Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility for keeping children safe and knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare or safety. She ensures that her house is suitable for children to play safely. The childminder has public liability insurance and she holds a paediatric first-aid qualification to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur. n The childminder explains how she plans to work closely with parents from the outset. She explains how she intends to gather and share regular information on an ongoing basis. She understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of her responsibility to observe and assess children's learning. The childminder understands the

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importance of providing good-quality, age-appropriate toys and resources to promote children's learning, in line with their interests and needs. n The childminder knows how to support children's emotional development. She understands how to promote positive behaviour, using strategies such as 'house rules'. The childminder understands how to support children to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. She recognises the importance of providing children with opportunities to learn about diversity in the wider world.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413940 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10138064 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 5 to 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates from her home in Kingston, Surrey. The childminder works all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, providing out-of-school provision. She holds a relevant early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the available space for childminding and to look at the resources she provides. n A meeting was held with the childminder to discuss the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and to review the suitability checks of household members. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed a range of documents, including policies and procedures.

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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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