Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 January 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 childminder provides a good range of experiences to promote children's learning. She takes them out into the local community, and they discover the world around them. They learn about people and places. They socialise and develop an understanding of turn-taking and sharing. n Parents are very happy with the care provided. They say the children flourish in the childminder's care and benefit from the wide range of experiences that she offers. Parents appreciate her flexible approach to meeting the individual needs of their families. n The childminder understands how to promote learning and the children in her care make good progress. She accurately assesses children's abilities and this enables her to plan challenging activities to help them progress further. n The childminder takes effective steps to improve her knowledge and skills. For instance, she successfully implements what she learns at training courses in supporting

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This provision is good

children's progress. n Children behave very well. The childminder is an effective role model and has good behaviour strategies, which helps children to understand boundaries and learn to take turns. n The childminder asks questions in quick succession and does not provide children with enough time to process their thoughts and answer her questions.

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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 provide children with the time they need to process their thoughts and formulate a response to questions n extend interactions with children as they play to enhance their learning further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector spoke to and sampled feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a secure knowledge of child protection issues. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Risk assessments are robust. The childminder takes a proactive approach to keeping her knowledge up to date and maintaining her good-quality teaching. Some of the ways she achieves this are through the use of online resources and by reading childcare publications. Following recent training, the childminder has enhanced her understanding of the benefits of children learning outdoors. The childminder evaluates and improves her provision, considering the views of parents when developing her plans for improvement. She reflects on her practice and makes changes to improve the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has a good knowledge of the skills they need to develop next. She uses effective methods of observation and assessment to support children's continued progress. She promotes children's language and communication skills well. For example, she asks questions, introduces new words and encourages children to talk about their experiences. The childminder helps children to develop their early reading skills as they share stories. For example, she encourages children to join in with familiar phrases in a story and to anticipate what is happening next. The childminder supports children's early mathematics skills as she encourages them to count during a game of 'hide and seek'. Children represent new ideas in their imaginative play with dressing up and other props they see around them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model and has a strong knowledge of children's routines and needs. She is enthusiastic and offers lots of positive praise and encouragement, which help to boost children's self-esteem. Children behave well. They learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, the childminder provides fresh fruit and vegetables and healthy snacks and meals. She encourages children to take risks safely when at the local park, where they run and climb to develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to be highly independent from a young age. For example, young children willingly wash their hands before meals and pour their own drinks and prepare their lunch. Children demonstrate extremely high levels of confidence from a young age and feel exceptionally secure and safe as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good levels of progress in their learning. Children know that they are valued and that their ideas are important. They rapidly gain the confidence to express their ideas politely and take part in discussions about past experiences. Children progress well in their communication and language skills. They are confident communicators and talk to the childminder about their wants and needs. They develop skills in preparation for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304044 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10073509 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey. The childminder provides care each weekday, including before and after school, for 47 weeks a year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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