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

Children very clearly demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home- from-home environment. They confidently separate from their parents and carers, and welcome visitors into the childminder's home. Children interact very well with their friends and are exceptionally kind to each other. They demonstrate an excellent understanding of the rules and boundaries. For example, when walking outside next to the road, they listen attentively to the childminder, responding immediately when asked to stop.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children very well and plans activities that follow their interests. She creates an inclusive environment where children enjoy their play and learning. Children have a positive attitude to their learning and are eager to join in activities. For example, they clap with excitement as the childminder challenges them to count the animals while on a nature walk. Children respond well to praise and encouragement. They are excellent communicators. For example, younger children who speak English as an additional language use complex words, and older children articulate and express their thoughts and ideas.

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The provision is good

Children learn the importance of keeping themselves safe and the childminder uses every opportunity to support children in managing risks. When playing Pooh sticks over the stream, children carefully drop sticks into the running water, exclaiming 'My stick floats. Stones don't float!' under the watchful eye of the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. They speak very highly of the childminder and comment on the wide range of learning opportunities she provides for their children. The childminder gathers information about children's routines before they start and values parental contributions to children's learning. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's supportive and friendly approach. n Children behave very well. They play cooperatively, as the childminder and her assistant encourage them to share and take turns. The childminder is a good role model and regularly praises children for their efforts. n The childminder is confident in contacting local agencies for support and advice. She completes online training to expand her understanding of how to support the children she cares for. The childminder consults with parents and other professionals to put in place strategies to help children make the best progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a good balance of adult- and child-led activities during the day. However, at times, she does not allow children time to think, try out their own ideas and work things out for themselves. Despite this, overall, children make good progress from their starting points in development.

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need to do better?

8 August 2022 n Children enjoy daily outings in the local community. For example, they visit playgroups and go on woodland walks and trips to the local shops. This enables children to have a good understanding of and respect for the wider community in which they live. Children benefit from walks to local park where they access large play equipment. They skilfully negotiate the apparatus, which allows them to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe under the watchful eye of the childminder. Children exclaim, 'I can climb without an adult!', which fosters a real sense of accomplishment. n The childminder supports children's vocabulary effectively. Throughout activities, she models good conversational skills and introduces new words, which supports very young children to gain confidence in speaking. As a result of this, children learn how to interact with others and communicate what they want or need.

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need to do better?

Children who speak English as an additional language develop their language skills well and learn new words rapidly. n The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines, such as washing hands before eating. She provides healthy snacks and drinks. However, the childminder and her assistant do not make full use of opportunities to help develop an awareness of the importance of healthy eating and leading a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant know their responsibilities in relation to child protection issues very well. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows what signs and symptoms may be indicators of abuse for children, and how to report any child welfare concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder and her assistant have knowledge of a range of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and radicalisation. The childminder makes sure that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. She supervises them vigilantly in her home and on outings. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them how to listen and stop when on an outing, and how to keep themselves safe in the sun.

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should:

n make the most of everyday routines to help teach children about the importance of healthy eating n strengthen teaching skills further, so that children have enough time to think and respond to questions and share their thoughts and ideas

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY309921 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10219719 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 31 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in New Malden, in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childcare. She talked about the different activities she provides to support the ages and stages of individual children. n Discussions were held with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the day. n The inspector considered the verbal and written views of the parents. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including first-aid certificates, the safeguarding policy and the two-year review.

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Inspection activities

8 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

8 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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