Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2015 3 March 2011

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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 provides a good range of play and planned activities to promote all areas of children's learning effectively.  The childminder works effectively with parents to promote children's learning and monitor their developmental goals. This helps children make good progress.  Children form warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. As a result, they are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder encourages children to develop good behaviour and positive attitudes towards others through her consistent messages and good example.  The childminder completes effective risk assessments of her home and the outings children attend. This helps to maintain safe and secure environments for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn more about one another's lives, to promote their understanding of people and communities further.  The childminder does not encourage parents to contribute their views of all aspects of her provision, to further develop the quality of care she provides.

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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

 extend the range of opportunities for children to learn more about one another's lives, to promote their understanding of the world further  encourage parents to share accurate views of the provision, to help drive further improvements to the quality of children's care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to promote children's welfare. She regularly attends child protection training courses to maintain a good understanding of what to do if she has any concerns. The childminder meets with other professionals to extend her knowledge, review and improve her practice, and to ensure she is kept up to date regarding changes to requirements. For example, she now uses records to track children's progress more accurately and has introduced more activities to teach children about different customs and beliefs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and assesses children's learning effectively. She records regular observations of children's achievements and interests, and uses the information to identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder then plans activities each day to help them progress well in these areas. The childminder engages and challenges children well. For example, at the inspection, she read stories and provided creative activities which all linked to children's current interests. She involved them closely through asking questions and challenged them to count, recognise colours and learn new words. This good quality teaching motivates children to listen, speak and join in with enthusiasm.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents from the start to settle children and to meet their routines consistently. She responds quickly to children's needs when they become tired, hungry or need comfort. As a result, children are happy, eat well, settle quickly at sleep times and cuddle up warmly to her. The childminder encourages children to explore and lead their own play. In response, children create their own games and confidently move toys around to extend their ideas in pretend play. The childminder provides lots of trips in the local community to extend children's learning experiences. For example, these include outings to her allotment to dig, plant, grow and harvest fruit and vegetables, and to monitor the growth of plants.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to manage tasks for themselves and make their own choices confidently. They are developing independence and motivation to achieve, which helps prepare them effectively for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132103 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 846370 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder is qualified to level 3 in childcare and education.

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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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