Childminder EY379951

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

The provider warmly welcomes children into a nurturing and homely setting, ensuring each child's unique needs are recognised and addressed from the outset. She actively tailors the curriculum to reflect individual learning styles, interests and developmental requirements. This helps every child feel valued, secure and motivated to engage with new experiences. From their very first day, she invests time in building meaningful relationships, gaining a thorough understanding of each child's background, preferences and abilities. This personalised approach enables her to plan relevant activities and provide targeted support, effectively building on children's existing skills and knowledge. She sets consistently high expectations for all children, encouraging them to challenge themselves and make the most of every opportunity.

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The provision is good

Children are highly motivated and remain focused for extended periods during activities. For example, they explore the sandpit with curiosity, using magnifying glasses to examine insects and discussing what they observe, such as spotting a ladybird. Outdoors, children scoop sawdust and sand into bowls, which encourages investigation and problem-solving. Younger children sit on the grass and engage with green sand, relishing sensory play. Children use simple language as they bury their hands in the sand, while others practise fine motor skills by scooping sawdust with a wooden spoon and holding it with control. These experiences promote sustained engagement, language development and physical coordination.

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need to do better?

n The provider creates a safe, welcoming environment and offers a broad selection of resources to support all areas of development. She plans purposeful activities that spark children's curiosity. For example, children weigh and count ingredients during baking, which promotes early numeracy, language skills and confident communication. n Children regularly explore their environment and eagerly meet and socialise with new people. Each week, they visit the local library to join in with singing and story times. They play at the nearby parks, woodlands and rivers as well as exploring the garden at the setting. They have trips to supermarkets, museums and vets, often travelling by bus. This broadens children's knowledge about the world around them. n Overall, children's behaviour is well supported. However, children do not consistently receive support to recognise and manage their emotions or develop effective strategies for regulating their behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Parents consistently give positive feedback, praising how the provider works flexibly to meet their family's needs and expressing how pleased their children are to attend. They describe the setting as nurturing and supportive, and they

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23 September 2025 notice their children arrive happy and eager to join in each day. The provider builds a strong partnership with parents, maintaining open communication and working together to ensure each child receives consistent support at home and in the setting. This close collaboration actively promotes children's confidence, well-being and enthusiasm for learning. n Children show genuine happiness and a strong sense of security while in the provider's care, including those who have only recently joined the setting. They confidently explore their surroundings and are encouraged to make choices, which helps them develop their independence from the outset. For example, children wipe the tables after mealtimes and sweep the floor, taking pride in looking after their environment and learning important life skills through these daily routines. n The childminder carefully follows children's individual routines, ensuring they feel

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settled and secure. New children settle quickly and confidently form strong attachments with adults in the setting. n Children spend time at the setting's allotment. They grow fruits and vegetables which once harvested, are used to create healthy nutritious meals for children to enjoy. Children participate in cooking activities using fruit they have picked. Children develop their physical skills as they dig in the dedicated mud area and learn to be responsible and independent when returning tools to the shed. Parent's value the many opportunities the allotment provides for their children's development and wellbeing.

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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 provide targeted support and guidance for staff working with young children to enable them to be confident to apply strategies to manage children's behaviour more consistently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379951 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 10398663 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 4 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder holds early years professional status and her co-childminder holds early years teacher status. The childminder is in receipt of funding for children aged nine month to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk with the provider. n The inspector spoke to the provider, her assistant and the children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector reviewed a sample of written records and documents.

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Inspection activities

23 September 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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