Childminder 132011

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2017 22 September 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 raise the quality of her provision since the last inspection. For example, she has developed her planning and assessment systems, to provide more challenging activities based around children's individual needs.  The childminder supports young children's early speaking skills well. She listens to children, values what they have to say, and enthusiastically talks to them as they play.  The welcoming and nurturing childminder provides an inviting and homely environment. Children develop close bonds with her and she takes time to get to know them well. Children are very happy and at ease in her care.  Partnerships with parents are effective. For example, the childminder regularly shares information with parents about children's achievements and gathers information from parents to support children's learning.  The childminder monitors children's achievements well and identifies areas where they

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This provision is good

may require additional support. All children make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has effective arrangements to protect children but, occasionally, she does not help them to know even more about keeping themselves safe.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop further children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, such as learning about healthy foods.

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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

 make more use of opportunities to help children understand how to manage their safety even better  develop more opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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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 evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities as well as during their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well- being. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes into account the views of parents and children in the identification of areas for improvement, in order to improve children's outcomes. The childminder develops effective links with other settings children attend, or are moving on to. She works closely with them to share information about children's progress, to provide a continued approach to children's learning. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date in various ways. For instance, she uses regular training and shares ideas with other professionals to improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans a good range of activities that builds on children's interests and skills. She interacts very successfully with children during their play. They enjoy chatting with her and she listens patiently and gives them the time they need to put their thoughts into words. Children benefit from well-planned activities that help to support their creativity. For example, they delight in drawing around their hands and decorating them with a range of collage materials. Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they confidently use scissors to cut pictures and enjoy using a range of balancing equipment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour and use of manners are good. The childminder is a positive role model. She gives lots of praise and encouragement throughout activities and helps children develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children play cooperatively with her and invite her into their games. For example, they enjoy exploring musical instruments and include the childminder by giving her an instrument to play. Children have good opportunities to develop their awareness of the local community. For example, they visit different groups and enjoy outings, such as visits to the local parks. The childminder encourages children to begin to develop their independence. For example, children manage personal tasks for themselves and help to tidy up after activities.

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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 and motivated learners who enjoy their learning. Children count, sort and match objects correctly. They use good mathematical language to describe the shapes and sizes of objects around them. Children learn to make marks and can talk about some letters and sounds in their names. All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132011 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1107449 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education to children aged three and four years.

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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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