Childminder EY474994

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 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 provides activities that motivate children and that they enjoy. The resources are organised well so that children independently choose their play. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder makes the most of all opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of living healthily. For example, they grow fruits and vegetables, including strawberries, green beans and carrots, that they enjoy eating.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively encourage children's cooperation and good behaviour. This helps to prepare them well for their future learning.  Children share secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. She provides a calm and nurturing environment in which all children feel included. Children's care needs and emotional well-being are well supported.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is consistently improving practice through rigorous self-evaluation. She also actively seeks the views of parents, who are delighted with the service provided.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build on their developing literacy skills.  The childminder does not always help children gain an understanding of other people beyond their own experiences.

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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 build further on their developing literacy skills  provide even more opportunities to help raise children's awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant relating to their 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 the childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an effective awareness of child protection procedures and regularly updates her knowledge through training. She knows the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder works in partnership with parents. She gathers information about children's starting points when they first begin, which enables her to help children settle well. She provides parents with a range of information, for example, through online systems and discussions. This enables parents to be informed of their children's development to reinforce the learning at home. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice through regular, ongoing reflection and discussion. The childminder makes good use of the internet and documentation to reflect on and improve her practice. For example, she has purchased a book on child development to help her to reflect on the different ways children play and learn. She uses

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

this information well to enhance the quality of teaching and learning she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an experienced practitioner who has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities to meet their individual learning needs and interests. The childminder and her assistant organise interesting activities and play alongside the children, encouraging and supporting their play. The childminder uses all opportunities to extend children's learning. For example, during cooking activities, the childminder encourages children's mathematical development. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings where children attend. This helps to support children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and have confidence. The childminder and her assistant value each child as an individual and build warm, caring relationships with them. Children have a good understanding of keeping safe. For instance, the childminder teaches children about road safety so that they are aware of the dangers on the road while on the school run. She reminds children about the importance of looking left and right as they cross. Regular visits to local parks enable children to run freely and use large equipment, helping to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are confident and independent. For example, older children take on an active role at lunchtime by laying the table. Children play well together, learning to share and take turns. They become confident communicators and clearly express their ideas. They enjoy identifying numbers on the scales as they weigh out the ingredients when making cupcakes. Children are prepared well for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474994 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 975690 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Tolworth, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.45pm, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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