Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2016 6 November 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The very committed childminder provides a high-quality learning environment. Since her last inspection she has completed a childcare qualification to update her early years knowledge and skills.  The childminder provides a vast array of highly stimulating and enjoyable experiences for children. Children thoroughly enjoy opportunities to be imaginative, creative and explore, and they make rapid progress from their starting points.  The childminder has very high expectations of herself and what children can do. Younger children show high levels of perseverance as they master new skills. Older children express their thoughts and ideas freely through their play and creativity.  Children behave extremely well and have excellent opportunities to learn about one another. They enjoy a variety of excellent and regular outings, and they learn how to grow food, to cook and bake.  Relationships with parents and other professionals are exemplary. The childminder

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This provision is outstanding

works relentlessly to ensure children receive a continuity of care. Parents are unanimous in their praise of the learning and care their children receive.  The childminder gives children's health and safety the highest priority.

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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 the already excellent opportunities to develop children's early writing skills, to help children make even better progress in this area of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and reviewed the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, the childminder's planning documentation, and her policies and procedures.  The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of an activity.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector examined suitability checks of all adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder evaluates her practice thoroughly and seeks the views of parents and children to identify what works well and to target further improvements. Her enthusiasm is highly evident and has an extremely positive impact on children's experiences and the quality of her provision. The childminder makes excellent use of professional development opportunities to build on her knowledge and skills. For example, she has increased her understanding of how to improve children's mathematical development, which has had a significant impact on this area of children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a deep understanding of child protection issues, underpinned by her comprehensive policies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her excellent skills to continually adapt and reshape activities to further challenge children's learning. For example, during art and craft activities, she sets them different levels of challenge. Younger children, engage in meaningful play and exploration of texture, form and shape as they consider how many pieces they have, and what the shapes represent. As children persist in their play, the childminder skilfully extends language or mathematical concepts highly successfully. For example, she models rolling dough into balls and encourages children to count and explore simple addition and subtraction. Children also progress well with their early writing skills, although writing materials are not always as easily available as other resources. The childminder is highly skilful at using her precise observations and assessments to identify plans for children and quickly target their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children show high levels of deep concentration as they play, explore and consistently extend their abilities. They celebrate their achievements and successfully try out their own ideas. Children benefit greatly from the highly attentive care they receive from the childminder. They enjoy plenty of cuddles and reassurance, and receive excellent praise that keeps them highly motivated. The childminder helps children to settle quickly and feel emotionally secure. Children learn to be independent and relish taking responsibility for their own personal care, such as brushing their teeth. Outdoors, children are engrossed in many different activities that develop their physical skills and learning.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress. They have excellent attitudes and are highly confident learners. For example, they consistently take risks in their play to master new skills. Children behave extremely well. They resolve their own conflicts and develop exemplary social skills. They are extremely well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444016 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1059216 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Surbiton, Surrey. The provision operates from Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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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