Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 17 June 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 maintains a safe environment for children. She constantly supervises them and teaches them about safety, for example, when on school collections.  Children behave well. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to promote positive behaviour. For example, she encourages children to learn to share, take turns, and to think about the feelings and emotions of others.  The childminder is committed to working in partnership with others. She has developed good strategies for sharing information about children's progress, and is proactive in obtaining information about children's achievements from home and other settings. Children receive consistent support across all settings.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors and checks their progress carefully, and plans what they need to learn next well. She organises activities that interest the children and that they enjoy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to build on children's understanding that print carries meaning, as part of their early literacy skills.  The childminder does not seek the views of children as part of her self-evaluation, to help her decide where improvements can best be made to her practice.

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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 the range of opportunities provided for children to develop their early literacy skills further  make more effective use of self-evaluation, including by seeking the views of children, to identify and target areas to improve, to raise outcomes for children further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides to children.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare or safety. She has completed multiple training courses in this subject and has kept up to date with all new government legislation relating to safeguarding to improve her knowledge. The childminder seeks the opinions of parents to find out how they view her service. This helps her identify some areas for improvement, such as introducing a 'moving on' sheet to share what children need to learn next with parents more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning and development. She has a good understanding of children's interests and current abilities. The childminder uses this information effectively to provide good-quality play opportunities that meet children's next steps in learning. She knows that children enjoy pretend play and she provides a wide range of resources for them to explore. Children use their nurturing skills as they play with dolls and feed them in their highchairs. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills well. For example, she reads books with them and encourages them to point out images within the book. However, older children have limited opportunities to develop further their early reading and writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides flexible settling-in arrangements to help children settle quickly and become confident. They develop good relationships with the childminder and she readily involves herself in their play. Children make decisions about what they wish to play with and can choose from a wide range of resources. The childminder encourages children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and snacks, and talks to the children about healthy food options. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they access the garden, visit local parks and walk on the daily school run. Children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. For example, they celebrate various festivals and taste food from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are motivated to learn, develop confidence and good levels of self-esteem. For example, they enjoy completing puzzles and develop a good awareness of numbers and counting through everyday activities. Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472054 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1049864 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Surbiton, Surrey. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, 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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