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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and secure. They feel safe because the childminder ensures she has a familiar and stable routine that the children know. They are confident, settled and very well behaved. Children clearly enjoy the warm relationships they establish with the childminder and each other. This provides a secure foundation from which they are eager to learn.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual interests. She knows how to use these to help to support their learning. The childminder is clear about the curriculum she wants to implement. She understands how children learn and what skills she wants them to learn to help them progress to their next stage in learning. She sequences her curriculum effectively so that children build on what they already know and can do. For example, children learn to develop their listening and attention skills during well-thought-out and appropriately planned group-time activities. Children thoroughly enjoy this time and show their enthusiasm, as they clap and wave their hands in excitement and anticipation.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm and positive in her manner. Children show respect to the childminder and to their friends. Children learn to take turns and share. The childminder is attentive and gets involved in their play and learning. Children delight in joining in with their familiar nursery rhymes, such as 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'Incy Wincy Spider'. This helps them build their communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made a significant improvement since the last inspection. She has reflected and has also undertaken training initiatives to strengthen her practices. She understands how this will benefit the children she cares for and improve her quality of provision. For example, she is attending ongoing training and has also completed online courses to better her understanding how to support children's learning, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder regularly observes the children and tracks their progress. She has secure knowledge of each child and works closely with parents to ensure that children make good progress in their development. She skilfully adapts children's play and activities to meet their changing and evolving interests, as well as ensure they access a broad and varied curriculum. n Children with emerging SEND are swiftly identified and support from external

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need to do better?

agencies is sought. The childminder uses techniques, such as 'objects of reference' to support children's communication, for example, helping them to understand when it is time to change their nappy.

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need to do better?

25 January 2023 n Interactions between the childminder and children are warm and positive. The childminder comments and narrates what children are doing and also introduces new vocabulary to them. Children eagerly look forward to and enjoy 'bucket time'. They experience different toys being taken out with the childminder singing, 'I have something in my bucket, what can it be?' However, on occasion, the childminder does not give the children sufficient time to think, express their thoughts and respond to her questions before giving them answers or further information, to help them become successful learners. n Parents say their children are happy attending the childminding provision. The childminder keeps them informed about their children's care, learning and progress regularly. n Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children have access to an interesting and well-resourced garden, to benefit from fresh air and

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need to do better?

exercise. They learn how to look after themselves and their body. For example, under the gentle guidance of the childminder, children practise washing their hands and brushing their teeth, During snack time and mealtimes, children enjoy healthy food and have access to fresh drinking water to keep them hydrated.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. She arranges furniture, resources and equipment effectively so children can play safely. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of the requirements to adhere to when working with assistants and the importance of monitoring their practice, to keep children safe. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify, help and manage safeguarding concerns about children and of what to do if an allegation is made against her or an assistant.

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should:

n give children more time to think and respond so that they are able to share their ideas and demonstrate more of what they already know.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331954 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10254265 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 4 Date of previous inspection 24 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. The childminder works with an assistant and offers care from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed children and the childminder taking part in activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Parents shared their views of the childminding provision with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2023 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

25 January 2023 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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