Childminder in Surrey

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

There is a good range of interesting and suitable toys and resources for children's ages and stages of development. Children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe. They develop a secure bond with the childminder. Children listen well and develop strong communication skills. They respond with excitement and delight to simple instructions. The childminder gathers useful information about the children when they first start. She works closely with parents to identify children's initial starting points and capabilities and builds on this information well to help support children's learning. She encourages the sharing of information with parents and gives daily updates on children's play and learning. This helps support children's strong sense of continuity and belonging. Children know and understand simple rules and boundaries. For example, they know to sit when they are eating or drinking. Children behave well. Children are cared for in a safe and secure

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The provision is good

environment. The childminder is vigilant. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe for children to use. The childminder knows what children can do and she supports them well to make good progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places a sharp focus on children's communication and language development. She is an effective role model. She constantly talks to children and introduces a range of new words during their play, such as 'loud', 'soft' and 'squeaky'. This supports children's growing vocabulary well. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder encourages parents to be involved in their children's learning and development. Parents share their views in writing and daily discussions. Parents' feedback is very positive about the childminder. They report that their children respond well to the childminder and that they are making good progress in her care. n The childminder understands and meets children's care needs effectively. For example, during the nappy-change routine, she talks to the children and explains what is happening. The childminder gives children lots of praise and positive acknowledgement. Children are self-assured and confident. They

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need to do better?

develop very strong relationships with the childminder, which helps support their emotional well-being. Children behave well. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her ongoing observations to monitor children's achievement and any gaps in learning. She identifies clear next steps in learning for children, which she incorporates into her planning. However, at times the childminder does not allow children the opportunity to follow their interests, explore and investigate in play as well as possible. On such occasions, she tends to lead children, instructing them on what she wants them to do. As a result, children's engagement and

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 interest are not consistently sustained. n The childminder follows a programme of professional development. She does her own research and attends local networking groups. This helps the childminder to remain updated and improves her teaching practice. n Children are keen to learn. During the inspection they enjoyed singing and making animal sounds as they identified different animals. They quickly understood that by shaking bottles with different items they could make different sounds, which the childminder explained to help them understand. Such activities excite young children's curiosity and eagerness to explore. n The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. Children are active and develop good physical skills. For example, they have daily trips to parks, woods and playgroups. The childminder provides children with a well- balanced diet and encourages good hygiene practice. However, on occasion, she

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does not encourage children to have a go at carrying out some simple tasks for themselves, to help support their self-care skills even more. n The childminder interacts very well with children. She models good manners and teaches children to share, take turns and to listen to each other. Children are respectful of the childminder and each other. She helps them to learn and understand about people in the community and the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of legislation is consistently up to date. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the procedure to follow to protect the safety and welfare of children who might be at risk of harm. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of her premises and ongoing checks of the environment to keep children safe. She ensures that all outings are safe and appropriate for children. She supervises children effectively and has appropriate records to monitor children's attendance. This has a positive impact on children's welfare.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to lead their play, pursue their interests and complete activities to their satisfaction, to enhance their learning even further n use opportunities more consistently, as they arise, to encourage children to carry out simple tasks for themselves and extend their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131885 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10072369 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in New Malden, in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday, for 48 weeks a year. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector considered the views of parents by viewing written feedback. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes. She held discussions with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and the needs of individual children with the childminder, and the progress they are making. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

1 October 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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Inspection activities

1 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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