Childminder EY477015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 October 2016 26 May 2016

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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 taken positive steps to improve her practice. For example, she has made good use of guidance and support from the local authority coordinator to help her meet requirements and significantly improve her skills and provision.  The childminder reviews her practice with the involvement of parents, children and other professionals to continually develop the quality of her service and outcomes for children.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she reads relevant information and shares ideas with other professionals, including childminders.  The childminder knows children well and uses regular observations and assessments reliably to plan inspiring experiences to help them learn. For example, she provides good support for children to progress from using single words to forming sentences. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder meets individual children's needs well. They are happy and settled in

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This provision is good

the childminder's care and form good relationships with her and with one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder supervises children well to keep them safe but she misses opportunities to teach them how to identify possible risks for themselves.  The childminder does not provide easy access to resources to help children practise their early writing skills.

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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

 build on children's growing understanding of potential risks and how to manage their own safety during activities  provide greater opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding children.  The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation and evaluated the effectiveness of the activities together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and sampled documents, including children's records and written policies.  The inspector read written comments from parents to gain their views about the quality of care and service the childminder provides.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands what changes need to be notified to Ofsted and ensures that all suitability checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living at the premises, have been completed. She has a secure knowledge of her responsibility to protect children's welfare and follow correct procedures if she is concerned about a child. The partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend are strong and effective. For example, the childminder regularly communicates with nursery teachers about children's learning to help encourage continuity in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works effectively with parents. They share information about children's learning and plan for their development jointly, to help support consistency in their care and learning. The childminder carries out required assessments and plans meaningful next steps in learning to challenge individual children effectively. She offers children a range of opportunities to explore and investigate. For example, she teaches children about life cycles as they plant and water the cress seeds. The childminder encourages children's thinking and problem-solving skills well. For example, she talks to children on their level and asks them questions to help them recall previous experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder adopts effective and gradual settling-in procedures and helps children to feel emotionally secure in her care. She explains to children how to manage their feelings and they learn to behave well. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements and helps them develop confidence to try new things. She ensures that children understand how to develop healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills and to explore in the fresh air. Children enjoy nature walks, playing in the garden, and using apparatus at the playgrounds. The childminder teaches children about similarities and differences between themselves and about different cultures in the world, such as through the celebration of different festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills for the next stage in their development and the move on to school. They communicate confidently, for example, as they share experiences from their holidays. Children develop independent skills, such as managing their own hygiene and attending to their own personal care. Children enjoy listening to stories and describing the pictures. They count well and develop their imagination. For instance, as they play with animals in the sand and create a zoo, they imitate the noises that animals make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477015 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1053400 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in New Malden and operates her service from Surbiton, Surrey. The childminder operates from Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare 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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