Childminder EY103116

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind and gentle. She gives children lots of cuddles and affection throughout the day. This encourages children to go to the childminder for reassurance and support. Children, including those who have recently joined the setting, are very well settled and show that they feel emotionally secure. For example, they are happy to explore and initiate their own play. Children's behaviour is good. They show care for their friends and siblings. For example, older children show their empathy for their younger siblings, such as when they hurt themselves with a toy. The childminder knows how different groups of children learn and develop. She responds quickly to their varying needs and offers them age-appropriate activities. This helps children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to make rapid developmental progress. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and achieve. She encourages

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The provision is good

children of all ages to be independent as much as possible. This gives children the confidence to have a go, for example at taking off their coat and shoes. The childminder expresses her commitment to her role. She enjoys playing with the children, which motivates them to learn.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her many years of experience of working with children to good effect. Children receive strong quality care and teaching. n The childminder speaks with other childminders and reads relevant materials to keep her knowledge of child development up to date. For example, she has learned how to support children from different backgrounds more effectively. n The childminder observes and monitors children's learning closely. She makes effective use of the information to build on children's interests. For instance, when the childminder observes that children are keen on dinosaurs, she offers them a variety of toys and activities to keep them motivated to play. n The childminder supports children's language skills well. She does this, for example, through singing, reading and engaging children in conversations. Children show their curiosity as they listen and ask questions such as 'what's

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this?' n Children hear and use mathematical language, including shapes and numbers, during play. This raises children's understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder shares good practice with parents, including how to support children's toilet training, school and sleep issues. This helps to establish a consistent approach. Written comments from parents are very positive. n The childminder provides many opportunities for singing and movement to help support children's physical development. Children learn to sing and shake musical instruments to the sound of the beat. n Children behave admirably. For example, they use 'please' and 'thank you' in the

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26 September 2019 right context. They cover their coughs and sneezes to show their consideration for others. n Children concentrate well. For instance, older children spend significant periods practising their early writing. They take delight in drawing pictures and different shapes. n Children enjoy a variety of nutritious home-cooked food that supports their healthy diet effectively. They eat independently and drink plenty of water throughout the day. n The childminder is an excellent role model for the children. She is kind and respectful, which helps her to form strong and trusting relationships with the children. This supports children's emotional well-being successfully. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual care needs. For instance, she knows when children show signs of tiredness or when they require a nappy change. Care practices support children's personal development

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well. n The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement that aid their self-esteem and confidence. She teaches children important skills that are needed for their future learning. n The childminder's professional programme does not consistently include raising her knowledge of children's exploratory and sensory skills to the highest level. n Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not fully include parents to help her evaluate the overall quality of the provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She completes training to keep her knowledge of safeguarding current. The childminder knows what to be aware of and the procedures to follow if there are concerns to protect a child's welfare. She conducts checks of her home to identify possible hazards to help prevent any accidents. Supervision of children is good. The childminder ensures that children are within her sight and hearing at all times, including when they go on walks. She teaches children about road safety and how to manage risks to help keep them safe.

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should:

n develop a more focused professional programme to increase knowledge and skills, particularly to support children's exploratory and sensory skills n include parents in the self-evaluation process so they can fully contribute their ideas for improving the overall quality of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103116 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10073021 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She operates from her home in Kingston upon Thames. The childminder works Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she delivers the early years foundation stage. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. She spoke with the childminder about children's learning and their progress. n The inspector sampled a selection of documentation, such as training certificates. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on their walk to and from a nursery. She observed how the childminder cares for the children when they are out of the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her practice and interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She sampled written comments and 'thank you' cards from parents.

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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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