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

p.1

The provision is good

Children have strong bonds with the childminder and settle very quickly. They benefit from the warm reassurance given by the childminder when they are unsure of a situation, for example when there is a visitor in the home. The childminder knows children very well. She plans a broad curriculum with a variety of activities that follow the interests of each child. Children make good progress from their starting points. Children behave very well. They respond attentively when the childminder helps them to understand the concept of sharing. The childminder praises children for their efforts which helps motivate them to learn. She helps children to develop a good range of physical skills. For example, children use jugs to pour and transport water, and climb the steps up to the slide under the watchful eye of the childminder. Children show high levels of engagement in activities. They freely choose resources to support role play. For

p.2

The provision is good

example, children excitedly select a large box which is adapted to become a 'house of sticks, to stop the wolf getting in!' This helps inspire their imagination and extends a storyline they had been following. The childminder encourages children to be independent in a number of ways. For example, children put on their own shoes, wash their hands and cut up their own fruit at snack time.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy practices. For example, children enjoy eating a range of healthy snacks. They grow fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden which they pick and enjoy together at meal and snack times. Children have a good understanding about foods which are good for their bodies and teeth. They chatter excitedly about a recent trip to the dentist. n Parents speak very highly about the quality of education and care given to their children. They mention the support the childminder gives on subjects such as routines, sleeping and behaviour. Parents state that the childminder works closely with them to find out their children's care needs and interests. They comment on the varied range of learning experiences the childminder provides for their children. n The childminder uses storybooks to extend children's learning. A wide range of books are available for children so that they can cuddle up to the childminder

p.2

need to do better?

with a favourite story. However, the childminder does not consistently use these times to extend young children's vocabulary. n Children benefit from regular opportunities to play in the childminder's garden and enjoy the fresh air. They develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe on the play equipment and, as a result, children develop good physical skills under the vigilant supervision of the childminder. n Children develop good levels of independence. They make good attempts to put

p.2

need to do better?

7 September 2022 on their shoes from a very young age and older children manage their own self- care needs, such as going to the toilet and washing their hands independently. Children cut up their fruit with knives competently and safely under supervision. n The childminder plans an exciting environment based upon what children enjoy during self-chosen activities. However, when planning more adult-led activities, the childminder does not always consider how she can ensure children of all ages can join in and benefit from them. n Children focus hard on activities. For example, children become engrossed in the story of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. They identify and pick fruits they are growing in the garden that are found in the storybook. Children count out and eat watermelon and strawberries for snack and excitedly recall to a visitor about watching butterflies and learning that they hatch from 'eggs' and turn into a

p.2

need to do better?

'cocoon'. n The childminder engages in professional development opportunities to raise the quality of her teaching. As a result, the childminder develops an understanding of children's needs and gives specific support to children who may be at risk of falling behind. For example, the childminder undertook training on how to support multilingual children who have little or no English.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe at all times. She knows what signs and symptoms may indicate possible concerns about children's welfare. She attends regular safeguarding training and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder is organised and makes sure her home and garden are safe and secure. She supervises children vigilantly and responds to children's accidents appropriately. The childminder has a good understanding of issues such as female genital mutilation and shares information with parents on how to keep their children safe online. She holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate.

p.3

should:

n plan more precisely so that all children can fully engage in adult-led activities, to best support all children's learning n improve the use of story times to support younger children's developing language skills.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY418767 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10231795 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2016

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She operates from her home in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received sine 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 looked around areas of the home that are used for childcare. n The inspector took account of the verbal and written view of parents. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including two-year checks, paediatric first-aid certificates and evidence of suitability checks carried out on people living at the address. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

p.4

Inspection activities

7 September 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

7 September 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6