Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 August 2015 29 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

 The childminder uses her outdoor area well to promote children's physical development. Children regularly use the garden to explore and to practise their physical skills. Children also enjoy regular outings, which help to broaden their experiences.  The childminder includes and uses children's home languages in the environment. This positively promotes children's communication and language skills.  The childminder meets with other local childminders so the children can meet up on a regular basis. As a result, children learn how to share toys and play cooperatively with their friends.  The childminder knows the procedures to follow to report a child protection concern. She attends training to strengthen her understanding of safeguarding, which develops her professional knowledge and helps to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to develop early reading skills. She does make books easily accessible to encourage children to look at them independently or with the childminder.  The childminder does not have fully effective hygiene procedures to promote children's physical well-being. For example, the hand drying procedures do not prevent the risk of cross infection.

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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 her 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 she provides.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. In partnership with her co-childminder, she provides a wide range of activities that engage children's interests and promote their learning. For example, she uses additional resources, such as props to bring meaning to new songs that the children are learning. The childminder makes observations and assessments of individual children's achievements to monitor their progress. She shares these with parents on a regular basis and encourages them to extend their child's learning at home. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. They become familiar with numbers and counting. For example, the childminder teaches them the value of money while they play shops. The childminder supports children well. They develop good skills necessary for starting school or the next stage in their learning.

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good

The childminder has warm and caring relationships with the children. She effectively promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. Children grow in confidence and independence as they move around the playroom and choose from the resources on offer. The childminder effectively encourages the children to tidy their activities away together. Children develop a clear understanding of expected behaviour and develop positive friendships with each other. The childminder consistently praises children's achievements. As a result, children have a positive self-esteem. The childminder completes assessments of the home to minimise or remove any hazards. She, along with her co-childminder, supervises the children to ensure they play safely. The childminder regularly practises fire drills with the children so they understand how to evacuate safely. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder, together with her co-childminder, teaches children

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good

about healthy foods and provides nutritious snacks and meals.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements and meets these. She has good relationships with parents; they speak highly of the care and education the childminder provides for their children. The childminder is committed to updating her professional practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, she has strong links with local schools, who have helped her to improve her processes for monitoring and planning for children's progress. As a result, the childminder plans challenging activities that promote their interests and learning. The childminder and her co-childminder reflect on their practice to evaluate and identify areas to improve. They make continual improvements and are effective in meeting the all-round needs of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387042 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 830045 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 29 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, all year round. She 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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