Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 16 March 2010

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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

 Children develop good communication skills. They are happy and confident during their play, chatting and interacting constantly with the childminder.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role. She constantly updates her knowledge through a variety of ways, including attending training courses.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She seeks the views of the parents and children to make improvements and raise outcomes for children.  All children make good progress towards the next stage in their learning. The childminder knows children's interests and stages of development. She adapts activities and experiences to suit children's individual needs.  Children form strong relationships with the childminder. She provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children's opinions are valued and respected.  Children's emotional well-being is effectively supported by the childminder. She

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This provision is good

constantly praises them, which helps build children's self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best of all opportunities to help children recognise letters and sounds.  The childminder shares information with parents but does not always support them fully to extend their children's learning further at home.

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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 opportunities for children to recognise and link letters and sounds in their play  further develop opportunities for parents to share their children's learning and continue the learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and teachers.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective monitoring systems and quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and development, and implements a plan to support them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with new policies and practices, and shares this information with parents. She knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare and follows clear procedures. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home and the environment for any hazards and takes the necessary action to minimise them. The childminder has effective partnerships with other professionals and supports children in their learning when they attend other early years settings. For example, they share a communications book to help promote children's learning effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and exciting resources for children to choose from and initiate their own play. She knows the children very well and uses her observations of children to effectively plan and monitor their progress. The childminder supports speech development very well. For example, she encourages younger children to make various animal noises and extends language for older children by adding new words. The childminder is aware of the importance of continuing professional development and attends various training to make positive improvements to her practice and the way children learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good settling-in procedures. She is flexible and initially meets with the parents to find out what children know and can do, and plans for their progress from the start. The childminder teaches children about safety and how to keep safe in a number of ways. For example, using small-world play figures, the childminder was able to explain about how to wear a helmet while riding a bike to keep safe. The childminder teaches children to respect each other through a variety of ways. For example, children experience different cultures and languages through visits to the local community. The childminder makes use of various facilities to promote healthy physical development, such as visiting soft-play areas and parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated, confident and independent learners. They learn to think problems through for themselves and try to find solutions. For example, the childminder asks children to consider the size of toy animals to fit them in the space available. All children make good progress from their starting points, including those learning English as an additional language and children with special educational needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392832 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 830453 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Chessington in the London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. She operates her service Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. She has a recognised 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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