Childminder EY103116

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 4 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 provides a good range of stimulating resources and activities that spark children's imagination. Children are motivated and make choices confidently about what they want to play. For example, they choose additional equipment to use during a painting activity, including shells.  The childminder is a good role model and is effective in helping children to behave well. For example, they display good manners, learn to share and suggest how conflict can be resolved.  The childminder is skilled at challenging children's thinking. For example, she asks questions and gives them time to develop their own ideas and solve problems independently.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and has a good overview of their development. Children make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of ongoing self-evaluation to accurately identify areas for improvement in her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children the best possible support to learn about the similarities and differences of people in the world around them.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop children's early mathematical understanding.

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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

 increase opportunities to help children understand more about different people in the community and wider world  extend further the opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has reviewed her provision effectively in order to improve her practice. Parents are complimentary about the service she provides. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed of their children's progress and supports their learning at home effectively. She has also developed good partnerships with other providers that children attend and information is shared regularly about children's learning and care needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to get to know children and plans activities around their needs and interests. Skilful and effective teaching supports children well as they develop their language and communication skills. For example, the childminder listens carefully to what children have to say and values their contributions. The childminder plans activities to encourage children's creative exploration. For example, children use feathers and rollers, enjoying the effects they create as they paint. The childminder encourages children to use their developing literacy skills, for instance as they share jokes printed on yogurt cartons and complete letter puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to help new children settle. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests and routines. The childminder is caring and supportive. Children thrive in her care and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder supports children's social skills effectively. For example, she plans activities to help children develop their friendship circles. The childminder supports children's emotional development well. For example, she is sensitive to the needs of all children in her care and gives lots of praise and encouragement. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and provides lots of opportunities for them to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and inquisitive learners who enjoy their play and persevere as they work through their own ideas. For example, children develop strategies that help them to solve jigsaw puzzles independently. They are confident and express their imaginative ideas clearly. For example, children chose to make a drum kit using recycled materials and gave a performance using these. They develop good literacy skills, such as recognising letters in their name, and are prepared well for when they start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103116 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1048787 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates from her home in Kingston-upon- Thames. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year. She holds a relevant 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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