Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children form strong relationships with the childminder, which helps them to feel secure and promotes their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She has a comprehensive safeguarding policy and follows her procedures to help keep children safe.  The childminder plans age-appropriate activities that interest children. She has a good understanding of how children develop. She uses the children's interests well to promote their development, which prepares children for their next stage in learning and starting school.  The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and attends training to enhance her professional development. For example, she recently attended a course to develop craft and messy play activities, which has helped promote children's creativity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to see their home languages in print, to enhance their communication and language skills.  The childminder does not always organise her resources well, such as displays. Therefore, children sometimes miss opportunities to recognise the similarities and differences in their cultural heritage to promote a sense of belonging and an awareness of the diversity that exists in their community.

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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 opportunities for children to see their home languages in print, to promote further their communication and language skills  review the organisation of the environment so children can see and interact with resources to fully promote a sense of belonging and an awareness of the diversity that exists in their community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing.  The inspector observed all areas of the house used by children.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed areas of her practice including safeguarding children and her self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children. This helps her track their progress to identify any gaps in their achievement and address these when she plans activities for individual children. For example, she helps children to develop their listening and attention skills by reading stories. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection well by encouraging children to choose from a wide variety of activities to promote their independence. The childminder promotes children's communication skills. For example, she uses proper words to name objects, such as 'doll' instead of 'dolly', and extends their vocabulary by describing their actions as they play. Children thoroughly enjoy playing together and cooperate in games. The childminder encourages older children to include younger children in their play. Younger children meet with other children when they

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who attend. This is good

attend playgroups with the childminder. This helps them to develop new friendships and good social skills. In addition, children use different equipment, which promotes their physical skills.

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good

The childminder makes sure the environment is safe for the children. She completes risks assessments and helps children to understand how to manage their own risks and how to play together safely. The childminder talks and interacts with children in a calm and gentle way. As a result, children behave well and get on with each other. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides them with nutritious meals and caters for children's intolerances, allergies and preferences. She helps children learn about good hygiene routines and they go outdoors daily, which contributes to their physical well- being.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in caring for and educating children. She constantly reflects on her practice, considering the views of parents and children. For example, she reviewed how she helped settle children to sleep trying new ways at the suggestion of parents. The childminder attends regular training. This helps to ensure continuous improvement in her teaching skills and improves the quality of activities. The childminder uses her knowledge to monitor children's progress and plan interesting activities, which helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder talks with parents daily to gain and share information about their children. This supports a consistent approach to meeting children's learning and development needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441896 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 884194 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Surbiton area of Surrey. The childminder is open all day from Monday to Friday, all year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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