Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 19 March 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder strives for excellence; she constantly reflects on her practice and actively takes into consideration the views of parents and children. She uses this information to make relevant improvements and highly effective changes for the benefit of the children.  The childminder provides an environment that is safe and secure, while being exceptionally welcoming.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. Children are very well behaved and use good manners.  The childminder accurately and effectively monitors children's learning and development. She is able to quickly identify areas in which children need more support and she creates highly effective strategies to support them. This enables children to make outstanding levels of progress from their starting points.  Children choose from an exceptional range of resources that are used to promote all areas of their learning. The resources are easily accessible so that children are able to

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This provision is outstanding

independently select what they would like.  Children are extremely happy and settled. They share a close relationship with the childminder and thrive extremely well in her care.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore using technology in aspects of their daily lives.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments, and relevant policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder works in excellent partnerships with parents. She actively shares information and encourages them to discuss their children's learning and development at home. The childminder works with parents, such as on behaviour management, to provide continuity of care for children. The childminder shares information with other professionals as needed and keeps in close contact with staff at the other early years settings that children attend. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to keep children safe and knows the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder highly values professional development and has completed many relevant courses to improve her knowledge. She uses the information gained to plan fun and exciting learning experiences for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder engages in excellent, high-quality interactions with children. She expertly questions them to make them think, and to promote their learning and development. She provides interesting activities for children that they are extremely excited to join in and that motivate them to learn. The childminder accurately monitors children's learning and plans effectively for their individual needs and abilities. She expertly differentiates activities to suit the needs and interests of all children. Children actively explore their environment. They engage in independent learning activities but have fewer opportunities to explore using technology. Children learn to recognise their name and enjoy activities that promote their understanding of numbers and letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of when to support children and when to let them explore independently. Children are confident to explore their environment and to take risks appropriate to their age and ability. The childminder actively and effectively supports children with changes in their lives. For example, the childminder discusses moving house with children and reads stories to them to help prepare them for the changes ahead. The childminder effectively assesses risks in all areas of provision and for outings, to ensure that children's safety is consistently maintained. The childminder praises and encourages children constantly. They are extremely confident and happy. The childminder actively promotes children's awareness of other people and cultures; children enjoy celebrating different festivals, for example.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder uses highly successful strategies to ensure children are ready for their move to school. Children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points and are extremely well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303066 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 834096 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Chessington, Surrey. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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