Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 3 March 2014

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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 successfully supports children's communication and language skills. She models a wide variety of language for children to hear and acquire. She skilfully questions children and encourages them to think for themselves. For example, children negotiate effectively with their friends when they want to use a toy or resource.  The childminder has implemented effective systems to protect children and she supports them to understand how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn about road safety and enjoy listening and looking for cars before crossing the road.  Children form positive relationships with the childminder and they enjoy making her laugh. She encourages children to play nicely together and understand the importance of sharing. Children and the childminder laugh together frequently and they enjoy a happy and positive atmosphere.  All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, gain a variety

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This provision is good

of new skills to support them with their future learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities for children to 'have a go' at managing their own hygiene and mealtime routines to support them in gaining key life skills.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to gain more independence skills during daily routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of feedback from parents.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of ways the childminder keeps children safe.  The inspector observed and interacted with the children in the inside environment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities well. She is committed to developing her knowledge of children's development, such as by researching new ideas online or attending training. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms which would cause concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedures for sharing any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well with other professionals who are involved with the children, such as teachers or medical professionals. She builds positive relationships with parents and involves them well in their children's learning. For example, she invites parents to meet with her to discuss children's learning and to gain their feedback. The childminder evaluates her service well and gains the opinions of children and other childminders to help her effectively identify areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to help extend and challenge their learning. She follows children's interests well and incorporates learning effectively into their play. For example, children develop the muscles in their hands when they experiment holding tools for craft activities. The childminder encourages children to learn about the world around them and to be respectful of other cultures and religions. For instance, children enjoy visiting the local temple and learning about different festivals throughout the year. The childminder interacts well with the children and enjoys joining in with their games. Children enjoy her company. They invite her to look at the castles they have made and explain how they are going to make the castles bigger. The childminder sensitively corrects children's language and the tenses they use when speaking. She successfully consolidates new language, such as through using repetition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Overall, children behave well. The childminder delicately supports them to understand how to share and be kind. She supports children to play together, such as by playing turn- taking games in small groups. She helps them to understand and express their emotions, and children are confident to say how they feel. The childminder provides a variety of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and can cater for any dietary needs children have. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively, such as by offering comfort if children become upset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good skills in early literacy and mathematical understanding. For example, they successfully count the bricks in their castles and discuss their favourite shapes. Children learn strong communication skills and are confident communicators. They are happy and motivated learners who make good progress from their starting points to support them in their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131977 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1068476 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in New Malden, in Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday all year round. The childminder is in receipt of early education funding for 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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Telephone number

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