Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2018 10 April 2018

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has reflected on her practice since her last inspection and improved her understanding of how to protect children's health and welfare.  The childminder regularly assesses children's development and monitors their progress. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports her assistants with a thorough induction and helps them to develop their practice during regular meetings. She has identified training to enhance their professional development.  The childminder understands the importance of robust recruitment. She has updated her procedures to ensure the suitability of all those working on the premises.  The childminder and her assistants work closely with parents to meet children's needs. They share a range of information and work together to ensure consistency for each child's care and learning.  All children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistants. The

p.1

This provision is good

youngest children form strong attachments with them that help their feelings of security. All children behave well, are confident and happy.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder and her assistants do not give children the time they need to complete tasks or build on what they already know and can do. They sometimes miss opportunities to provide further challenge to extend children's learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give children the time they need to work out and complete tasks by themselves  utilise opportunities as they arise to provide further challenge to extend children's learning.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistants and children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the suitability of those living or working on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's arrangements for safeguarding children's welfare.  The inspector and the childminder completed a joint observation and evaluated the effectiveness of teaching and learning.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the children's learning and development.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants recognise the signs of abuse and neglect. They understand how to protect children against extreme views of others that may lead them into unsafe situations. They know the procedures to follow to report any concerns to keep children safe. The childminder and her assistants assess the environment for hazards throughout the day and help children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they remind children to pick up the toys so they do not trip and to hold on tight when climbing up the slide. The childminder assesses children's development and monitors their progress. She identifies when children require additional support and plans activities to help them catch up with their peers.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants know all the children well and plan effectively for their next steps in learning. They teach children mathematical skills throughout the day. For example, an assistant helps young children count objects, such as toy frogs, and older children count and identify numerals on lily leaves. The childminder and her assistants teach children from an early age to develop a good understanding of simple addition and subtraction. They add on one more and take away as they sing number songs. The childminder and her assistants explain and demonstrate new skills to children. For example, they show them how to aim, shoot and control a ball as they throw it towards a net.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to become independent learners. They are confident and motivated to learn. She teaches children from an early age to take off their shoes and get dressed. For example, a young child manages to undo the strap across their shoe and the childminder shows them how to pull the shoe from the heel to take it off. The child pulls hard on the second shoe and eases it off. The childminder and her assistants provide good explanations that help children to understand the rules and boundaries. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder plans exciting and varied activities in the home and community. For example, children learn about each other's faiths and traditions.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Older children who receive funding learn a good range of skills that prepares them for their move to nursery school. Children develop good friendships. They are extremely well behaved, kind and polite to each other. Children love books. They follow the story, join in enthusiastically and repeat back familiar sentences. Older children assertively sing songs and younger children join in with the actions. Children listen and speak clearly, including those who are learning English as an additional language. They put forward their ideas and answer questions confidently. Children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy making marks with magic pens, learn to throw balls, climb and balance.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY494869 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1135064 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 April 2018

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works each weekday from 7am to 7pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. She employs two assistants. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5