Childminder EY315697

Inspection date 25 September 2018 Previous inspection date 16 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder has implemented several improvements since her last inspection, for example, she has attended training which has helped her review and improve how she supports children's communication skills. n The childminder works well with her assistant. She provides professional support and coaching, and is eager for them both to continue to develop and enhance their skills even further. n The childminder recognises children's interests and plans activities to extend these. She uses what she knows about how children learn, to monitor children's progress and minimise any gaps in learning. n Parents are very happy with the support provided to their children. They appreciate receiving regular updates and photographs showing their children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Meal and snack times are not always organised well to help children develop their social and independence skills. n The childminder sometimes has difficulty in finding key documentation due to it being filed in a number of different places. This makes it difficult for her to review key information quickly.

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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

n review meal and snack times to help children develop their social skills and gain further independence n review the organisation of records and documentation, in particular, to ensure records of accidents and medication can be easily monitored.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed care routines and activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times. n The inspector interacted with the children, when appropriate. n The inspector reviewed written parental feedback and spoke to a parent about their experiences. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documents and records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role in protecting children. She has attended relevant training and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder supports the assistant in her role, offering appropriate mentoring and advice. As a result, the assistant understands her role and the relevant procedures. The childminder communicates very well with parents. She has recently implemented improvements, such as encouraging parents to share with her what they observe their child doing at home, to further promote consistent support for each child. The childminder is happy to work alongside other professionals and understands the benefits of sharing information to support children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of activities to support children's learning and development and reviews their progress. She encourages children to explore and understand how things work. She shows them how to use different toys, encouraging them to 'have a go' for themselves. The childminder and assistant encourage children in their play, giving praise and 'high fives' when they achieve. They talk about what they notice about children's interests and abilities, helping them to ensure they provide consistent support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The childminder and assistant remind them of the rules about sharing and taking turns, and encourage toddlers to be kind to one another. The childminder has previously gathered bilingual books and music to help reflect the different languages spoken by the children. She recognises the benefits of helping children learn about differences and promoting respect. Children enjoy walks to the park and opportunities to be active. They enjoy dancing indoors to music and making patterns with coloured silk scarves as they move.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy using toys to extend their play. They line up coloured blocks and enjoy having time to order these and make patterns. The childminder recognises and promotes children's interests in computers, such as providing a keyboard for them to explore. Toddlers enjoy solving problems and exploring how things work. They are able to follow instructions and engage well. This helps to prepare them for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY315697 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10060462 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in a ground floor flat in Surbiton, Surrey. She offers care all year round, between 8am and 6pm, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Registers

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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