Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 21 November 2018 Previous inspection date 22 June 2016

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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 has effectively developed her knowledge about teaching children early literacy skills since her last inspection. Children now enjoy a wide range of activities that supports them to develop their understanding that print carries meaning. n The childminder has a warm and friendly nature. Children enjoy playing with her and feel confident to approach her for reassurance and help. Parents report their children feel happy, safe and well cared for. n The childminder understands her legal responsibilities. She assesses risks at the setting regularly and considers how to help keep children safe on their many trips out into the community. n All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder obtains very good information from parents when their children first start to help her plan for future learning and development effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to question children during their play to consistently challenge children to explore their own explanations and ideas. n The childminder does not consider all opportunities to promote children's understanding of technology to build on their knowledge of the wider world further.

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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 make even more use of opportunities to ask children challenging questions to extend on their vocabulary and speaking skills n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about and explore technology to extend their learning about the world they live in further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector and the childminder evaluated a planned activity together. n The inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector read written statements from parents to gain their views on the provision. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation process. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including evidence of training and suitability, children's records and policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her service well. She has developed systems effectively to gain the views of children and parents since her last inspection. These help her to ensure the activities she plans follow children's interests, and that she closely consults parents about their children's development. The childminder has completed a range of training to help her gain knowledge about keeping children safe. She confidently explains her procedures for reporting any concerns she may have about a child. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy making their own play dough and creating 'cakes' as they play. The childminder subtly introduces mathematical language well as children count candles and discuss shapes of cutters. The childminder plans activities effectively which consider children's next steps in learning. For instance, children make marks with pens and the childminder supports them to develop the muscle strength they will need for their future writing skills. Children have lots of opportunities to socialise with wider groups of children at playgroups, parks and the local library. They develop their physical skills well, such as when they balance and climb on equipment at the park. Children enjoy learning about the natural world around them. For example, they feed the childminder's hens and collect their eggs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to use good manners and be considerate of one another. She supports children effectively to develop their independence skills, such as putting their coats on and cutting their fruit safely at snack time. Parents report the childminder considers the well-being of their children in a thoughtful manner. For instance, dietary and medical needs are always taken into consideration sensitively. Children have many opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others. For example, they recently learned about Diwali and made poppies for Remembrance Sunday.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good literacy and early mathematical skills, such as when they read from favourite books with the childminder and count wheels on trains. Children are confident to express their views and make choices in their play. Children make good progress from their starting points and show high levels of concentration as they play and learn. They are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472054 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10075628 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 22 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Surbiton, Surrey. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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