Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2018 26 May 2017

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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 reflects on her service well. She has addressed the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection to develop the service that she provides. For example, accurate records of children's attendance are maintained.  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 extremely happy and at ease in her care.  Partnerships with parents are effective. For example, the childminder keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and well-being and provides ideas, which helps them support their children's learning at home.  Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder monitors their achievements well and identifies where children require additional support, quickly putting plans in place to help them catch up.

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This provision is good

 The childminder fosters children's understanding of how to keep safe. For example, children discuss how to stay safe during walks, in the home and when using equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others in society.  The childminder does not consistently share information with other settings children attend, to provide continuity in their learning and care.

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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

 continue to develop opportunities for children to find out and value differences in society  develop arrangements for exchanging information with other settings that children attend, to ensure there is continuity in learning and care.

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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 and outdoor play activities as well as 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 regularly reflects on her provision to drive improvement, taking into account the views of parents and children. She successfully identifies areas of practice that she wants to improve further. For example, she has recently introduced more formal regular parents' meetings to share children's progress and achievements. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and professional skills current. For example, she completes her own research and uses the support of other professionals to share ideas of good practice. She also supports other childminders with their professional development and arranges group training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gets to know children well and plans activities that build on children's interests and skills. For example, she provides activities to help children to prepare for the arrival of a new baby, including reading stories, meeting real babies and engaging in role play. The childminder's interactions are exciting and engaging for children, and their communication skills are supported well. For example, the childminder describes what children are doing and asks questions to extend their learning and vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. They are kind, considerate and well mannered. The childminder acts as a positive role model. She praises and encourages children consistently, and builds their self-esteem and confidence for future learning. Children enjoy nutritious and healthy home-made food. They receive plenty of fresh air and regular opportunities for physical exercise. For instance, they visit local parks and use the childminder's garden. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. For example, children begin to manage their own self-care needs and enjoy cutting up their own fruit for snack. Children follow good hygiene routines and have a good understanding of why they are so important.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are gaining the skills that help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They explore the childminder's home and choose activities that interest them. Children develop good literacy skills. For example, they recognise letters and sound them out, matching them to words they know. Children are beginning to write their name, forming recognisable letters, and give meanings to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455223 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1107841 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Worcester Park, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder provides care all year round, on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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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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