Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 6 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 provides a cosy, warm and welcoming environment. All children achieve well and make consistently good levels of progress from when they first start. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to engage in activities that centre on rising to a challenge. For example, young children enthusiastically use chopsticks and large tweezers to skilfully pick up a variety of natural objects. n The childminder gains in-depth information from parents to help inform children's initial starting points when they first start. n Children receive lots of cuddles from the childminder. They have formed very warm relationships with her and each other. n The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge to help her plan exciting and varied experiences to meet the individual needs and interests of all children. Children are keen learners. They are motivated and enthusiastically join in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not provide opportunities for children to practise their early handwriting skills to higher level.

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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 create more opportunities for children to build on their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times. She reviewed activities with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed evidence of suitability for the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information with the childminder and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly accesses refresher courses to keep herself up to date on how to keep children safe and from harm. She knows the local procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare and how to address any instances of extreme views and beliefs to keep children safe and from harm. Following recent research online and training, the childminder actively promotes equality and inclusion to support all children to join in. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to improve her practice further and improve outcome for all children consistently. The childminder assesses risks to help minimise any hazards to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly monitors and assesses children's learning and development. She uses this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences for them. The childminder has built effective partnerships with parents. She encourages parents to support and share information about their child's learning at home and with other professionals, to help all children make good progress and achieve well. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to the next steps in their children's learning. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress. The childminder skilfully asks questions, models language and provides good opportunities for children to further develop their early mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to count pumpkin seeds, recognise different shades of colour and name two-dimensional shapes, such as 'hexagon' and 'oval'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She sensitively reminds young children to say 'please' and 'thank you' when necessary and encourages them to take turns in conversation. Children behave well and they are emotionally secure. The childminder confidently helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she skilfully talks about road safety and children have opportunities to visit a local fire station. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles very well. She provides healthy, home- cooked meals, such as chicken curry and fish pie. The childminder provides a variety of exciting and stimulating activities, overall. Children enjoy daily experiences outdoors. For example, they visit local parks, fish ponds and, during the summer, the beach. Children have plenty of fresh air and physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are confident communicators. They enthusiastically express their views and ideas as they talk about important events in their lives. Children regularly attend stay-and-play sessions. They learn how to get on with others, make friends and learn about their local community. Children develop the small muscles in their hands and coordination. For example, children concentrate as they loop small rings onto coloured lolly sticks and thread large buttons on a large lace. Children are confident, independent and self-assured, and have a positive sense of self. All children are very well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132154 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10069455 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 30 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Surbiton, within the Royal Borough of Kingston. She provides her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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