Childminder in Kingston upon ThamesOfsted inspection, 13 Jan 2016

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 27 April 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a broad range of well- planned learning experiences. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works in partnership with parents. She uses the information they share very well. This promotes a collaborative approach to supporting children's learning, both in the setting and at home.  The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She listens to them and respects their ideas. Children gain confidence in voicing their ideas, and feeling valued and respected.  Children make good progress in their personal and social development. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, and they have a good understanding of behaviour expectations.  The childminder supports children well. She uses her knowledge of children's interests and capabilities to plan activities that build on previous learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not focus sharply enough on her professional development to strengthen her already good teaching so that children make even more rapid progress.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to develop their own creativity and imagination.

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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 the already good teaching by keeping professional knowledge fully up to date to help children progress as quickly as possible  provide more opportunities for children to be creative and imaginative so they can explore independently and develop their own ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and how she exchanges information with parents.  The inspector reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.  The inspector observed activities inside the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to meet the welfare, learning and development requirements. She has continued her professional development. For example, training has improved her knowledge and understanding of working with children and she has developed good teaching skills, particularly for supporting children's well-being and personal development. The childminder monitors and evaluates the provision to identify strengths and areas for improvement. For example, the childminder has identified the need to improve children's learning outdoors. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She is committed to promoting good quality provision to help children achieve in all areas of their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good methods to extend children's learning. She plans a wide range of activities, which she specifically designs to meet the children's individual needs and interests. For example, she extends children's imagination and creativity by adding dry pasta to play dough so that children can discover new opportunities in their play. She is flexible in her planning, for example, she is able to adjust activities quickly in order to follow children's interests. She uses her observations well to monitor children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. Overall, the learning environments are stimulating and she offers age-appropriate challenges. Children show good levels of concentration and focus during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are welcomed into a warm and friendly environment. They develop emotional bonds and trusting relationships with the childminder. Children have access to a wide range of toys and materials, some of which are stored so that children can choose for themselves. This promotes their independent learning well. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. Children behave well and understand the boundaries. Children benefit from attending planned play sessions in the community where they are able to play and explore outdoors, and develop their physical skills. The childminder promotes the children's health and safety within the home and when on trips in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress as the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder teaches children to respect others as they play and how to behave in appropriate ways. The childminder prepares children well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131927 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 812386 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996 and live in Surbiton, Surrey. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, except for bank holidays and family 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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