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

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm, safe and caring environment for children to learn. Children are happy and excited to attend the setting and form close bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder helps children to build positive peer relationships. For example, older children are considerate of the younger ones and are excellent role models for good behaviour. The childminder emphasises the importance of sharing, taking turns and being kind to each other. Children receive regular praise from the childminder, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children's independence skills are positively promoted. For example, children know to hang their coats up when coming inside, and clear away their plates after lunch. These high expectations for behaviour support children to feel secure and they beam happily when the childminder praises them.

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The provision is good

The childminder works with an assistant. The high staff-to-children ratio assists the childminder to know the children in her care extremely well. She has a thorough understanding of what they know and can do. This helps children to settle in quickly and become confident learners who are happy to try new things and persevere at new or difficult tasks. For example, children practise holding a pencil correctly as they mark make on paper.

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need to do better?

n Parents share positive views about the childminder's service. They comment that their children are happy and enjoy the activities provided. Parents especially appreciate staff's caring approach towards their children. n The childminder evaluates her service well, using feedback from parents and children. She has built on the recommendations made in her last inspection to increase outdoor learning opportunities for children. She makes daily use of her large garden area, which children greatly enjoy. n The childminder plans an exciting curriculum, based on a thorough knowledge of children's interests. She uses regular assessment of what children know and can do to plan their next steps in learning. However, this could be further strengthened by consulting parents and incorporating children's learning from home. This would support assessment to be more thorough and accurate. n Children learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy growing

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need to do better?

vegetables in the garden, which they care for, harvest and eat. The childminder provides a healthy menu of home-made food and explains to children the benefits of making healthy choices. n Children are developing a knowledge of the world around them. Diversity is positively promoted and children enjoy learning about different cultural

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need to do better?

27 January 2020 celebrations such as Diwalli and Chinese New Year. The childminder makes excellent use of the local community, with trips to the local library, park and playgroups. Children have ample opportunities to socialise with other children. n The childminder meets the needs of children of all ages effectively. She adapts activities to enable all children to join in. For example, children enjoy puppet storytelling, supporting imaginative play, communication and fine motor skills across all age groups. n The childminder gets to know children in her care extremely well. All children make good progress from their starting points, including those who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder and her assistant work very well together. The childminder offers support and guidance where needed, and teaching is consistently strong across the setting. n Children are confident and eager to join in. They settle well as the childminder

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need to do better?

and her assistant get to know their individual personalities. The childminder interacts well with the children and is affectionate and gentle in her approach. She engages in conversation during play and asks open-ended questions, promoting communication skills. n The childminder and her assistant are passionate about their roles and enjoy continued learning. However, a more structured programme of professional development would enable a sharper focus on raising the quality of teaching and care even higher.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of child protection and are vigilant in keeping children safe. They know the potential signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any possible concerns. The childminder assesses risks effectively and always maintains a safe and secure environment. Her safeguarding policy is clear and further supports her good practice.

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should:

n build on the good partnership with parents to share learning from home, to further sharpen assessment and planning n strengthen professional development to focus sharply on raising the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446016 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063936 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 to 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 6 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. She receives government funding for free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, the assistant, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including records of staff suitability checks and training. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk around the setting. n The inspector observed children during their activities, including at lunchtime.

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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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Inspection activities

27 January 2020 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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