Childminder EY283432

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2016 14 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 plans a wide range of challenging and exciting activities for children that help them to make good progress. She understands how to reshape and adapt activities to support children's interests and help them to develop through play. She uses her observations and assessments to plan well for children's future learning.  The childminder responds sensitively to children's needs. She provides reassurance and praise, helping to promote children's sense of belonging and boost their self-esteem. Children are happy, settled and feel safe in her care.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder considers parents' wishes when planning routines, learning opportunities and activities. She keeps parents regularly informed about children's learning, which helps them to know what their children are working towards and how they can support this learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not prioritise her own professional development effectively to further her skills and knowledge, to consistently provide children with the additional support they need.  Sometimes, the childminder is less effective in monitoring the rates of progress made by all children, to ensure they continue to make good progress.

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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

 extend knowledge and understanding further to increase the support for children who require additional help in their learning  monitor the rate of all children's progress more effectively to close gaps in their learning as quickly as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice with the children.  The inspector discussed the children's development with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and how the childminder obtains the views of all the users of her provision.  The inspector examined a selection of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is clear on when and what action she should take to report any concerns to protect children from harm. She follows comprehensive policies and maintains well-organised records that help her to promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder meets with other practitioners to discuss and share best practice. She uses this information to help her evaluate the quality of her service and look at ways to identify priorities for further improvement to update some of her skills. For example, she has recently introduced a system for monitoring children's learning, which she is using for some children, to track their progress and identify gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports the children to follow their own interests in play. She is a good role model and encourages all children to have a try. The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills effectively. She introduces new vocabulary and questions children to help them express their thoughts and ideas. The childminder supports children well to develop their mathematical skills. They search for and match coloured pegs that the childminder has hidden in the garden. Children concentrate intently on their chosen activity and have the freedom to revisit activities and make decisions about their play. They enjoy digging in the sand and mixing it with water to make 'cement'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has close relationships with the children and is sensitive and caring in her approach. Children behave well and follow the clear boundaries that encourage them to be kind and share. The positive environment helps children to feel safe and settled. Children receive good support to manage their physical skills and take sensible risks outdoors. Children learn about healthy foods and lifestyles as they help to grow fruits and vegetables in the allotment. Children are motivated to learn and benefit from an exciting range of experiences. They enjoy their daily visits into the wider community where they meet up with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and are well prepared for their next stage of learning and move to school. They count and calculate as they play. They talk about the shape of objects and compare size. Children have good opportunities to develop their early writing skills and excitedly use brushes to make marks on the fence outside. Children are independent and learn to do things for themselves. For example, they competently put on their shoes before going outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283432 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 826836 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Surbiton, within the Borough of Kingston, near London. She is open all year round.

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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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