Childminder EY448251

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 October 2016 11 January 2013

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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 have a wealth of interesting activities and resources from which to choose. They are challenged, motivated to learn and make good progress in their development.  The childminder is supportive to children and responds well to their individual needs. For example, she interacts well with and praises the children to keep them engaged during their play. She encourages their confidence and self-esteem well.  The childminder makes the most of opportunities for children to develop interest in and respect for the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they see and hear one another's home languages during everyday activities.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends a range of training on child development to help her meet the needs of individual children more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about their children's learning and interests at home. This does not fully support partnership working and provide as much consistency in children's learning as possible.  The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to fully support children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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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

 enhance partnerships with parents to encourage them to share more information about their children's achievements and interests at home  make the most of opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the correct reporting procedures if she is concerned about children's welfare. She increases her knowledge of child protection by completing training to update her on latest changes within the early years guidance. The childminder carries out rigorous safety assessments of all areas used by the children. She checks the environment daily and takes effective steps to reduce hazards, to help minimise risks for children so that they play in safety. The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She seeks the views of parents to strengthen her evaluation and uses these to drive forward her plans for improvement. For example, she responded to parents' views by including more information about potty training in her daily feedback to them, to offer more consistency in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a welcoming and interesting environment. She is proactive in using her knowledge of children's dislikes and interests to support learning in all areas. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she uses mathematical language, such as 'big' and 'small', and encourages children to count small numbers of objects. She provides regular opportunities for children to explore the world around them. For instance, they engage in regular physical activities outdoors and enjoy visiting the local secret garden to do tree rubbings. The childminder has effective observation and assessment methods. She uses the information gained from these well to monitor children's developmental progress and to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have close relationships with the childminder. This gives them the confidence, for example, to express their needs and dislikes freely. The childminder teaches children to be polite and respect others. Children behave appropriately. The childminder actively encourages healthy eating and exercise, which helps children develop a good awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy going on visits to local farms to pick fresh fruits and vegetables that they take home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and school. Children are confident and independent learners. They are skilful, confident communicators and learn to listen to, and follow, instructions well. Children learn to manage some tasks independently. For instance, they attend to their own feeding needs when using a spoon at lunch times. Children enjoy making marks with crayons, which helps to support their early writing skills. Younger children begin to recognise that letters carry meaning while using interactive pens and books that tell a story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448251 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1062664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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