Childminder 132089

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 December 2016 23 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 works effectively with her co-childminder and has made good improvements since her last inspection. She seeks out and implements support and new ideas from a range of sources. This has improved outcomes for children.  The childminder works in partnership with her co-childminder to observe, assess, plan and monitor children's achievements effectively. Children make consistently good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a calm and sensitive approach to supporting children's behaviour. She reminds children to listen to each other, to wait and to share, praising their achievements for following instructions well. Children behave very well.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and early years providers attended by children. She speaks to parents daily about their children's well-being and learning at home, helping to provide consistency in children's learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder thoroughly assesses the environment inside, outside and on outings, to minimise hazards to children and to help to support their safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not support children to develop further their understanding of shapes and measurements.  At times, the childminder does not encourage children to think and express their ideas, to extend their learning even more.

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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

 use all opportunities to enhance children's awareness of shapes and measurements, to extend their mathematical learning further  make more use of opportunities to support children to express their views and ideas, to extend their thinking skills and all-round learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises and resources used for childminding purposes, and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at samples of children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including medication records, and viewed the contents of the first-aid box.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she uses it to make improvements.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents and read parents' written feedback to obtain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant and has a strong knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows the process to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills, helping to improve her practice and enhance children's learning. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and ensures he fully understands his role and responsibilities. The childminder has addressed the actions from her last inspection effectively. She evaluates and monitors her provision well and has taken appropriate steps to improve the quality of her practice and service, improving children's outcomes and well-being. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the years of valuable support she has given families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully engages with children in their play. Overall, she provides a good level of support to extend their enthusiasm and learning. The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding about the world around them. For example, they talk about different animals and the sounds they make, and they celebrate cultural festivals to learn about diversity in society. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the ways in which children learn. She supports children's speaking, listening and language skills very well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring towards children, helping to support their emotional security well. She is respectful of children's individuality, helping them to feel comfortable. Children show a sense of belonging. For instance, they explore the childminder's home with confidence. The childminder helps children to understand her expectations, for example, they know where they need to put their personal belongings. The childminder uses thorough systems to help ensure the health and well-being of children is effective. She supports children's healthy lifestyles very well. For example, children have daily opportunities to be physically active and enjoy outdoor exercise as they play in local parks on their way home from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. They become confident communicators and develop their creativity and imagination well. For example, they make puppets and put on a show. They count and understand patterns in beats and rhythm. Children develop their independence and learn to manage their personal needs. They gain important skills that help them to prepare for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132089 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1057495 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in Kingston upon Thames, in Surrey. She offers her service Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 7pm, for 48 weeks a year. The childminder works with her husband, who is her co-childminder.

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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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