Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2017 2 June 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 has worked hard to make improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has successfully developed the system for monitoring children's learning to include the required review of their progress between two and three years of age.  Children have strong attachments with the caring childminder. They show they feel safe, secure and comfortable in her company.  The childminder maintains a safe environment and uses risk assessments effectively to help protect children from harm.  Children have a wealth of interesting and exciting resources from which to choose. They are challenged, motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has a good observation and monitoring system to keep track of children's good progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any areas where children may need targeted support.  The childminder has established relationships with the local schools and other early

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This provision is good

years settings, which helps to provide a continued approach to the children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely take into account the views of parents when deciding what could be improved at the setting.  The childminder does not always make the best of opportunities to increase children's awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others in society.

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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

 extend further the partnerships with parents to involve them more fully in the process of self-evaluation to help identify strengths in practice and areas for improvement  provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of their own cultures and backgrounds and those of others in the community and wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the early years requirements and keeps herself up to date with current legislation. For example, she meets with other childminders to share ideas about how to improve her good practice. The childminder reflects on her practice and accurately identifies her strengths and priorities for improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares information with them every day and keeps them well informed about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well and makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. She follows the children's lead while they explore the environment and independently access toys and resources of their choice. The childminder supports communication and language well. For example, she constantly talks to them, asks questions and praises children's speech. Children eagerly investigate different types of technology, and enjoy dancing with the childminder to the noises the toys make when they press different buttons. The childminder effectively supports young children's mathematical language. For example, she models counting different objects, such as cars or fruit at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands children's individual needs and organises routines well to accommodate these. She provides play opportunities to support children to develop essential social skills for moving on to pre-school and school. For example, through visits to local groups, children learn to mix and make friendships with other children. Children behave well and have opportunities throughout their play where they learn to share and take turns. For example, they help to tidy away resources and are familiar with routines in the home. Children enjoy healthy snacks and have daily opportunities for exercise and to engage in physical activity. They benefit from consistent praise and take pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident, communicate well and enjoy imaginative play. For example, during role-play they talk about the different types of food and what they like to eat. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131864 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1057491 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Chessington, in the Borough of Kingston upon Thames in Surrey. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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