Childminder EY550038

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and relaxed as they have built secure attachments with the childminder in her home. They know the routines and expectations of the childminder. For example, children listen carefully as they are reminded about keeping safe travelling to and from school. The childminder knows the importance of children being physically fit. They enjoy being in the fresh air and talking about the natural environment around them. Children are supported to manage their own risks, as they climb onto a low 'stepping tree' and have fun exploring different branches. This helps them build skills of strength and perseverance, which contributes to their future learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder gets to know the children well; right from the beginning of the childcare arrangement. She has high expectations of what the children know and can do. For example, children enjoy threading wool through small holes which builds up their hand muscles. This develops strength and coordination for writing skills. They like playing together and have confidence to ask an adult for help. Children are supported to manage their behaviour and they are gradually developing an awareness of other people's feelings. The childminder gently reminds them about sharing resources, tidying them away and being tolerant of each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys having meaningful conversations with the children. She listens carefully, repeats words and will ask questions so children can understand and respond. The childminder uses vocabulary, such as 'nocturnal animals' and discusses what it means with the children. She talks to them about what they have been doing at school and at home. Children are eager to recount experiences, such as a recent birthday party. This helps children to recall past events. n The childminder observes children's play regularly and plans activities that support the next steps in their learning and their current interests. She is sensitive to their needs and adapts activities when required, such as when they are tired. This gives them time to rest. n The childminder has a good range of different resources for all ages of children, indoors and outdoors. Children can select activities and toys which they enjoy.

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need to do better?

For example, they like creating their own pictures and have delight in choosing lots of different shiny and coloured shapes to make a card to take home. Children explore with the different zoo animals, putting them into groups, talking about size and shape. However, the childminder does not always use the children's ideas in everyday activities to challenge thinking and imagination even further.

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 n The childminder has a very good relationship with the parents. Parents comment that they are well supported and that children feel completely at home with the childminder. They are kept informed about their children's development through a range of ways, including messaging services and verbal feedback. A good two- way flow of information between home and the setting provides consistency in children's development. n The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyle by ensuring that children enjoy a healthy range of food and drink. Children sit together at the table for nutritious meals and snacks which the childminder prepares. However, opportunities are sometimes missed during these daily routines to extend children's learning and encourage them to become even more independent. n The childminder keeps up to date with her professional knowledge and skills. She participates in childminder forums and looks online for development

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need to do better?

opportunities. She listens to the views of early years professionals and takes advice when necessary, to improve the care and learning of the children. She reflects on her service she provides, in order to make changes and improve her practice even more. For example, she wants to develop the outside area to support the learning of the children. n Books are very important to the children and the childminder as they are encouraged to choose their favourite story and read together. She celebrates festivals from around the world to develop their knowledge of different cultures and diversity.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse to children. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder talks confidently about her policies and procedures and how these help to keep children safe. She is aware of fire safety and has a fire evacuation plan which is shared with everyone. Her home is clean and well maintained and she takes effective action to ensure any hazards to children are minimised.

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should:

n build on and adapt children's ideas within everyday activities, to help challenge their thinking and imagination even further n make better use of daily routines to promote children's learning and independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550038 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10126982 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 4 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Surbiton, Surrey. She operates from 7.15am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round except for family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector conducted a learning walk across the areas that children use, to understand how the early years provision is organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of child protection and the procedures to keep children safe. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documents and records required for the safe and effective management of the provision. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

6 February 2020 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

6 February 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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