Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. She knows to obtain information about children's individual starting points to help plan for their care and learning. The childminder discusses the skills children need to learn, to become ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of play opportunities for children of different ages and abilities. For example, she plans to use a range of books and sing songs and rhymes to support children's communication and language development. n The childminder is clear about her role to protect children who may be at risk of harm. She shares her policies and procedures with her assistant to help children stay healthy and safe. n The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children develop respect for others and promoting positive behaviour. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

For instance, she plans to teach children about eating healthily and provide daily opportunities to access the outdoors. n The childminder thinks about how she can improve her service and include the views of parents and 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 132107 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10072379 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 3 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Kingston-upon-Thames. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, from Monday to Thursday. She receives the early years funded entitlement for three- and four-year-olds. The childminder has a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and talked about how she would use her space and resources to support children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has met the recommendations of her previous inspection and makes continual improvements. n The inspector checked the suitability of the assistant the childminder would work with. n The childminder discussed how she would keep children safe. The inspector viewed the childminder's information about safeguarding children and complaints.

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Inspection activities

4 August 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

4 August 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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