Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She undertakes regular professional development opportunities to enhance her provision further. The childminder speaks passionately about her own development and can describe how this learning has positively impacted her practice. For example, she has undertaken training around online safety and contextual safeguarding to support her to keep children safe. She explains how she will draw on this extensive knowledge and experience to plan an ambitious curriculum across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows her local area extremely well. She discusses how she will use this knowledge to support children's understanding of their local community, as well as the wider world in which they live. She shows photos of daily trips to the library, park or children's playgroups, as well as special outings to the beach or the farm. The childminder describes how children will develop new knowledge

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and skills from these rich and varied learning activities. n The childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She describes how she will use her knowledge, such as of attachment theory, to inform this and strive to make her setting a home from home. She is passionate about supporting children to feel secure and safe in her care, which in turn supports their ability to learn. n The childminder understands the importance of having a close relationship with children's parents and other settings, to support continuity of care and learning. She describes how she will keep in regular contact with parents via online groups, where she will share information on children's learning and development daily. The childminder will also give parents access to a shared online folder, where they can view additional information, such as policies, local events and

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services they can access for additional support. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to live a healthy lifestyle, and draws on her experience as an infant feeding practitioner to support this. She is passionate about promoting the benefits of healthy eating and physical exercise, and understands the link between physical and emotional health. n The childminder has developed close links with a local school where she offers wraparound care. She explains she will ensure that there is a joint approach to children's care and education and describes how she will use these links to support children moving on to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder explains how she will use daily checks and risk assessments of her home to help to identify and to

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remove any potential hazards to children.

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This provision meets requirements

24 June 2024 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 EY498845 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10339274 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 0 Date of previous inspection 6 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in New Malden, in Surrey. She provides childcare all day Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that will be used when caring for the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications.

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24 June 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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24 June 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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