Childminder EY379951

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 25 February 2009

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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 teaches well. She provides an interesting and varied range of activities that helps children to make good progress in all areas of their development. She supports children's language skills exceptionally well. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported to use their home language alongside English.  The childminder and her assistants are very good examples to others, helping to encourage children's good emotional well-being and social skills. Children learn to play collaboratively in small groups, share ideas and enjoy time with their friends as they develop early friendships. They use good manners and enjoy helping with tasks, such as tidying up and setting the table at mealtimes.  Children have daily opportunities to be active. They measure sunflowers, identify numbers as they park their scooters and express their creativity as they make 'magic potions' in the play house.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with parents to understand and meet children's care needs and follow their routines from home. Parents are well informed and receive regular updates in the form of daily diaries, newsletters and progress meetings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder checks children's learning, but does always identify those who may make slower rates of progress.  The childminder and her assistants do not always teach letter sounds consistently well.

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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

 use checks on children's learning more effectively to identify those who may make slower rates of progress  ensure that all adults teach the pronunciation of letter sounds consistently to ensure children develop their language skills effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during activities, indoors and outdoors.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment folders and records, and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistants, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed how the childminder monitors her assistants' teaching.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works successfully with her assistants to support the safety and welfare of children. Recent training has given them a good knowledge of safeguarding, safe recruitment procedures and the routes to follow if they have a concern. They show a good commitment to ongoing professional development. They regularly attend courses that are specifically aimed at developing better outcomes for their current group of children. The childminder mentors staff and they use regular meetings to reflect on children's progress and interests. Self-evaluation effectively leads to improvements, such as new outdoor learning spaces and improved teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants are an experienced and well-qualified team. Their teaching is consistently good and generally meets the varying needs of the children. They skilfully support children's language development, for example, by speaking clearly and slowly. They know children well and regularly observe their play. From their observations they plan a range of interesting activities that helps to support learning for most. Better assessment routines are just starting to identify those children who may need extra help. Children enjoy weekly cooking activities, music time and daily arts and crafts. Throughout the day they persevere with tasks and are effectively supported to build their concentration and self-confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants, who have a warm and calm manner and treat children with kindness and respect. Regular routines and activities help to teach children effectively about health and safety. Children behave well and respond to the consistent, positive messages that they receive, for instance, to consider others, take turns and share. Children display good levels of self-confidence, independence and motivation and enjoy leading their own play or joining in with group activities. Regular outings in the local area successfully help to support children to learn about their community and gain a good understanding of the natural world. Children enjoy healthy, home-made meals, particularly their favourite lunch of beans and rice.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, given what they know when they start. They communicate confidently and follow instructions. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing songs. They learn to recognise letters and develop their understanding of number, shape and measure. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379951 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 829641 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 18 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, all year round. She works with two assistants. The childminder holds early years professional status and one of her assistants holds early years teacher status.

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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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