches children about the world around them and provides opportunities for them to practise their physical skills when climbing on large play equipment. The childminder uses these experiences effectively to teach children about

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good

playing safely and the importance of road safety.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She effectively evaluates her practice and includes the views of parents and children. As a result, she has improved the way in which she uses observations and assessments to meet children's needs and plan stimulating activities; therefore, improving outcomes for children. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding and first aid up to date. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410336 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 982656 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Kingston upon Thames, in Surrey. The childminder attends toddler groups and takes children to school.

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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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