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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children develop warm and trusting bonds with the enthusiastic childminder. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment, in which children play and learn and feel safe and secure. Children welcome visitors with the help of the childminder's reassurance and guidance, eagerly showing where they play and what they are learning. Children attend playgroups, where they meet other children and build relationships in a larger social group. They learn to share, take turns and be kind. This prepares children well for their eventual move on to school.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that she knows children well, using the information she gains from parents. She follows children's routines from home, which helps them to settle quickly. As a result, children feel confident and comfortable to explore the environment. The childminder uses this information to develop an exciting curriculum that builds on what children already know and offers a range of experiences to further their learning.

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The provision is good

Children clearly understand the childminder's high expectations in the setting. The childminder expertly role models what she expects from children. As a result, children have positive attitudes to their learning and use previous experiences to test out their knowledge of the world around them. For example, they recognise when other children are feeling tired and the impact this may have on their interactions with each other. Children learn about tolerance, empathy and understanding from a young age.

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n The childminder creates well-resourced play spaces for children. She gives consideration to how children are able to access the spaces throughout the day. Children clearly show confidence in navigating the premises and know the house rules well. This helps them to make choices of what to do next to support their own learning. For instance, while waiting for lunch to cook, the childminder prompts children to find their own resources. Children eagerly debate what to choose and then display high levels of engagement. n The childminder uses outings to reinforce children's prior and new learning, such as a trip to a local motor museum to support their developing fascination of cars. Children recall special moments, including seeing a car made of bricks. n When children need extra support, the childminder is confident to reach out to local services, including the local authority and health colleagues. She has a

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good knowledge of how to support children's individual needs. The childminder uses new training to build her knowledge to ensure that she knows about each child's needs. n The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She keeps

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26 February 2024 up to date through regular training. She links with the local childminding network to share ideas and gain further skills. The childminder has accessed a range of courses to build on her knowledge and skills. She has targeted her professional development to ensure that it will have the greatest impact on children. n The childminder makes sure that she knows about, and follows, recent changes to legislation. She keeps herself up to date with relevant changes, as well as accessing a range of safeguarding training. The childminder demonstrates a very strong understanding of how to keep children safe. She takes pride in modelling the unique role of the childminder in supporting children and being their advocate. n The childminder helps children to begin to gain an understanding of mathematical ideas. Children count as they play. The childminder uses language, including 'taller' and 'shorter', when children build farm buildings to house toy

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animals. Children use and repeat these words correctly, demonstrating their knowledge. Together, they count how many toy animals are in the pens. n Children are independent and responsible individuals, who eagerly carry out age- appropriate tasks. They help the childminder to tidy away what they have finished playing with and learn how to handle a knife safely to cut up fruit for their snack. Children consistently follow good hygiene measures, such as washing and drying their hands before and after mealtimes. n On the whole, the childminder balances the needs of young children very well, despite the differences in their ages and abilities. Children also learn to respect each other's needs. For example, the childminder supports older children to understand the different needs of the younger babies. However, occasionally, some children are less involved in activities. For example, they watch other children rather than take part when outdoor activities do not quite match their

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level of development. n The childminder skilfully gains children's views, such as she encourages them to make choices throughout the day. This allows children to feel confident that their wishes will be respected. For instance, children choose what fruit to have during the morning snack to a choice of pudding with lunch.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n develop how children of all ages could be even more equally involved in all

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26 February 2024 activities and opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2630286 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10332936 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 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and is based in Surbiton in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

26 February 2024 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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26 February 2024 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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