Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

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

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's nurturing and homely environment. They demonstrate a positive attitude to learning, which creates a good foundation for their future development. The childminder has high expectations for children. They are supported to make good progress and have access to a range of good- quality, age-appropriate resources. Children independently explore their surroundings and play very well together. The childminder successfully helps children to understand expected behaviour. Children listen very well. From the start of the placement, children build strong bonds with the childminder and her co- minder. This helps them to settle quickly and feel emotionally secure. The childminder provides a safe home. Children confidently explore and happily involve others in their play. Young children enjoy songs and rhymes. However, at times, the childminder does not use opportunities as well as possible to help children

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The provision is good

extend their vocabulary to the next level. The childminder has strong partnerships with parents and involves them in children's learning so they enjoy a broad range of activities. For example, she invites parents to social events in her home. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge updated. However, self-evaluation is not fully effective to enhance the quality of teaching further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops warm and caring relationships with children and their families. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children settle quickly and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. They smile, interact well with others, and quickly become absorbed in their play. n The childminder supports children to manage their feelings and behaviour. She teaches them to be respectful of others, play cooperatively together, share and take their turn. The childminder praises children for their achievements, which successfully promotes their confidence and encourages them to persist at their chosen activity. n Overall, the childminder encourages children's language and communication skills well. She sings rhymes, talks to children as they play and asks many questions which support them to think. However, on occasions she does not fully use opportunities to introduce new words and sounds to enhance their

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vocabulary further. n Older children are appropriately supported to develop a range of skills in preparation for their future education, including their move to school. For example, children learn to count and recognise their name on coat pegs. They develop appropriate independence and self-care skills, such as putting their coat and shoes on. Older children are potty trained and attend to their personal needs well. Mealtimes are sociable, happy occasions. The childminder supports younger children to successfully feed themselves.

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6 November 2019 n The childminder develops good relationships with parents and other early years settings that children also attend. She has daily discussions with the parents to ensure children have consistency. Parents comment very positively about the care and learning opportunities provided. n The childminder frequently takes children on outings, for example, to toddler groups, parks, and other open spaces, where they enjoy picnics and explore the natural world. This supports children effectively to develop their physical skills and friendships, and increase their understanding of the world around them. Children are supported to recall experiences at home with their families, such as attending a fireworks display. They make rockets linked to their experience, using different textures of material. n Although the childminder's knowledge is good, she has not considered further professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of her teaching

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and understanding of the curriculum to the highest level. n The childminder considers the learning intentions of the activities she provides for children. This helps her to build on what children already know and can do, and extends their engagement, attention and interests well. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are supervised well and learn about keeping themselves safe. For instance, on outings, children are taught about the dangers of the road. Younger children are secure in the childminder's buggy. They travel in appropriate seats when in the childminder's car.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection and her responsibilities to promote children's safety. She ensures that safeguarding training is refreshed regularly. The childminder has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including her responsibilities to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. She knows how to report safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency. The childminder ensures her home environment is constantly safe. For example, she completes regular risk assessment. This helps children to stay safe and promotes their well-being.

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should:

n make better use of opportunities as they arise, to develop children's vocabulary and improve their language skills n explore further professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 132005 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10072375 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in New Malden in the London Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She works Monday to Wednesday and holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the organisation and the provision of the early years curriculum with the childminder. 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 observed the childminder's interactions with children, and they discussed the benefits of activities for children. n The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder's co-minder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises, and considered the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

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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