Childminder EY296159

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 3 February 2010

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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 develops her knowledge and skills through ongoing training and online research. She uses what she has learned to help children to make good progress.  The childminder provides a safe environment. She carries out a broad range of regular risk assessments to help keep children safe. She supervises children well at all times.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. All children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities and experiences that helps children to enjoy their learning.  The childminder is welcoming and friendly. Children are happy and settled and confident to lead their own play. The childminder gives all children equal, individual attention to support their emotional well-being. She has helped them create strong bonds with her. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always work closely enough with parents to find out when other professionals are undertaking children's developmental checks. As a result, although she completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, it is not always done in a timely enough way to enable it to be shared at the appropriate time.  The childminder does not provide enough detailed information for parents about children's next stage of learning to help them to continue to support their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children to develop early mark- making skills during their play.

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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

 involve parents more closely in deciding when the progress check for children aged between two and three years should be completed, so this can coincide with checks made by other professionals  provide parents with enough information about their child's next steps in learning to help them to guide children's learning at home  provide more materials and opportunities for children to initiate the use of writing in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, the planning and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of adults living and working on the premises.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents that were available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and when and where to refer any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder regularly reviews and reflects on her practice in order to continually improve the service she provides. The childminder regularly monitors children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. Parents are happy with the service provided and comment that children really enjoy the variety of activities the childminder provides and that they see her as an extension to their family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very experienced and fully understands how young children learn and develop. She makes observations and regular assessments of what children know and can do. She uses this information to help her to highlight any gaps in their learning and to plan for their next steps. The childminder plans varied and stimulating activities that link to the children's interests and stages of development. She talks to the children continually and acknowledges their conversations with genuine interest. She helps children's pronunciation as she sensitively repeats words correctly back to them. This helps to build children's confidence and they learn that their developing language is valued. The childminder is enthusiastic as she joins in with children's play. This helps them to enjoy learning and remain focused for long periods.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, calm and very friendly. Children are relaxed in the childminder's home and clearly enjoy spending time in her care. Children play cooperatively alongside each other, sharing and taking turns. Older children show their developing maturity as they encourage younger children to join in their play. The childminder helps children to feel good about themselves. She offers plenty of encouragement and praises their efforts as well as their achievements. Children are provided with nutritious and healthy foods at snack and mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and keen learners who are developing good concentration skills. They are keen to initiate their own play and develop a 'try again' attitude to learning as they gain confidence in their own abilities. They are learning mathematical skills and are able to count in a variety of situations. Children enjoy listening to stories and actively join in as they count the characters they can see. They communicate well and happily talk about things that are happening in their lives. Children have good imaginations and act out familiar situations using puppets. Children's strong self-esteem and emotional security prepare them well for the next stage in their education, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296159 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1040147 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 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in New Malden. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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