Childminder, Out-of school day care in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 4 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Not Applicable

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a homely environment where she supports children's emotional well-being. They feel comfortable and are able to relax after their day at school or nursery. n Younger children make good progress and learn skills that will support them when they go to school. For example, reading books to help with early reading and writing skills. n The childminder reflects on her provision. She regularly evaluates her practice and makes improvements to benefit the children. For instance, she uses ideas from parents and children to decide how to update resources and toys. n The childminder knows the children well. She uses her knowledge to provide fun and stimulating activities that promote children's development. n Children develop their physical skills as they climb, run and jump in the park. They learn to follow simple directions and are beginning to understand consequences. For example, they know that they must not use the swing after it has rained, because it is

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This provision is good

wet and they might slip off. n Children are confident learners. The childminder gives children opportunities to lead their own learning by encouraging them to be independent and creative thinkers.

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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 ways to support children's understanding of road safety further n strengthen links with other settings that children attend to make information sharing more robust.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took into account the written views of parents during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to children at suitable times during the inspection. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of training and safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector accompanied the childminder to pick up children from school.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. For example, she exchanges information on a daily basis, so they are well informed about their child's day. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe and knows the action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. The childminder updates her knowledge so it is relevant to the needs of the children in her care. For instance, she has completed training to enhance her knowledge of how children learn.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and resources that she knows the children will enjoy. She provides opportunities for children of all ages to play together and learn how to, for example, take turns. The childminder works closely with parents and children to support their needs. She gathers information provided by parents to support children's progress, which helps her to provide consistent care. The childminder promotes children's language skills effectively. She asks open-ended questions and gives children the opportunity express their ideas. They are encouraged to talk things through, which promotes their problem-solving skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment and has formed close bonds with the children. Children show that they feel safe and secure. For instance, they are confident to dance, sing and take part in role-play games together. The childminder provides a range of art and craft activities that encourage children to be creative. For example, they become involved in decorating a wooden chest and discussing what treasure they would keep inside. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to share and listen to each other. Children learn the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides freshly cooked meals that include fruit and vegetables and a selection of healthy snacks. She talks to the children about the benefits of eating vegetables to support their understanding of a balanced nutritious diet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537975 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10080138 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kingston, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday before and after school, from 7.50am to 5.30pm, during term time only.

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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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