Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children arrive happy and ready to engage in the well-planned curriculum. They are greeted by the attentive childminder, co-childminder and her assistant. This helps children feel safe and secure. Children are sociable and excited about engaging with their friends and adults. For example, during breakfast time, children discuss the different shades of balloons stuck on the wall. They skilfully differentiate between light and dark shades of blue and green. Children make exceptional progress in their early mathematical skills. The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. For example, young children and toddlers all sit on the rug at snack time and skilfully peel their own tangerines. Children concentrate extremely well and develop excellent fine motor skills. Their behaviour is exemplary.

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The provision is outstanding

Children display high levels of curiosity in this stimulating environment. The childminder provides activities and resources that are organised with clear intent for children's learning. Children benefit from first-hand experiences. During a 'caring for the ocean' activity, young children show high levels of determination when they try to put their rubber gloves on. Older children skilfully use tongs to remove the rubbish from the tray filled with water and sea creatures. Children identify sea creatures such as 'octopus' and 'squid'. They confidently use their rapidly developing language. All children, including children with English as an additional language, make excellent progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n Parents are extremely happy with the childminder. They value the support and the outstanding experiences that children receive. The childminder works very closely with parents to gather information about their cultures and routines. For instance, parents share key words in their first language which the childminder shares with all children. Children develop their communication and language skills and flourish as competent communicators. They have an extremely secure understanding of their uniqueness, and they value diversity. n The ambitious and dedicated childminder provides a highly inclusive environment. Children have an excellent understanding of what makes them healthy. They spend long periods exploring the local area to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy diverse and extremely healthy home-cooked meals. For example, the childminder gathers different cultural recipes from parents, which children enjoy as part of their menu. She also introduces special

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dishes during events, such as Chinese New Year, for the children to try. This broadens children's understanding of the wider world. n The childminder and her co-childminder are deeply committed to providing the very best care and education for all children. Storytelling is inspirational. For

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6 June 2023 example, the assistant sets up all the props from the book to encourage children to extend their play. Children are thoroughly captivated as the childminder reads a fun story about teatime. They respond to questions about what happens next and identify small details on the page. Children enjoy retelling the story themselves as they play. They delight in sharing cups of tea with adults. They comment that the 'tea is hot and needs oat milk'. Children are passionate about books and develop excellent literacy skills. n Children are highly motivated and independent. When they wait for their turn during nappy changing, young children independently choose from a wide range of books to read, including dual-language books. They are very aware of each other's feelings and needs. For instance, when children get ready to go outside, older children help younger children to put their shoes on. Children are

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exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning. Their behaviour is exceptional. n The childminder and co-childminder are passionate about continuously advancing their practice. They constantly reflect on their setting and the feedback from parents. For instance, following discussions with parents, they attended a potty-training course. The childminder facilitates the sharing of information with parents to ensure that the best process is in place to support children's individual needs. This helps children make excellent progress in their well-being and development. n The curriculum provides children with opportunities to learn about caring for the environment and life cycles. The childminder maximises learning outdoors and the use of natural resources. For example, children know the importance of why they should not pick flowers. They thoroughly enjoy studying trees to identify the 'maple leaf'. Children use the leaves creatively, to make their own flags to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge. She has a thorough understanding of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse, including domestic abuse and the 'Prevent' duty. She fully understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and knows who to contact if there are concerns. The childminder completes safeguarding training regularly with her co-childminder and assistant to ensure that their knowledge is kept up to date. They complete daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder has thorough policies and procedures in place, including caring for a pet. She ensures children have a good understanding of how to care for the family dog. This helps keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629733 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10260186 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 9 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder and co-childminder hold a level 4 childcare qualification. The childminder works with an assistant who is unqualified. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she offers. n Parents, children and the assistant shared their views with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder discussed children's progress with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

6 June 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

6 June 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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