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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident within the warm and caring environment. They enjoy spending time engaging in stimulating activities with the childminder. For example, when children arrive at the setting, they sit with the childminder and show an interest in reading a selection of storybooks. The childminder explains how she strives to ensure that children are happy within her care and enjoy the time that they spend at the setting. She plans her curriculum to support children to develop and make progress. Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They use the childminder as a secure base as they explore the different opportunities that are available to them. The childminder speaks kindly to children. This helps children to feel safe within the setting.

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The provision is good

Children engage very well during activities. The childminder is a good play partner for children. She sits with children and comments on what they are doing. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's communication development. She supports children to develop within this area by ensuring that children can see her mouth when she is speaking to them. This supports children with their communication skills. Children behave well. They independently put toys away after themselves when they have finished playing with them. The childminder praises children by saying 'well done' or giving them a 'high five'. This supports children to develop their self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that the areas used by children are safe by completing daily checks. She is knowledgeable about risks and how she assesses these. For example, the childminder discusses road safety. She teaches all children to look and listen when they come to a crossing to show that they are aware of their surroundings. This supports children to learn about safety. n The childminder encourages children to develop their awareness of numbers. She spends time counting with children as they play with the toy clock. The childminder also counts with children as they sort coloured bears into the correct pots. This supports children with their mathematical development. n Children enjoy listening to a variety of stories that the childminder reads to them. They join in with key phrases as the childminder reads the story of 'Room on the Broom'. The childminder asks children questions and reflects on real-life

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experiences. For example, she asks children if they remember seeing an owl on a recent trip that they attended together. This supports children to develop their recall skills. n The childminder is passionate about the importance of story sessions. She explains how she would like children to enjoy reading to support their understanding of different topics. The childminder believes that stories support

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6 February 2025 children to develop their imaginations. n Children have opportunities to learn about colours. They spend time sorting different coloured toys. Children also enjoy selecting different coloured cars and pushing them down tubing to see how fast they go. n The childminder is reflective. She can identify good practice and shares improvements she would like to make to support children within the setting. The childminder has a good understanding of where children are within their development. She shares how she will explore new ideas to support all children to make progress. n Parents and carers are extremely happy with the care that the childminder provides. They share how the childminder inspires children's curiosity and love for learning. Parents explain how their children are happy to attend and spend time talking about their experiences outside of the setting. n The childminder explains how she would like to explore training around child

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development to support her within her role. She has not explored professional opportunities to enhance her practice further. For example, on occasions, the childminder does not consistently support children to develop their self-help skills. For example, she completes tasks for children, such as blowing their noses, washing their hands and serving their food to them. n The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes towards their learning. She plans activities that encourage and motivate children to join in with learning opportunities. The childminder and children enjoy spending time participating in play experiences together.

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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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should:

n explore professional development opportunities to develop ideas and techniques to further enhance practice, such as supporting children to develop their self- help skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 131990 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10372614 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 8 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. The childminder provides flexible care for children from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and 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

6 February 2025 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 February 2025 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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