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 Good

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The provision is good

When children first arrive, they are very warmly welcomed by the childminder, co- childminder and their assistant. Very young children flourish in this vibrant and nurturing home-from-home setting. Children keenly look for activities that interest them and quickly settle, such as when they look for small-world farm animals and a farmer.

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The provision is good

Children's independence and self-help skills are promoted very well. The childminder and assistant sequence children's learning well. For example, very young children are helped to recognise their shoes, some children skilfully fasten straps, and older children successfully put on their shoes. Children jump up and down with great enthusiasm when it is time to go outdoors.

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The provision is good

Young children build very secure attachments with the childminder, co-childminder and their assistant. This helps to further promote children's well-being and independence. For instance, young children independently use a potty and keenly wash their hands before mealtimes.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is managed well by the childminder, co-childminder and their assistant to ensure a consistent approach. They frequently and sensitively remind young children to use 'kind hands' when sharing toys. Children behave very well given their young age. This shows that they are emotionally secure and feel safe.

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need to do better?

n During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder and co-childminder closed for a short period of time. Since they have opened again, they have implemented changes to help minimise the spread of infection and keep children and their families safe. Furthermore, the childminder helped to reduce children's and parents' anxiety when they returned, for example, by providing lot of reassurance. The childminder says that she supported children's personal, social and emotional development because they were very unsettled. She says that she sat on the floor and cuddled children until they were reassured, settled and confident again. n The childminder, co-childminder and their assistant work extremely well together. They are enthusiastic and keen to continue to provide good-quality childcare. They build on each other's strengths and seamlessly transition from one daily routine to another, such as care routines and mealtimes. This has a

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need to do better?

very positive effect on children's overall personal development, behaviour and attitudes. n Robust procedures and care routines ensure that the needs of all children are met and they are kept safe and feel secure. For example, children recognise

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need to do better?

23 February 2022 where to sit at mealtimes because they remember the colour of their beaker. Parents provide the childminder with an array of comfort objects, such as many soft toys and dummies, to help comfort children and help them to sleep. All children have their own individual fold-away cots to help them sleep and to keep them safe. n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents from the start. She understands the importance of helping children to settle, and recognises parents' worries. The childminder sends regular pictures to parents throughout the day to reassure them. The childminder shares effective assessments of children's progress with parents to identify strengths and gaps in children's learning. Partnership with parents is effective. However, the childminder has not found other ways to engage successfully with other early years providers for a smooth transition to nursery and a consistent approach.

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need to do better?

n The childminder responds sensitively to children's individual needs to help support their emotional well-being very effectively. The childminder is kind, caring and attentive. She successfully recognises when children feel tired and hungry. Personal, social and emotional development is at the heart of the curriculum. n The childminder supports children's different abilities and development well through her ambitious and sequenced curriculum. For example, the youngest children are encouraged to crawl confidently. Younger children are supported to cruise furniture and stand without support to further promote their independence and physical development. n Children benefit from meaningful interactions with the childminder to further develop communication and language skills. The childminder introduces new words and shows a genuine interest in children's play and what they say. For example, the childminder asks children who they are talking to on a pretend

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phone, and names a range of sea creatures, such as 'hammerhead shark'. n Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They keenly look through binoculars and magnifying glasses to look for objects in sand. Young children shout with excitement when they find a toy jellyfish. Children concentrate as they use tiny scoops to fill up pots with sand to further promote their coordination and small-muscle skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant access training to help keep their safeguarding knowledge up to date. They know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of neglect or abuse. The childminder is clear on the procedures to follow should she have a concern regarding the welfare of a child. Her home is safe and secure. The childminder and children complete regular fire drills to help teach children how to keep themselves safe, such as in the event of a fire.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities to engage further with other early years providers that children also attend for a consistent approach.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387042 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10063930 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 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5pm all year round. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector gained the views of parents. n The inspector observed children and the childminder taking in part in a range of activities and assessed the impact on children's learning and development over time. The childminder and the inspector reflected on learning experiences for children. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n A tour of the premises was completed by the inspector with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

23 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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Inspection activities

23 February 2022 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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