Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 Not applicable

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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 and her assistant interact with children in a consistent, caring and supportive way. They help children to develop their confidence and build on their independence skills during their play.  Children behave well, develop good social skills and share and take turns with each other within a relaxed environment.  The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe; for example, she reinforces good road-safety procedures to them each day as they walk to or from school.  Children learn to respect each other and learn about the similarities and differences between people. This helps increase children's understanding of the wider world.  The childminder's uses her self-evaluation process to identify where she can make changes to improve her practice and children's play experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children, at times, have to wait too long before moving on to the next activity. For example, children sit for long periods of time during mealtimes and get restless waiting to move on to other activities.  Younger children are not always able to sit in comfort when they want to relax or play quieter activities together.

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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

 review the organisation of daily routines to avoid children having to wait too long before moving on to the next activity  strengthen opportunities to provide younger children with comfortable areas to enhance their relaxation and enjoyment of quieter activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector accompanied the childminder from school with children.  The inspector observed activities and children at play throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation relating to safeguarding, and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow is she identifies a concern for children's welfare. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She monitors children's involvement in activities, and keeps parents informed of what their children like and enjoy to promote a consistent approach. Parents comment positively on the care their children receive and information shared with them; for example, how well the childminder acknowledges and meets their children's individual preferences. The childminder keeps up to date with current practice, such as through training and support from other professionals. She follows secure recruitment processes when employing assistants, and provides them with support to help them gain an understanding of their role and responsibility.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant communicate effectively with the staff at the school. The good two-way flow of information helps the childminder promote continuity in children's care and in the activities she provides. For example, she discovers what children are doing at school and extends on these further. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of children's interests. They plan fun activities that capture these interests and build on children's imaginations further. For example, after a planned visit to a butterfly house, children painted pictures of butterflies to extend their creativity. The childminder provides a welcome environment, and a wide range of activities and resources, both indoors and outdoors. This helps provide children with toys and activities that interest them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel included, take turns and listen well to the childminder's instructions. They develop good self-confidence, and form positive relationships and respect for each other. For example, they are given opportunities each day to share 'good news, bad news', such as regarding their day at school, with the childminder and each other. Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles, such as talking about their good health, food and taking exercise. She promotes good hygiene practices with the children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465086 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 948586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Worcester Park, Surrey. She provides care all year, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 7pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification and, at times, works with an assistant.

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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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