Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date 15 September 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 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop. She uses this information effectively to monitor and plan appropriate challenges in play to quickly close any identified gaps in children's development. n Young children are supported well to settle and the childminder follows their routines from home closely. This helps them to feel welcome and comfortable. Children form strong emotional attachments to the childminder and their peers. n The childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. For example, she encourages them to explore her garden. They also visit local parks where they can use different play equipment freely. n Children have good opportunities to learn about the natural world. For instance, children's interest in healthy eating is supported by the childminder growing a range of

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This provision is good

fruits and vegetables. n The childminder has not developed effective partnerships with other early years settings in order to share information about children's development and targets. n The programme for continuous professional development is not focused enough 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 strengthen partnerships with other early years providers to share information about children's development in order to provide more continuity to children's learning 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 had 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 is aware of the action to be taken should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She risk assesses all areas of the home and outings to help children play in safe environments. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. She has increased children's opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, children enjoy regular trips to parkland where they observe wildlife. The childminder uses self- evaluation well to highlight her priorities for improvement. She seeks the views of parents to strengthen her self-evaluation further. Parents are complimentary about the quality of care and education provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. For example, she works closely with parents to gather detailed information about their interests and abilities before they start. This supports her to build on and plan for children's existing abilities. The childminder supports younger children's communication and language skills effectively. For instance, she talks to them as they play and responds to their babbles and squeals. She also asks older children meaningful questions to encourage them to express their opinions, thoughts and feelings. All of which helps children to become skilful, confident communicators. The childminder promotes children's knowledge of mathematical concepts well. For instance, younger children learn about shape, measure and space, as they access shape sorters. They enjoy the noise that is created, when they slot the shape into the correct space.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children to have a positive sense of self and to have respect for others. For example, children acknowledge a range of cultural festivals and explore a range of resources, which encourages positive attitudes to diversity. The childminder makes the most of local playgroups to provide children with social interactions with larger groups of peers. This helps to support children to be confident to mix with others and learn to share. The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming space. Children move around the home confidently to play and explore. They have good levels of independence, which is encouraged through daily routines. For example, older children access the bathroom independently to meet their own personal care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children leave the childminder with a range of valuable skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education at nursery or school. They are motivated and independent learners. They focus and persevere during activities and take pride in their achievements. Children learn to listen attentively during story times and carefully turn the pages of books as they are read to. Younger children enjoy exploring and learning how things work. They closely watch how the ball moves around the ball run and wait patiently for it to roll to the end.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132213 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063920 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Surbiton, located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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