Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 28 September 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 There are strong and warm relationships between the childminder and children, giving children a secure base from which they can explore and play.  The childminder is confident and skilled at extending children's vocabulary in both English and their home languages. As a result, children are becoming skilful communicators.  The childminder has a good knowledge of behaviour management and works closely with parents. As a result, children's behaviour is good.  The childminder takes responsibility for compiling written risk assessments of the home and outings to identify and minimise hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder attends training to update his understanding of safeguarding, which extends his professional practice. He knows the procedures to follow to report a child protection concern, which helps to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children develop early literacy skills. Children do not have easy access to books so they can choose to look at them independently or share with the childminder.  The childminder does not fully promote children's health and well-being. He does not use effective hand drying procedures to prevent the risk of cross infection fully.

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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 choose and look at books, to further promote their early reading skills  strengthen hand washing procedures to reduce the risks of cross infection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to his practice.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities he provides for children.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder works closely with his co-childminder to monitor children's learning and development to ensure they make good progress. The childminder shares details of children's achievements with parents and encourages them to share what their child is learning at home. The activities and practical experiences that the childminder plans are fun. He helps children progress in their learning so they are prepared well for the move to nursery or school. Children enjoyed pretend play in the role-play area, which the childminder had set up as an ice-cream shop. Children played happily together and cooperated as they acted out different roles. Children have good opportunities to develop an understanding of modern technology. Children use a wide range of toys and tablets. They learn how to operate them and understand the cause and effect of the different buttons when they push them.

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good

The childminder and co-childminder support children's emotional well-being extremely well. They regularly praise children for their achievements. This builds their confidence and self-esteem. Children learn about healthy lifestyles because the childminder talks about the nutritious snacks and meals he provides daily. He provides children with opportunities for physical exercise in the fresh air. They eagerly play outside with the wide variety of play equipment. They also build dens in the local parks, which develops children's ability to cooperate together and physical skills. The childminder teaches children about road safety on outings and the importance of being vigilant. Therefore, he effectively develops children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage. He has a positive commitment towards continuous improvement and works closely with his co-childminder to review their learning environment. He reads updates from the local authority advisors and implements changes to requirements to meet them. The childminder updates and shares his policies and procedures with parents, which develops parents' understanding of his role and the service that he provides. The childminder and co-childminder have developed good relationships with other early years settings. This helps to ensure children receive continuity in their learning and care. They have addressed the recommendation from the last inspection. The childminder and co- childminder make effective assessments of children's development to monitor their progress and identify where additional support may be required. They plan effectively for

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provision is good

children's next steps to ensure any gaps in their learning are closing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387038 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 830044 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. He lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, all year round. He works with a co-childminder.

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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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