Childminder 132087

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 June 2018 13 February 2018

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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 taken positive steps to address the actions set at the last inspection. For example, she has improved her knowledge significantly about the changes she must notify to Ofsted, including when working with another adult.  The childminder supervises her assistant effectively and supports his professional development to ensure that he understands his role and responsibilities well. For example, her assistant has successfully completed a relevant first-aid training course.  The childminder is very good at developing children's listening and communication skills. For example, she models language well and engages children in dialogues to help extend their vocabulary. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good developmental progress given their starting points.  The childminder develops a warm and caring relationship with the children, helping

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This provision is good

them to feel safe and emotionally secure. Children show that they are happy and share lots of laughter with the childminder and their friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to involve children in carrying out manageable tasks. These do not fully support their independence skills.  The childminder has not fully considered how to organise the available toys and resources as effectively as possible to enable children to explore their ideas and imaginations during play.

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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 better use of opportunities to fully support children's independence skills  review the organisation of the available toys and resources to make it easier for children to explore their ideas and imaginations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. She accompanied the childminder and children on their walk to and from school.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked a sample of documents, including records relating to the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications, first-aid certificates and children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her provision and identifies areas for improvement. She spoke to the childminder's assistant and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector invited the childminder to evaluate an activity.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the processes to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. They work well together to ensure the premises are checked and are safe and suitable for the children to use. The childminder values the views of parents and children to help her rigorously evaluate the service that she provides. Parents report that they are very happy with the level of care and education their children receive. The childminder is committed to her role. She liaises with other professionals and carries out online research to improve her knowledge of early years practice. For instance, the childminder has recently increased her understanding of how to store information about children more effectively to protect their welfare. She maintains an accurate record of children's hours of attendance as required.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to establish a consistent approach. For example, she collects information from parents about children's care and educational needs to support their all-round learning. The childminder uses her accurate observations and assessments of children's progress to help plan interesting activities. For instance, during children's play, the childminder challenges them to pour and fill different sized containers using various tools. Children respond positively. The childminder skilfully talks to children about size and numbers to enhance their mathematical skills. Older children develop their early writing skills as they start to form recognisable letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a free-flow system between indoors and outdoors to support children's interest in active play. Children develop an enjoyment for the natural world. For example, children enjoy exploring water, digging for pebbles and experimenting with large equipment in the garden. Children receive meaningful praise for their efforts and the childminder supports their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder has high regard to children's physical health and well-being. For instance, she ensures that they are dressed appropriately and well protected when playing outside during hot weather. The childminder and her assistant supervise children effectively to ensure their welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and motivated in their play. They explore the learning environments confidently. Children behave well. For example, they share and take turns of their own accord. Older children learn to care for their younger friends to help keep them safe. Children benefit from the good opportunities to care for animals which help to develop their empathy and friendships. They gain positive attitudes as they practise what they know and can do at their own pace. Overall, children develop good skills that prepare them well for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132087 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1125846 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 February 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Kingston upon Thames. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with an assistant.

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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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