Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 14 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder plans a wide variety of interesting activities. She helps to ensure that children are suitably challenged, for example, by observing them regularly to work out what they need to learn. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good links with parents to support children's learning. She keeps them well informed of their children's progress.  The childminder considers all aspects of her practice when regularly evaluating her provision. She has set clear goals for future improvement.  Children have excellent independence skills. For instance, they help to prepare and serve snacks. They learn to dress themselves and develop good personal care skills.  Children's behaviour is exceptional. For example, they have an excellent awareness of their feelings and those of others, and moderate their behaviour to meet the childminder's very clear expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways for children to learn further about the natural world.  Opportunities for children to experience technology are not fully developed.

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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

 give children more support to extend their understanding of the natural world  develop more ways for children to learn about and use technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children, and interacted with children when appropriate.  The inspector evaluated an activity jointly with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate a concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow should she need to do so. She carries out daily checks throughout her home to help ensure children's safety. The childminder is eager to improve her skills and knowledge and that of her assistant childminder. For instance, they read specialist early years publications for ideas and activities to support children's learning further. The childminder monitors her work well and that of her assistant childminder. For example, they review planning and assessment together to identify and tackle any gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. For instance, children complete floor number puzzles and the childminder teaches them number names as they fit the pieces together. She also supports their early literacy skills well. For example, she sings songs with them and reads stories of their choice in lively tones. Children learn about the world around them, for instance, as they play with baby dolls. The childminder extends their learning as she teaches them how to care for babies. Children practise their drawing and early writing skills, and use a range of tools and materials to support their creative development. The childminder supports children's physical skills well and children learn to jump, run, balance, and to throw and catch objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder teaches children exceptionally well about the importance of following healthy routines. For example, she teaches them the value of eating nutritional food and provides them with freshly prepared, appetising and well-balanced diets. The childminder takes the children outdoors each day and they receive excellent physical challenges. Children have exceptional safety awareness. For example, they know how to behave in safe ways while outdoors and road safety routines are well-embedded. Children are aware of the dangers of leaving unused toys lying around and eagerly put them away. Children have very strong, warm bonds with the childminder. She very carefully considers their emotional needs and meets them exceptionally well. Children are extremely well motivated to learn and are highly confident. They learn to accept and respect people from different cultures in a range of very effective ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. For example, they learn to recognise and name different shapes and colours. Children are confident communicators. They concentrate well and learn to take turns, for example, as they share resources during play. Children have a good attitude to learning and gain valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391438 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1062263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder operates her service each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. 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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