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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate they feel happy and secure in the care of the childminder. The childminder is warm, caring and nurturing towards children. Children explore a variety of age-appropriate resources available and enjoy the activities provided. For example, she offers them a range of musical instruments to explore and to investigate as she sings their favourite songs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She consistently encourages them to share and to take turns with the resources. They learn to respect their environment as they tidy away toys. Overall, children behave well. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's learning and development. She knows the children well and understands what she needs to do next to help them move on to the next stage of their learning. For example, she incorporates mathematics by introducing numbers and colours into her activities. Children show a positive attitude to learning, and they enjoy playing alongside the childminder and other children.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to explore the local community. For example, they visit the local parks and playgrounds, and they enjoy time at local playgroups. They have plenty of opportunity to learn outdoors in the childminder's garden where they plant vegetables and learn how to care for them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well, and she can accurately discuss their capabilities. She plans activities to support and to prepare children for their next stage in learning, and she has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She regularly observes the children to ensure that all areas of children's learning are promoted. n Overall, teaching is good. The childminder interacts well with the children and supports younger children's emerging language skills. However, the childminder does not enable children to freely choose books to enjoy looking at throughout the day. n The childminder is a positive role model for all children. She speaks calmly to them and encourages them to share and to take turns. Her positive reinforcement builds children's self-esteem and confidence. Young children enjoy animal puzzles and make different animal noises to show what they know and can do.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy eating. Children are encouraged to eat a wide variety of healthy and home-cooked food provided by the childminder. Younger children are developing skills, such as feeding themselves. However, the childminder does not consistently encourage

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need to do better?

19 May 2021 children to learn how to follow good hygiene procedures. n The childminder supports children's mathematical language during play. She encourages them to identify shapes and to count as they build a tower of blocks. They sing number songs to embed their understanding. Children show high levels of concentration in their play. They develop curiosity as they investigate resources, such as dough. n Children have plenty of opportunity to be physically active in their play. They develop good control and coordination, both inside and outside. For instance, younger children move their bodies in time to music. They are able to cruise around furniture to help build on their increasing mobility and balance. n The childminder communicates well with parents and talks to them about their children's day and the progress they are making. She works closely with parents when children first start at the childminder's setting to gain an understanding of

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need to do better?

children's care needs and routines. Parents are very happy with the care and service provided.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to protect the children in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to record any concerns and understands the procedures to follow if a referral is required. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of the home and ensures her home is safe and secure.

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should:

n make full use of routines and of activities to develop children's independence and self-care skills n develop ways for young children to access books more freely, so they can further develop their enjoyment and interest in books and storytelling.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547955 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10174747 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in New Malden, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She operates term time from 9.15am to 5.15pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the 2020-21 COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that children access, and they discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and they discussed the progress of individual children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including first-aid certificates and suitability checks. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

19 May 2021 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

19 May 2021 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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