Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She describes her broad and balanced curriculum that takes individual needs into account. She talks about planning activities based upon children's interests and stage of learning. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She knows the signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date through training. n The childminder described how she would support children in learning about the natural world. For instance, through minibeast investigations, growing herbs and plants and observing blue tits in their bird houses. n The childminder describes her expectations of children's behaviour and how she will manage this in a supportive way. For instance, she talks about children

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learning to respect each other, share and be kind. She understands that children need to gain a positive view of diversity and respect differences between themselves and others. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents. For example, she gathers information about children's families, their interests, basic routines and their achievements so far. This supports the continuity in children's care and learning and helps them feel secure and ready to learn. n The childminder reflects on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. For instance, she has a questionnaire for parents to complete every six months about the setting and children's learning. This should help to improve outcomes for all children

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY412655 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10138061 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 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 22 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding and the resources that the childminder provides. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children in her care. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's insurance, Disclosure and Barring Service checks and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to continue to evaluate her provision and attend training to build on her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

14 February 2022 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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