Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 February 2016 22 June 2011

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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

 Children make outstanding progress, thrive in all aspects of their learning and have lots of fun. The childminder provides stimulating, challenging and well-planned activities that respond to children's interests. For example, children are fascinated as they try to free toy ducks from blocks of ice.  The childminder establishes highly effective partnerships with parents and other providers. She involves parents fully in their children's learning and development, and uses a range of successful methods to support children's learning at home.  Teaching is outstanding. The childminder engages children in conversation and is highly skilled at using questions to encourage children to develop their thinking skills to the highest level.  Children enjoy warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder, who creates an emotionally supportive setting in which children flourish.

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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

 explore how to develop the use of technology with older children to enhance children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks, policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The dedicated childminder is thoroughly committed to continuous improvement and professional development. For example, she attends training regularly and carries out research to improve her teaching skills. She reflects on her provision, identifying and targeting areas for improvement. She welcomes parents' suggestions and uses their feedback to make further improvements to the care she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training and has a thorough knowledge of how to keep children safe. The childminder has highly effective links with other providers children attend to help ensure continuity of teaching and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder carries out incisive observations and assessments of children's learning and tracks their development. She plans precise activities to target children's next steps. The childminder promotes a love for books. For example, she recently took children to the theatre to see a play based on one of their favourite books. The childminder is highly effective in supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, she used descriptive vocabulary during children's exploration of ice and listened carefully to what they said, valuing their ideas. The childminder provides children with an excellent range of technology resources; however, she has not explored how she can make even further use of technology to support learning for older children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model. She models superb manners and has high expectations of behaviour. She places a very high focus on developing children's independence throughout all routines and activities. For example, she involves children in preparing meals and is exceptionally skilled at encouraging children to solve problems. The childminder offers children lots of praise and encourages them to persevere. Children develop an understanding of the importance of following healthy lifestyles. They learn about staying safe and have lots of opportunities to be physically active. The childminder has created a culture that highly values and celebrates diversity. She teaches children to respect differences in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are curious, motivated and are fully engaged in their learning. Children behave impeccably. They become successful, confident and independent learners. Children's communication skills and mathematical understanding develop exceptionally well. For example, children used their mathematical knowledge to work out how many characters could fit in a box. Children are extremely well prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132075 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 840904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She operates from her home in Kingston upon Thames in Surrey. She works Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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