Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 23 December 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder knows the children well and understands how they learn. She regularly assesses, and tracks and plans for their progress well. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder helps children to gain strong communication and language skills. For example, she consistently engages children in conversation and asks them open questions in English and in their home language. n Younger children enjoy exploring their creativity as they create winter Christmas hats. They use a range of materials, such as glue, cotton balls, pencils and crayons. The childminder provides a narrative for what they are doing and lets them admire themselves in the mirror wearing their work of art. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about every aspect of their child's day. For instance, she regularly shares information about children's learning and targets to provide consistency in their learning at home.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does always make the best use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of technology. n The childminder does not have a focused programme of professional development to help drive forward future improvements.

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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 extend further the opportunities for children to explore and develop their knowledge of technology and how things work n focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme for professional development that improves the already good teaching practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities provided. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play. n The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder develops good working relationships with other settings where children attend. She gathers relevant information to support children's care and learning needs to enable consistency across the settings. The childminder reflects on her practice. She considers what works well and what improvements can be made. For instance, she has plans to increase her resources for outdoor play. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her maintain good standards and identify further areas to develop. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date with current child protection issues. She knows what action she must take if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and inviting environment, which helps children to be interested and engage in their play and learning. She uses children's interests effectively to help extend their mathematical skills. For example, she ensures children have access to toy trains and encourages them to problem solve as they help to put the train tracks together. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of mathematics well. For instance, she asks children about the colours and number of trains they have as they interact with them. Younger children develop good coordination as they handle toys and resources. For example, they learn how to build towers with stacking cups. They laugh and smile in delight as they knock them down.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well because she talks to them about the expected behaviour in a way that is appropriate to their age and understanding. For instance, she offers sensitive guidance and sets clear and consistent boundaries for children to follow. Children receive good encouragement to be polite and have good manners, such as saying please and thank you. The childminder has a positive approach to promoting children's well-being. For example, she provides plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active and teaches them the importance of following good hygiene routines. Older children take part in daily routines, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet, and they know it is to keep themselves safe. The childminder further promotes children's good health by providing opportunities during the warm months for them to plant and tend to various fruits and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to learning that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school. Younger children are able to concentrate for significant periods of time and remain focused on their chosen activity. Older children are becoming independent and take care of their own personal care needs. For example, they take off their own shoes and coats when they come home from pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131983 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063915 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 23 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children from Tuesday to Friday, all year round from 6am to 6.30pm.

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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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