Childminder EY342523

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 24 March 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not informed Ofsted of all people over the age of 16 years living on the premises within 14 days, as required. This means Ofsted has not been able to carry out suitability checks. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation to full effect. She does not identify how she can improve the quality of teaching and raise children's achievements to the highest level.  The childminder misses some opportunities to build on some aspects of children's mathematical skills and understanding of world

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a kind, caring role model for children. They have strong relationships. Children behave well and are confident in the childminder's home.  Children are curious and learn through exploration and discovery. The effective organisation of the environment enables them to make choices. Children remain at activities, focus on their learning and want to achieve.  Children are confident communicators. The childminder engages them in purposeful discussions and extends their vocabulary.  Following her last inspection, the childminder now identifies children's next stages of learning and plans for their ongoing development. Children make good progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 inform Ofsted of any person aged 16 years or over living on the premises. 12/03/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen the use of self-evaluation to identify professional development, to help children make excellent progress  help children further in their mathematical development and understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children, and carried out a joint observation.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder and took account of parents' written feedback left for the inspection.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the safety of the premises.  The inspector sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, information for parents and children's development records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out suitable risk assessments and takes appropriate action to keep children safe. She has a strong understanding of the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has not followed the correct procedures to ensure Ofsted carries out checks on the suitability of all adults living on the premises. However, the unchecked adult is not present at the same time as minded children and, therefore, this has no significant impact on children's safety and welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice through discussions with parents and observing children's involvement. She attends all required training. However, she does not focus precisely on her professional development to raise the quality of teaching. The childminder has a good system to monitor children's overall development. She helps children make good progress and supports those who need to catch up with their peers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder shares regular information with parents to enable them to work in partnership. They state that they appreciate her knowledge and reassurance, for example, with potty training. Overall, children make good progress in most aspects of their mathematical development. They count with confidence, recognise numerals and complete jigsaw puzzles through trial and error. However, they have fewer opportunities to recognise shapes. Children enjoy using books with resources that stimulate their interest. They tell themselves the story and make up their own versions. Children are creative and have good imaginations. The childminder joins in with their games and helps them discuss families and their differences. However, she misses opportunities to let children notice differences in nature as part of their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The breach of the requirement does not have a significant impact on children's welfare. Children arrive happy and settle straight away. They are confident to separate from their parents and are pleased to see each other. Children share and are kind. The childminder helps them listen to others. The childminder plans many experiences outside the home to extend children's learning. For example, they see how big real animals are at the farm and zoo. Children develop effective practices to keep healthy and safe. They learn to take care of their personal needs and to keep safe on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain confidence in independently selecting resources and finding ways of using them. Older children enjoy practising their early writing skills and begin to recognise simple words. The childminder prepares children well for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342523 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 835020 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon- Thames, Surrey. She provides care Tuesday to Friday for 48 weeks a year.

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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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