Childminder EY494554

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2018 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates a calm and caring manner when looking after children.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are comfortable and confident to explore.  The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's progress. She positively interacts with children to help them remain interested and engaged in play.  Children learn a good range of skills that helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a positive role model. She has clear expectations and boundaries to help children develop an understanding of sharing, being kind and playing cooperatively. Children behave well.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and children to help her evaluate her provision effectively and make improvements to benefit children.  Children learn about how to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, they regularly access

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This provision is good

outdoor play and keep active indoors as they move their bodies to music, for example. They eat a good range of healthy and nutritious food that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share information about children's next steps with parents, so they can continue with their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always plan opportunities to fully build on what children already know, to extend their learning as much as possible.

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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 information sharing with parents about children's next steps in learning, and help them be more involved in guiding their children's learning at home, to provide greater consistency in their development  build on current planning and focus further on children's next steps, to target teaching and extend children's learning experiences as fully as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during inspection. She sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's learning records.  The inspector spoke to parents, read their written comments and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to implement should she have concerns about a child, to keep them protected from harm. The childminder identifies and minimises risks in the environment well to promote children's welfare. She keeps up to date with training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to ensure she has a relevant knowledge and skills to keep children safe in emergency situations. The childminder completes research and shares ideas and information about childcare practice with other childminders, as a part of her professional development. She knows how to track children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning promptly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers all relevant information from parents when children first start. She arranges the resources to help children make independent choices in their play. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting experiences for children to help them practise their hand-to-eye coordination. For example, she encourages children to complete simple puzzles and solve problems to find where the correct pieces go. She teaches children the names of colours and counts during play to help them learn simple number sequences. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop small- muscle movement as well as their creativity. For example, children enjoy using the paintbrushes to paint the heart-shaped sponges and confidently make creative pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective practices to help settle children in when they first start. For example, she arranges play dates in her and children's home environments, to help children develop secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment, and teaches children how to keep safe. She regularly praises children for their efforts and achievements, to help build on their confidence. The childminder provides good experiences for children to learn about similarities and differences between people and the wider world. For instance, they meet people from different cultures and backgrounds when they visit a range of places in the local community and celebrate many festivals throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, considering their starting points. They are confident and learn to be independent in the childminder's home. Children have opportunities to develop good social skills. For example, they regularly meet with other children and adults. Children develop good physical skills, including large and small movements. They are curious to operate a range of age-appropriate technology toys and equipment. Children develop good early literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy making marks and read books with the childminder. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494554 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1029817 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Surbiton, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder works each weekday from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year.

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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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