Bennett, Gail

Inspection date 30 July 2019 Previous inspection date 26 April 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 has established good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with parents by using a range of effective communication methods which promote children's learning at home and in the setting. n Children are relaxed in the family environment. They develop safe and secure attachments with the childminder. Children's emotional well-being is strongly fostered through the effective and trusting relationships that the childminder has built with the children and their parents. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She provides support and guidance to help children learn to respect others, take turns and share resources. n Children confidently explore the well-resourced environment indoors and outdoors, and make decisions about their play. The wide range of activities and equipment meets the children's individual needs and interests, enabling them to make good progress.

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This provision is good

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She carries out regular observations and assessments of the children to help her to accurately identify children's next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working with other professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and learning. She regularly shares planning and ideas for activities that support children's continuity of learning. n Children benefit from a wide range of activities that they attend with the childminder in the local community. The childminder carefully plans exciting trips to help children learn about the world around them. n At times, the childminder does not use opportunities effectively during daily routines to further challenge and extend children's independence. n The childminder does not plan or prepare effectively for adult-led activities. Consequently, the level of challenge sometimes does not meet children's needs or help

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This provision is good

them to become more deeply engaged 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 make the most of opportunities that arise during daily routines to extend and develop children's independence and self-care skills n reinforce existing strengths in teaching by planning effectively for adult-led activities and ensuring that the level of challenge meets the needs of children and helps them to engage fully in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the day and discussed her self-evaluation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding policies, first- aid certificates and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision regularly and values the views of parents, who speak positively about the care their children receive. Parents share information about their children's achievements at home. The childminder has systems in place to identify the progress children make in all areas of learning. This supports her in planning children's next steps and identifying gaps in their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of all safeguarding matters, and the procedures to follow if a child is at risk. She knows how to protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children and they respond well to her. She creates an effective learning environment that helps children to use their imagination well. For instance, she creates landscapes and scenes for them to use when playing with toy dinosaurs. The childminder continuously talks to children, modelling language to extend their vocabulary. As a result, children make very good progress in their communication and language skills. The childminder uses her assessments of children and information from parents and other professionals to identify gaps in children's learning and to plan for the next steps in their learning. Children have a wide variety of opportunities to develop their early writing and literacy skills. The childminder helps children to develop early mathematical skills. She helps them to order numbers by identifying, counting and checking the sequence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a wide range of activities and experiences for children to help them develop. For example, they go on regular trips to playgrounds and parks, developing their physical skills and learning about the wider community. The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and homely environment where children can explore and choose their own resources. Children respond to simple boundaries and follow instructions. They learn how to share and take turns, and are beginning to respect and understand each other's feelings. The childminder promotes good health with a range of nutritious snacks and meals for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and have a positive approach to learning. They make good progress from their starting points. The childminder identifies where children may need extra help, so she can ensure any gaps in development close quickly. Children of all ages form good foundations to support their literacy skills. Children develop a good range of skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401533 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10074352 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Surbiton, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Wednesday all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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