Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 5 January 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

 The childminder helps children make rapid progress and prepares them very well for their future learning because the quality of her teaching is high. She recognises that children have different learning styles and takes time to plan for their individual needs very carefully.  The childminder records children's progress meticulously; her assessments are precise and identify any areas quickly where she has to close gaps in children's learning.  The childminder has a natural ability to make learning fun and effortlessly engages children during activities. She makes the most of spontaneous learning to support individual learning exceptionally well, for example, as children explore binoculars.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very well. Children are extremely happy and confident, and they have excellent relationships with the childminder.  Children have excellent opportunities to take part in learning experiences in the local

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This provision is outstanding

community. For example, the childminder takes great care to choose groups that meet the individual interests of children.  The childminder establishes extremely effective relationships with parents. She continuously updates them about their children's care and development, and supports them with ideas on how they can continue their children's learning at home. Parents are extremely happy with the rapid progress their children are making.

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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

 continue to monitor the progress of different groups of children, to ensure that any gaps in learning are narrowing and children continue to make outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's childcare practice with her.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation and checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises.  The inspector took into account the written views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an exceptional understanding of her role in protecting children. She implements very carefully considered policies and procedures to promote children's safety and well-being highly effectively. She is extremely vigilant about keeping children safe, carrying out thorough risk assessments of her home and for outings. The childminder frequently reflects on her practice, making excellent use of other professionals' knowledge as a resource for her own reflection and continuous improvement. The childminder continually updates her knowledge and skills, for example, through training and in-depth research. This helps her provide extremely high-quality care and learning outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children flourish in this highly stimulating child-centred environment. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of children's individual interests. She plans children's experiences based on their current interests extremely well. For example, she evolved their interest in buses into an outing to a bus depot, where children held discussions with the drivers and experienced a bus being washed. These excellent activities strengthen children's understanding of their community. The childminder continuously promotes children's language and mathematical skills. For example, she engages them in very worthwhile and challenging conversations as they play by talking to them about the many objects collected in their bags and their use. Simple calculation is introduced by talking to children as they play about more and less and adding or taking away.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children quickly develop friendships and learn to play together harmoniously. Their behaviour is excellent. They work very well together, sharing their toys to complete tasks cooperatively. The childminder has highly successful partnerships with parents. She gathers comprehensive information regarding each child's health and care needs. The daily routine provides security and stability for young children.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are very inquisitive, interested and motivated to explore and learn. Children actively engage in the highly stimulating activities and display high levels of perseverance and concentration, given their young age. Children respect and learn from each other about similarities and difference between themselves and others. For example, when celebrating Chinese festivals and customs, they learn about Chinese traditional costumes and immersed themselves in the culture. Children gain the skills they need to be exceptionally well prepared for their next stage in their learning, including starting nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333433 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 828218 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Epsom, Surrey. She cares for children throughout the year, except family and public holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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