Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will track children's development across all areas of learning. She demonstrates an understanding of how to create exciting learning opportunities for children, both indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional attachments and positive relationships. She has good knowledge of behaviour management, and discusses the strategies she will put in place to encourage children to be tolerant and respectful to others. She understands the importance of an inclusive setting. n The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children, and can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She demonstrates how she will maintain a safe and secure environment

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This provision meets requirements

for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to share information about children's progress with their parents, and help them to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She demonstrates how she will provide healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. The childminder intends to provide plenty of opportunities for children to play outside and take manageable risks in their play.

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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 132141 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10119956 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in March 1997. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She provides childcare from Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting, and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household and pediatric first-aid qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

2 September 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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2 September 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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