Childminder 131978

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 23 January 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 childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's progress and supports their learning at home effectively. For example, she informs parents about planned activities and suggests activities that they can do at home with their children.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She joins in with children's play experiences, listens to children and enthusiastically talks to them as they play. She engages children successfully and they make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to consider the differences and similarities between themselves and other people. For example, she teaches them about differences between people as they share books.  Children form good relationships with the childminder. She is warm, caring and nurturing. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care.  The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to identify areas for future

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This provision is good

development. For example, she plans to improve the outdoor resources to better support those children who prefer to learn outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a wide range of activities that encourage problem solving to develop their thinking skills further.  The childminder does not always track children's ongoing progress precisely enough to identify where they are exceeding expectations to provide further challenge.

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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 to reinforce further children's problem-solving skills as they play  develop assessment systems further to help identify where children are exceeding expectations and plan activities to help them make even more progress in their learning.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice and seeks the views of parents and children in this process. She identifies strengths and weaknesses, and focuses on improving the outcomes for children. For example, by keeping up to date with changes and further developing her professional knowledge, she makes changes to improve some of the learning experiences for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She understands the importance of establishing relationships with other providers to ensure continuity.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and is a good teacher. She plays alongside children and interacts positively with them to enhance learning experiences. The childminder supports children's mathematical understanding skilfully and in meaningful ways. For example, she makes good use of counting opportunities during construction activities. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills effectively. For instance, children enjoy making marks as they draw and they handle books independently. The childminder has effective systems in place to enable children to settle in well. She gains information from parents about their children's interests and abilities to enable her to plan effectively for children's needs when they first start.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources. Children are motivated and confidently make choices about what they want to play. The childminder is a good role model and employs a range of strategies to help children learn to behave well. Children learn to share, take turns and to respect each other. The childminder supports children's social skills well. For example, she involves children in various activities in the local community, where they confidently socialise and learn with other children. The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement and helps to develop children's self- esteem and confidence very well. Children develop their physical skills and gain an understanding of risks and how to keep safe through everyday routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent learners and are engaged fully in their learning. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and develop the skills they need for their move on to school. Children gain very good literacy and mathematical skills from an early age, such as by using mathematical language confidently and exploring letters and sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131978 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 846368 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She operates from her home in New Malden, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 1.

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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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