Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep accurate records of children's attendance, as required.  The childminder offers some ongoing support and guidance to her assistant. However, she does not focus specifically on identifying ways to broaden the assistant's knowledge and skills to continually improve the quality of her teaching and provide greater consistency in how children's learning is promoted.  At times, children receive slightly too much direction during activities rather than being able to fully explore their own ideas for themselves.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant form strong relationships with children. They provide a nurturing environment, treating children with kindness and affection, and this helps develop their emotional well-being.  The childminder takes children on exciting and stimulating outings. She uses these well to increase children's learning about the world they live in and build on their developing physical and social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children and their hours of attendance 02/10/2015

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Due Date

 ensure staff supervision and monitoring practices are effectively used to raise the quality of teaching, and consistently promote the best possible outcomes for children. 02/10/2015

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 offer more encouragement for children to develop their own ideas during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas in the house used by children.  The inspector observed the childminder's and her assistant's practice, and children playing.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of child protection. They are clear on their individual responsibilities and the process to follow if they have a concern. The premises are safe and the childminder and her assistant take care to remove any potential hazards. However, the childminder is not robust enough in ensuring that all required records are accurately maintained, such as registers of children's attendance. The childminder inducts her assistant in all working practices and routines, and offers support and guidance on a day-to-day basis. However, she does not routinely explore ways to help her assistant develop her skills and knowledge further, to improve the quality of her teaching further. The childminder maintains positive relationships with parents and actively seeks their views to help her identify ways to improve the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Overall, children make steady progress in their learning and development. They take part in a broad range of activities that reflect their interests. For example, they love to dance and to listen to stories read by adults. Children particularly enjoy the wide variety of outings that the childminder provides. These extend their knowledge of their local community and the wider world, and provide plenty of opportunities for them to mix with other people. The childminder makes effective use of ongoing observation and assessment to plan suitably challenging experiences for children. Although, at times, the assistant is too quick to do things for the children rather than letting them try for themselves. Feedback from parents indicates that they are very pleased with the progress their children make and feel well-informed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The lack of accurate attendance records does not support the childminder to monitor children's attendance and well-being. Children generally enjoy their time with the childminder and play happily with their friends. They form positive relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder works well with parents to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She provides nutritious snacks and meals that reflect their individual dietary requirements. Children enjoy regular opportunities to take part in active play, which promotes their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children's steady levels of achievement and strong social skills prepare them well for their future learning and move to school. The childminder has effective arrangements to identify any gaps in children's learning and works closely with parents to plan appropriate support.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405113 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1012748 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Chessington, Surrey. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates her service from Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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

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Telephone number

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