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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Kingston upon Thames

Inspected 7 Mar 2025 · published 25 Mar 2025 · URN 2560662

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  • Inspection date verified

    7 Mar 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Kelley Ellis

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    2560662

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+57Positivemore positive than 82% of reports of this type graded Met
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Criticismnot met

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  • Findings6w−50
  • What needs to improve574w+83

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Pages
6
Words of findings
569
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
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16 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 58%About the inspection 41%

Full report text

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the responsibility of her role. She maintains all required documentation for the safe running of her business and has completed appropriate paediatric first-aid training. n The childminder confidently discusses how she plans to deliver a bespoke curriculum that is focused on identified areas, where support is required. The intention for children's learning will change and adapt alongside their progression and areas of need. The childminder talks about how she plans to deliver the education programmes in-line with the children's ages, stages and abilities. n There are appropriate processes in place to monitor children's progress and build on what they already know. The childminder will provide children with next steps of learning that appropriately challenges them and encourages growth. She discusses the importance of sharing developmental goals with parents to create continuity of learning between the setting and home.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will plan activities that are largely focused on children's interests. She explains how activities can be adapted to suit the children's needs and extend learning, where appropriate. She intends on giving children a wealth of experiences by visiting local areas, such as libraries, parks and shops. This is to give them an understanding of the world that they live in and to help them recognise that they are part of a community. n The childminder talks about the importance of her role as a key person. She plans to establish strong relationships with children and their families. This is to help children feel safe, secure and develop a sense of belonging in her home. The childminder explains how this supports their personal, social and emotional development. n There are effective systems in place to positively promote children's behaviour. The childminder speaks candidly about the importance of helping children

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This provision meets requirements

recognise the difference between right and wrong. She talks about how this benefits their future learning and social competence. The childminder explains the differing strategies she will use in accordance with children's age. For instance, she will use distraction as a technique for younger children and talk to older children about expected behaviours. The childminder recognises the importance of being a positive role model and gently guiding children as they navigate their growing emotions. n The childminder talks about her arrangements to ensure the environment is safe through robust daily risk assessment. She is passionate about keeping children safe. The childminder describes how she will encourage children to identify risks independently to help them learn how they can keep themselves safe. n Parent partnership is of huge importance to the childminder. She discusses how she values parents as the ones that know their children best. She will seek

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This provision meets requirements

regular feedback by sending out surveys to help her evaluate the service she will offer. The childminder talks about working in partnership with other settings and professionals to establish a shared learning and care approach.

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This provision meets requirements

7 March 2025 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 2560662 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10389933 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 12 August 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in November 2019. She lives in Worcester Park in the borough of Kingston upon Thames. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a Montessori qualification. She provides government funded early years places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she would support children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she intends to meet safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

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

7 March 2025 7 March 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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Inspection activities

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