Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 18 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 August 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 provides a stimulating environment where children can independently access a wide range of toys and resources that interest them, keeping them motivated to learn and explore. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents and works well with them. She shares information daily to help ensure that they work together to support children's all-round care, learning and development. Parents comment positively about the benefits of the daily communication diary. n The childminder interacts with children in a calm, caring and affectionate way. Children demonstrate they are secure, confident and very comfortable in the childminder's company. n The childminder provides opportunities for children who are learning English as an additional language to see and hear their home language throughout the setting. This assists with helping these children to settle and greatly supports their emotional well-

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This provision is good

being. n The childminder identifies the strengths and weaknesses of her setting effectively. She routinely evaluates her activities with children and uses feedback from children to strengthen her provision even further. n On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to allow children to think through problems and find a solution, before providing them with the answers. n The childminder's system for assessment does not swiftly identify and close any gaps in learning.

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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 strengthen systems for assessment to promote even stronger outcomes for children and swiftly identify and close any gaps in learning n promote further opportunities for children to think through problems and reach solutions independently to extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She evaluated a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including policies, children's learning records and evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working in the home. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs that may cause concern for children's welfare and the procedures to follow to report concerns. The childminder continually thinks about the quality of her service. She is passionate about sharing ideas for best practice and has researched ways to meet the recommendations from her last inspection. For example, children are able to see their home language alongside English words in displays and posters around the room. This has supported their language and communication skills as well as assisting them to feel secure and increase their confidence. Parents express their long-standing appreciation of the contribution the childminder makes to their children's lives. They comment through 'thank you' cards how much their children enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has effective processes to observe children's abilities and plan for their next steps in learning. She plans interesting and enjoyable activities to meet these identified goals, drawing on children's individual interests. Parents are actively encouraged to contribute their views about their children's learning and development. The childminder works in partnership with parents and other settings, for example around toilet training, to ensure that approaches are consistent. Children confidently initiate their own play and use their imagination well. For instance, they use musical instruments to sing along to their favourite nursery rhymes and use a variety of dressing-up clothes, including traditional cultural clothing, in their role play. Children are keen to participate in the enjoyable activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive and enthusiastic in her manner. She celebrates children's achievements through praise and compliments which help to elevate their self-esteem. Children are provided with nutritious snacks and meals. They learn about the importance of making healthy choices through discussions around where their food comes from and why it is good for them. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's knowledge of right and wrong and manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, she talks calmly and sensitively with children and helps them to understand how their actions may affect others. The childminder uses the local community well to extend children's learning, and provides ample experiences for them to socialise and develop wider relationships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working within expectations for their age. They enjoy learning and thrive on the praise and encouragement they receive when learning new skills. Children develop early mathematical skills as the childminder skilfully links activities to concepts of shape, size and number. Older children develop good independence in their self-care and they manage tasks, such as toileting and washing their hands, independently. Younger children develop in confidence and become curious learners. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including those who are moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441896 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063935 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Surbiton area of Surrey. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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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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