Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 3 April 2019 Previous inspection date 11 February 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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This provision is good

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is proactive in encouraging children to suggest their own ideas. She provides them with ample time to think and share their thoughts. This helps children to be inquisitive, motivated learners. n Children are happy and well settled in their surroundings. They benefit from the warm and caring relationship with the childminder. She knows the children well and provides a welcoming environment where they can play and learn confidently. n The childminder is skilful in promoting children's mathematical development. This has a positive effect on children, who recognise colours and shapes and use mathematical language as they play. n The childminder comments on children's play, asks questions and uses a variety of words to add to children's increasing vocabulary effectively. n The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to strengthen

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This provision is good

children's pre-writing skills. n The childminder has not fully developed her partnerships with parents to help support greater continuity in their children's learning and development. n The programme for continuous professional development is not highly focused on raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children to the highest 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 extend children's literacy skills more effectively to support their pre-writing abilities n strengthen arrangements for gathering and sharing information with parents, to further promote consistency n focus more precisely on a programme for professional development that increases the potential to deliver the highest-quality learning provision.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an good knowledge of the key issues in relation to safeguarding. She makes good use of training and has an up-to-date knowledge of current child protection issues and reporting requirements. The childminder is clear about how to support vulnerable families. For example, she is able to identify signs which indicate a child may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection successfully. For instance, she has increased her resources to provide more opportunities for children to use their imagination during creative activities. She consistently obtains feedback about her setting from children and parents. This helps her to reflect on her practice and develop her ongoing evaluations of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She obtains detailed information about what children know and can do when they first start. This helps her to establish clear starting points for their learning. The childminder regularly observes children during their play and uses these opportunities to assess their abilities. She identifies meaningful next steps to plan activities to support children's ongoing development. The childminder gets involved in role-play games and children delight in using their imagination. For example, when examining the broken toy washing machine, the childminder encourages the children to problem-solve. They access the tool box and spend time with the tools repairing the door. They shriek with delight as they pretend that they have fixed it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder gives consistent praise and encouragement during activities. This helps children to develop effective levels of confidence and self-esteem. She provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks daily. Children have ample opportunities to learn about healthy eating. For instance, they have regular opportunities to go fruit and vegetable picking. They learn where some of their favourite foods come from. During lunch time, they recollect pulling carrots from the mud. Children exhibit excellent manners at mealtimes as they ask the childminder if they may leave the table when they have finished eating. The childminder introduces children to good hygiene routines and supports them to enjoy healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy outdoor exercise and fresh air when visiting the local park. Children learn to respect similarities and differences through taking part in various cultural events and

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They concentrate well during self-chosen activities, such as creating models with bricks. They are developing some of the key skills that will prepare them for their next stage in and learning and eventual move to school. For example, they confidently count during their play and write their names in cards they have created for Mother's Day. Children learn a variety of skills that prepare them well for school and the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131993 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10072374 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1985. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 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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