Childminder EY412470

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21/11/2014 02/03/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

◼ The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents, promoting a positive, shared approach to children's learning and development. ◼ Children are happy and settled in the childminder’s home, and form strong bonds with her ◼ The childminder provides a very well-equipped garden that supports children’s development in all areas of learning

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It is not yet outstanding because

◼ The childminder does not fully extend children's literacy skills by providing a wider range of resources to help them find out and talk about people that are familiar to them.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are: ▪ scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

▪ scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate ▪ brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection ▪ prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe ▪ scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

◼ The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children she was caring for. ◼ The inspector looked at a range of documentation relating to children and the setting. ◼ The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at the appropriate times during the inspection ◼ The inspector took into account the written views of parents and those spoke to on the day

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in October 2010. There is a secure garden for outside play. The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently three children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder works each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

◼ develop further opportunities for children to use different resources to find out and talk about familiar people to extend their literacy skills.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for all children in her care to develop and learn. She uses her knowledge of child development to plan activities that children will be interested in and learn from. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively and shares this with parents. She uses observations, daily diaries of their activities and examples of their work to show how they are progressing. The childminder liaises with parents to complete a progress check for two-year-old children. This means that she can work with parents to identify potential gaps in their children's development and inform parents of their children's progress. The childminder shares information verbally with parents on a daily basis and they state that she is very good at communicating with them. They comment that she provides a 'Warm and nurturing environment' for their children.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of identifying and supporting children with any special educational needs and/or disabilities, and children who learn or speak English as an additional language to promote their inclusion. She attends training to support her knowledge and works closely with their parents to make sure she is supporting their progress well. For example, when children are learning more than one language she makes sure she gives them plenty of time to speak. This motivates children to talk and join in conversations and consequently extend their vocabulary.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of activities to support all areas of learning, some of which are adult led, such as planned craft activities. For example, at the inspection children spread glue on leaf shapes and then stuck dried autumn leaves on to them. This helps them to extend their physical development and be creative. Crayons and pens were also available to children to make marks on their leaves. This helps the development of their early writing skills. The childminder talked to children while they drew and asked them about the colours they were using and if they could see anything else the same colour. This strengthens children's vocabulary and thinking skills. Children's interest and enjoyment of books and literacy is encouraged through a good selection of books and comfortable bean bags and chairs to sit and read on. However, the childminder does not make full use of photographs and pictures of

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who attend

familiar people to further develop children's literacy. Children love learning about the natural world in the garden. For example, they giggled with delight when they found a large amount of worms that they looked at together.

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who attend

Children regularly go on outings to the local parks and recreation grounds. This means that they are have opportunities to develop their physical skills in different outdoor environments and use a wide variety of play equipment. The childminder takes children to organised activities in the local area, such as stay and play sessions, and rhyme time at the library. Consequently, children have the opportunity to meet with others and strengthen their social skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for all children with posters and children's art work on the walls. Children choose what they would like to play with from a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources available indoors and outdoors. Toys are stored in safe, low containers that children can see into and select from. This means they can make their own choices as to where and what they would like to play with and helps them to develop their confidence and independence.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children learn about having a healthy lifestyle when the childminder looks after them. For example, they have plenty of opportunities to go into the garden and enjoy being outside. The childminder has a large covered area at the back of the house which enables children to play outside in all weathers. The childminder provides snacks of fruit and vegetables and healthy home-cooked meals for children. This helps them learn about making healthy choices when they eat. The childminder implements good hygiene procedures by reminding children to wash their hands at relevant times. She provides separate paper towels for each child to protect them from cross-infection. This helps them understand about good personal hygiene. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid qualification so she knows what action to take in an emergency. The childminder risk assesses her home and the outings she takes children on.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children practise regular fire drills and demonstrate that they know what to do in the event of a fire. This helps them to have a well-developed understanding of safe practices.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is very polite to children and a good role model for them to follow. For example, at the inspection she tidied up toys with children and praised them when they helped her. She reminded younger children about taking turns when they both wanted to sit on the same push-along toy so that they learnt about acceptable behaviour. The childminder has a behaviour management policy and house rules with illustrations that she uses to help children understand about their behaviour.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle well in the childminder's home and develop secure relationships with her. When the childminder starts to look after children she spends a lot of time getting to know them. She discusses their individual needs with their parents so she knows their likes and dislikes. This helps children to feel safe in her care. Children show that they are growing in their self- confidence as they come to the childminder to ask her for help when they need it and she is aware of areas where she may need to support them. For example, when the children got ready to play outside she encouraged older children to try to put on their own boots and was ready to offer a hand if they found it too difficult. This helps children become more independent and prepare for changes in their life such as starting pre-school.

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provision

The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification and attends training to extend her knowledge. For example, she recently attended training on working with boys and learning about the progress check for two-year-old children to improve her practice. This shows that she has a commitment to improve professionally. The childminder is aware of the benefits of self-evaluation and reflects on her practice to recognise priorities for improvement. She thinks through the impact of her practice and has addressed the recommendations made at her last inspection. This demonstrates that she knows how to evaluate her service and is able to see where she would like to make beneficial changes.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she confidently provides children with opportunities to access all areas of learning and has good systems in place to assess and record their development. She has policies and procedures in place to reflect these requirements. Parents are aware of these and sign to show they have read and understand them.

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provision

The childminder fulfils the safeguarding and welfare requirements and knows child protection procedures well. She accurately demonstrates that she knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child she is caring for and displays information for parents about child protection. The childminder uses her safeguarding training and policy to support her knowledge. This shows that she has a strong focus on child protection issues and children have a safe environment to play and learn in.

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provision

The childminder has a very good awareness of the value of working in partnership with others and talks to parents on a daily basis to share information. This promotes consistency in care between the children's and the childminder's home. Parents also inform the childminder of their children's targets at school so she can extend their learning opportunities to complement these. This supports all children to make good progress in the childminder's care. Parents have the opportunity to give their views about the childminder's service by completing annual questionnaires. This means that they can give opinions on the care and activities the childminder provides. Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides, commenting that it is 'A home from home' for their children and that they are very happy with the service she provides.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412470 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 816388 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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