Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2016 11 November 2015

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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 has met previous actions and made effective changes to improve outcomes for children since the last inspection. She works closely with parents when children first start, makes accurate assessments of children's achievements, and plans interesting and stimulating activities to challenge each child. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder enhances children's play well. For example, she plays alongside children, questions them skilfully and challenges their thinking skills effectively.  Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder is a good role model and uses effective strategies to help children learn to behave well. Children learn to share, take turns and to respect each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always benefit from time and space to explore, and to develop ideas for themselves.  The childminder occasionally overlooks opportunities to support children to take care of the resources and their learning environment.

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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 children with sufficient time to respond to ideas, and to explore and solve problems for themselves  increase opportunities for children to develop their sense of responsibility and take care of the resources and learning environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the service she provides. She prioritises making improvements to her practice. For example, she updates her professional knowledge regularly. She involves parents in her reviews to take account of their views. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder understands the importance of working with other providers to ensure continuity and good outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in supporting children's early communication and language development. She plays enjoyable speaking and listening games with children, provides correct models by repeating what children say and learns words in their home languages. The childminder plans activities that capture children's interest and imagination. For example, she helped children to develop their understanding of the world as they observed the life cycle of a ladybird and cared for the eggs and growing bugs. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children's mathematical understanding as they play and explore. For example, she encouraged children to count jumps to develop their understanding of number and to practise their counting skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She ensures that children settle and are encouraged during their time with her and helps to smooth the move on to nursery. The childminder is caring and supportive, and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. She teaches children about good hygiene routines, and provides them with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, and regular exercise. The childminder supports children's social skills and understanding of the world they live in. For example, she takes children out into the community regularly and plans opportunities for children to make new friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and confidently make choices about their play. They express their ideas clearly and accurately. For example, children discussed and described objects that they chose from a box, and listened carefully to their friends' ideas. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they use a range of play dough tools to create different effects. They develop skills in preparation for their future learning. For example, children enjoy sharing books and request their favourite stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418767 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1057838 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates from her home in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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