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 enter the childminder's home with excitement and settle quickly to play. They benefit from clear boundaries and know which parts of the house they can use. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Children are highly motivated and challenged by a carefully planned curriculum that builds on their existing knowledge. Children show a can-do attitude in their play and learning, as they are encouraged to try and overcome challenges, for example, when they encounter difficulties building complex structures. They gratefully receive praise from the childminder and are immensely proud of their achievements. Children behave well and follow the childminder's instructions. She is a positive role model and promotes good behaviour. She has high expectations for children and supports them well throughout the day. Children resolve minor conflicts between themselves, for instance, by using a timer to alert them when it is time to swap toys. Children are

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The provision is good

well supported to be independent. For example, the childminder organises resources so that they can freely choose and decide what they want to play with. Children instinctively tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. Parents are happy with the setting but the childminder does not involve them as closely as she could in discussion about their children's development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure understanding of what children know and can do. She regularly assesses their development and uses the resulting information to plan what they need to know next. This was evident when children used magnetic letters to sound out, and place in order, the letters in their name. However, the childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about their children's ongoing learning and development. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively through gentle discussion and exciting stories. Children enjoy listening to their favourite stories and are eager to complete the sentence by shouting the final words. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. They say that their children's cultural needs are met and that they are very happy with the care their children receive. n The childminder makes the most of spontaneous opportunities to help children

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to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts through everyday routines. She supports them in counting pieces of bread and fruit as they place them onto their plates, encouraging them to compare their pieces with others. She skilfully introduces terms such as 'more' and 'less'. n The childminder has established good links with other early years settings the children attend. This enables her to build a clear picture of children's progress and what they need to learn next, helping to provide continuity in their care and

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12 February 2020 learning. n Children show good imagination and thoroughly enjoy role play. They fill their jail building with little people and strategically place ladders to help the 'baddies' escape onto the roof. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to build on this experience by introducing a range of interactive emergency vehicles that have extending ladders. n The childminder is very reflective about the quality of her service. She is committed to her own professional development and takes every opportunity to expand her skills further. She has recently attended a training course to build on her knowledge of behaviour management. n Children learn to follow good hygiene routines. They know they must remember to wash their hands before and after meals and use tissues to wipe their noses. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active outdoors. They benefit from trips to local parks and spend time in the woods, where they can climb on

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tree stumps and explore the wildlife around them. This benefits their health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes children who may be exposed to extreme views and ideas. The childminder is confident to follow procedures if she is worried about a child's well-being, and knows the agencies that she should involve. She completes regular risk assessments of her home to ensure she provides a safe environment for children to play.

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should:

n improve systems for gathering information from parents about their children's ongoing learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443327 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10070838 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 5 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. She works on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8am to 6pm. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how she plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n A range of documents were reviewed by the inspector during the inspection. These included evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through their written feedback.

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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

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