Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She demonstrates clear knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She discusses how she will plan a safe and secure environment and how she will teach children about their personal safety, including stranger danger and crossing the road. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She explains how she will provide a broad curriculum that considers children's ages and stages of development. The childminder intends to provide activities that meet children's individual learning needs and interests. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. It is important to her that children are kind, respectful and think about the feelings of others. She talks about rewarding children for good behaviour in an appropriate manner. For instance, she would give children opportunities to choose their

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favourite game, book or puzzle. n The childminder understands how to support children's emotional well-being. She discusses teaching children about the range of different emotions. The childminder also talks about helping children understand what makes them unique through celebrating important dates for them. n The childminder recognises the importance of giving children healthy experiences to support their development. For example, the childminder will provide freshly prepared nutritious meals and snacks, talk to children about healthy eating and living and give them daily physical challenges. n The childminder recognises the importance of strong parent partnerships. She talks about sharing information with parents through daily discussions or a daily diary. The childminder understands the importance of promoting a two-way flow of information sharing to meet the children's care and learning needs from the

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start. n The childminder understands the role of self-evaluation in improving her service and childcare skills. For instance, parents receive a questionnaire every six months, so they can give feedback on the service she provides. She keeps keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date through the use of a forum, regularly reads articles and talks to other childminders about current practice.

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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 131977 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10285606 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in New Malden, in Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday all year round.

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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 inspector held discussions with the childminder about the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the resources and toys available to support their learning. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's insurance and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

27 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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27 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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