Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 2016 28 September 2012

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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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows them well and plans the day effectively, according to their individual needs.  The childminder is skilled in supporting children's communication and language skills, including those children who speak additional languages. For example, she learns nursery songs and key words in different languages.  The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate her effectiveness and to make improvements. She values the views of parents in this process.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They are motivated and fully engaged in their learning. Children develop the key skills they need for the next steps in their learning, including starting school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always recognise when to make use of outdoor play experiences to enhance children's learning further.  The childminder does not encourage children to extend their thinking skills as fully as possible.

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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

 consider when to offer more outdoor play opportunities to enhance children's learning even further, particularly for those who learn best outdoors  provide more consistent support to help children extend their ideas and challenge their thinking skills even further.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Partnerships with parents are good. For instance, communication between the childminder and parents helps them work together to meet children's needs. The childminder shares information effectively with the other settings that children attend. This supports her to provide continuity of children's care and learning and helps to identify and close gaps quickly. 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.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes accurate assessments of children and, overall, plans appropriate next steps for their learning, taking into account their interests and developmental stage. She supports children's literacy skills well. For example, she provides a range of sensory experiences for children to practise their early writing skills. The childminder helps children with their physical development. For example, she supports babies in sitting, encouraging them to reach for toys she has placed around them, and lies them down to allow them the freedom to move. The childminder encourages children to explore their creative ideas. Children enjoy using printing blocks and create different effects as they mix colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes the time to help new children settle. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests and routines. Children behave well and the childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and teaches them good manners. The childminder is sensitive to the needs of all children in her care and she supports their emotional well-being effectively. For example, she involves older children in routine tasks with younger children and helps them to feel valued and involved. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. She teaches children about good hygiene routines and provides them with nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and engage well as they play and explore. They are good communicators and talk to adults confidently. Older children confidently describe events, explaining their ideas clearly. Babies listen carefully, responding to key words with gestures, such as waving. Children develop their mathematical understanding well and use this naturally in their play. For example, older children talk about numbers they know as they use a calculator.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442437 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1059150 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She operates from her home in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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