Childminder 143584

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2016 2 May 2012

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder was unaware of when to notify Ofsted of changes. She did not notify Ofsted of changes to people working with her on the premises or issues about the suitability of the premises that affected the childcare during prolonged building works.  At times, the childminder does not adapt activities well enough to keep younger children interested and motivated.  The childminder does not consistently support children to develop their ideas through imaginative and creative play.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is well qualified and is committed to keeping her skills and knowledge of children's learning and development up to date.  The childminder gets to know children and their families well. Children form positive relationships with her. They are comfortable, relaxed and settled in her care.  Children make good progress. The childminder is a good teacher. She makes use of what she knows about children's individual abilities to support their learning.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares regular information about their children's learning to provide continuity between the setting and home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted 01/08/2016

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Due Date

 ensure Ofsted is notified of the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or over working on the premises. 01/08/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 adapt activities more effectively to ensure the youngest children are fully engaged and interested  provide young children with more opportunities to develop their ideas through imaginative and creative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching practice and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands safeguarding procedures and knows how to keep children safe from harm. She monitors her practice and identifies and targets areas for improvement. Despite this, the childminder failed to notify Ofsted about an extended period when the premises were not suitable for childcare. The childminder states that no children were on the premises during this period. In addition, she did not inform Ofsted, as required, when one assistant left and a new one was appointed. However, this does not have a significant impact on children's safety and well-being because her new assistant has up-to-date suitability checks. The childminder is well qualified. She uses training and conducts research to keep her skills up to date to provide positive outcomes for children. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice well and provides opportunities to develop her knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans and provides a range of activities and experiences that support children's learning. For example, she provides younger children with good opportunities to support their personal development, language, and physical skills. Children enjoy singing about the days of the week and listening to stories. However, occasionally, some activities do not engage the younger children as well as possible. Children enjoy experiences that help to build on their numeracy skills, such as using their fingers to count. The childminder challenges children to think and speculate. She joins in with them, supporting and praising their attempts to solve problems. She challenges them further with skilful questions. The childminder monitors children's progress and ensures that no child falls behind.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn acceptance, tolerance and respect for others. Children behave well, play cooperatively, and take turns. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills outside. The childminder and her assistant provide children with a variety of resources and activities they enjoy, overall. However, children do not have an extensive range of opportunities to extend their creative and imaginative play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development, including children who benefit from funded education. Young children are willing to have a go and persist at activities. They are developing a desire to learn more. Children are becoming increasingly independent. They develop strong skills in communication and language.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143584 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 812479 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 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Surbiton, Surrey. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year. She is a qualified teacher and holds early years professional 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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