Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2015 2 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder offers a wide range of interesting activities for children. For example, when children play with dough, they use various media to mould the dough, as well as adding materials like pasta and construction pieces. This helps children to explore a wider variety of textures.  Children form a strong attachment to the childminder. She is warm and encouraging towards children, which helps to promote their personal well-being.  The childminder keeps up to date with current guidance and legislation. This helps her to review her policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective.  The childminder has a good observation and assessment system to track and monitor children's development. This helps her to identify any learning needs, and plan activities that interest children and challenge them. Children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children receive slightly too much direction during activities rather than being able to fully lead their own learning for themselves.  Occasionally, the childminder completes some small tasks for the children that they are able to manage for themselves.

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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

 offer children more encouragement to explore their own ideas during their self-chosen play  strengthen opportunities for children to enjoy having responsibility for carrying out small tasks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children in the setting.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding and self-evaluation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder attends regular training and reads articles to help her improve her practice. For example, she recently learnt how to extend messy play activities to help children develop their physical skills and explore a wider variety of textures. The childminder reflects constantly on her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses, and challenges herself to improve her already good practice. She encourages parents and children to contribute to her evaluation and implements their suggestions. The childminder involves parents in their children's learning. For example, she communicates with them daily, talking about their children's achievements and daily routine. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She understands her responsibility and the process to follow if she has a concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with interesting activities that cover all areas of learning. During activities, the childminder promotes children's skills in many areas. For example, when they play with construction, she encourages children to use their imagination when building, promotes mathematical skills by counting the blocks, and strengthens social and communication skills by talking about what they are making together. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she models words and introduces new ones to extend children's vocabulary. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and puts in place appropriate support. She promotes children's physical and social skills, and helps them gain confidence in different surroundings, such as by taking them on various outings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder keeps children safe. She regularly risk assesses the environment and talks to children about risk. She encourages children to take appropriate and manageable risks when learning. She also talks to children about risk, such as road safety, when going on outings. The childminder helps children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She prepares nutritious meals for them and they learn about good hygiene routines by, for example, washing their hands before eating. Children regularly play actively, which promotes their physical well-being. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic and respectful of children. This helps them to learn to develop respect for others and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are engaged and happy to explore the activities and toys available. They make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358698 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 828726 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Chessington, within the Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder is open from Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, 48 weeks a year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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