Childminder EY475772

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 interacts well with the children. She provides a stimulating environment for them to explore and learn new skills. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She uses risk assessments well to help ensure that children are safe in the home and on outings.  Partnerships with parents are firmly established. The childminder actively involves them in all aspects of their children's learning. She frequently shares information and encourages them to do the same, to help support children's learning both at home and in the setting.  The childminder reflects on the service she provides and seeks the views of parents, to help give her ideas to develop. She successfully evaluates her strengths and identifies areas for improvement, to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities for children to see and hear home languages during everyday activities, to support children's interest in language as fully as possible.  The childminder has not fully established partnerships with other early years settings that children attend, to help to provide consistency in children's care.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see and hear their home languages during everyday activities, to support their communication and language even more effectively  improve further the partnerships with other early settings that children attend, to provide a more consistent approach to individual children's learning and development.

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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 provided.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures to follow should she be worried about the well-being of a child in her care. The childmind has a positive attitude towards raising outcomes for children. For example, she regularly visits childcare websites and talks to her childminding colleagues to develop her knowledge of best practice and keep up to date with changes to the regulations. This demonstrates that the childminder has a positive attitude towards the continuous development of her knowledge and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's progress and uses this information well to plan enjoyable, thoughtful and challenging experiences for them. She monitors children progress carefully, which helps the childminder to fully identify and close any gaps in their achievements. The childminder interacts skilfully with children as they play and encourages them to have a go at new experiences. For example, children enjoy the sensory experience of making patterns with spoons and their hands in cornflour. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and how to build on their skills. For example, she helps younger children develop strong communication skills by repeating and reinforcing words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well cared for by the childminder. She works well in partnership with parents and keeps them well informed regarding their children's progress and well-being. For example, she shares a daily diary with them and has frequent conversations about their children's day and routine. Children settle quickly and clearly feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children's independence is supported well. They are learning to take care of their personal needs and to do small tasks for themselves. For example, older children make their own sandwiches at lunchtime, after returning from school. The childminder ensures children have regular access to outdoors where they have good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the fresh air. For example, younger children enjoy playing with large balls in the garden, which they roll and kick around. The childminder teaches children about acceptable behaviour. For example, she has a set of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

house rules, which she shares with children and their parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They learn to socialise as, for example, they regularly attend a range of playgroups and children's centres, where they meet other children. They are motivated to learn and concentrate well. Children are ready for the next stages of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475772 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 972332 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Wednesday, 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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