Childminder 131859

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 28 November 2011

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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 carries out self-evaluation of her provision and involves parents and the children when recognising her strengths and areas for continual improvements.  The childminder interacts with children well. She ensures that they are engaged in play and learn from the activities she sets out. She provides all children with challenge and they all make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder talks to children in a calm manner and they learn to take turns, share, play together and respect each other.  Children form close relationships with the childminder and she reassures them to help them feel secure.  The childminder communicates with parents effectively. They share information about children's personal needs and learning from home, and their time in the setting. For example, they talk each day and share a daily diary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus on her professional development to strengthen the quality of provision.  The childminder does not consistently help children to understand and find out about the differences and similarities of people in the wider world.

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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

 build on the programme of ongoing professional development to further improve the quality of provision  strengthen opportunities for children to explore and find out about the diversity in people's cultures and religions in the community and wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector conducted a tour of the premises that children use at the start of inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector spoke to parents and read their written feedback to seek their views of the setting.  The inspector had discussions with children and the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her practice effectively along with her co-childminder. They share their knowledge and implement the joint policies to guide their practice. The childminder reflects on her practice. For example, she has improved how she monitors children's progress and plans effectively for their learning; in addition, she performs regular evacuation procedures with the children, teaching them how to evacuate safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns about children's welfare. She follows robust procedures to help ensure children's safety. The childminder risk assesses her workplace and any outings regularly to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carries out accurate assessments of children's learning, which she shares with parents. She plans activities and provides plenty of resources to support children's early reading, writing and mathematical skills. For example, the childminder teaches children the names of shapes and helps them count the sides of a rectangle and triangle. The childminder reads books and skilfully asks children questions to challenge their understanding about colours and shapes. The childminder follows children's preferences and interests, giving them time to become involved in activities. She observes carefully and joins in to help extend their learning or achieve what they set out to do.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm and welcoming environment. She knows children well and responds to them swiftly to help them feel safe and secure. The childminder encourages older children to use the bathroom by themselves and sensitively changes nappies for younger children. She teaches children how to make healthy choices and where the food comes from. For example, they buy fruit and vegetables at the local supermarket, eat it at snack time and talk about which foods are good for them. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. For example, she encourages children to walk to playgroups, parks and playgrounds. Children are physically active and enjoy exploring outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They develop good independence; for example, children manage personal hygiene routines and make choices about what they want to do. Children behave well and learn to get along with others when they meet with children and adults in playgroups. Children are very sociable. They are learning in a structured daily routine and have a wealth of opportunities to prepare them for the next steps in their learning and development, such as the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131859 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 840884 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1981. She lives in Chessington, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 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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