Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/10/2013 12/05/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The good quality of teaching helps children to progress well overallin all areas of learning.  Children are happy and content due to the bond they have with the childminder.  Children's individual needs are clearly understood and incorporated well into planning of activities; this ensures a good balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.  Well-considered boundaries are set and taught well to the children. As a result they behave well.  Clear and concise safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and are followed by the childminder to safeguard the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Occasionally the childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to use their emerging literacy skills; for example they are not always encouraged to write their own names on their work.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documents, a selection of policies and procedures including safeguarding, and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and observed practice with regards to behaviour management and safeguarding children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2004. He lives with his partner and their two children in East Sheen in the London borough of Richmond. The home is close to parks, the library, playgroups, schools and Kew Gardens.

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Information about the setting

Childminding takes place on the ground floor of the home. Toilet facilities are provided in this area and an upstairs bedroom is available for sleeping as necessary. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder regularly takes children to toddler groups, parks and library, as well as doing school runs.

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Information about the setting

There are currently four children on roll;all are in the early yearsage range. Thechildminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 enhance opportunities to support children's emerging writing skills, for example by encouraging them to write their own names on pieces of work.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a good standard of childcare practice by creating a vibrant, safe and enriching environment where children can play, learn and develop. He promotes learning well because he provides a good range of activities and experiences covering all areas of learning. This effectively supports children as activities are interesting and individualised to meet their specific learning needs. The good planning systems ensure a balance of child- initiated and adult-led activities.

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who attend

The parents are fully involved in the planning. They discuss during feedback with the childminder what they have been doing at home and what the children are currently interested in. The childminder then uses this information in the planning to make activities fun and interesting for the children. The childminder is fully aware of his role in completing the progress check for two-year-olds and sharing the outcomes of these with the parents. This allows them to see what the childminder is currently working on, and the good progress the children have made from their starting points. Children's personal and social development is nurtured well by the caring and supportive childminder. He takes time to settle the children into the setting and helps them to understand their feelings. Children enjoy snuggling into the childminder when they get tired and need some reassurance during play. The childminder works closely with the

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who attend

parents to support the children's routines, in order to meet their individual needs. He promotes children's physical development well in the indoor and outdoor environments. All children participate in outdoor activities daily, such as walking to pre-school and playing in the well-resourced garden. Everyday routines, such as tidying away resources, cooking and feeding themselves at mealtimes, enhance children's physical and independence skills.

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who attend

The childminder takes time to sit with children when they play, supporting their all-round learning and development very well. Children thoroughly enjoy painting leaves and using different types of brushes to paint them; they then make different prints out of them. However, the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to enhance children's emerging literacy skills. For example, during some creative activities, children are not sufficiently encouraged to write their own names on their work. The childminder skilfully nurtures children's vocabulary through everyday activities and through the good use of resources. He works closely with others caring for the children to support them with their language and all-round learning and development. The childminder has attended training sessions to learn sign language, to help the children to enhance their vocabulary.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder demonstrates a positive approach towards inclusion. He works closely in partnership with parents to meet the individual needs of all children. The childminder shows a comprehensive understanding of each child's unique needs and has detailed information about individual requirements. The childminder attends meetings with other agencies to ensure they are all working together to progress the children's learning and development. Children celebrate a variety of festivals and cultural celebrations throughout the year, allowing them to learn about the wider world around them.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder works closely with the parents to find out about the children's individual needs. He uses this information successfully to settle the children into his home. The childminder works very well with other groups caring for children, such as local pre- schools. This provides good continuity of care for the children. The childminder is highly consistent in his approach to behaviour management. Clear and concise boundaries are set and are taught well to the children. The childminder talks gently to the children to explain the difference between right and wrong. Given the children's ages and stage of development, they are all very well behaved.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The children have access to a well-stocked garden with resources that successfully promote and enhance their physical development. The childminder makes good use of the large apparatus such as climbing frames in local parks, to enhance children's physical development. The childminder has secure and effective measures in place to promote children's ongoing safety in both the indoor and outdoor environments, as well as on outings. Risk assessments are thorough and clearly identify hazards and any action taken to minimise these. The childminder carries out fire drills on a regular basis so children are aware of what to do in the event of an emergency. Children also work with the childminder to carry out risk assessments around the home. This further enhances their learning about safety and how to keep themselves safe from harm. A visit from the local fire brigade has taught the children about fire safety and enhanced further their learning and understanding of

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children develop well in an environment where a good standard of hygiene practice is maintained. All children learn about good hygiene routines through washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day, for example before meal times and after visiting the bathroom. The childminder prepares freshly cooked meals for the children, who work with him to prepare and cook their food. Children also grow vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. This allows them to see where food comes from and how it is cooked.

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provision

The inspection was brought forward due to safeguarding concerns. Ofsted investigated and found that the childminder had reported an allegation that was made to the correct authorities; however, it was not done in a timely manner. Ofsted raised an action for the childminder to update his policies and procedures, to reflect when any reporting should be made. This has been addressed successfully and the childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children in his care. He effectively meets all safeguarding requirements. Robust risk assessments are in place for both the home and for all outings the children undertake. Children are well supervised across all areas of the home and when on outings. The childminder now maintains documentation to a high standard and all records required for the safe and efficient management of the childminding setting are readily available.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. All planning is individual for each child and takes into account their interests. The childminder successfully links these to the learning intentions, which he uses to help children make progress across all areas of learning. The childminder uses relevant early years guidance in his practice to support children's progress and to highlight the next steps in their development.

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provision

Self-evaluation is strong and the childminder is fully aware of his key strengths and the areas he is currently working on to improve the outcomes for children. The parents share their views through verbal feedback and through the daily diaries. The children also share their thoughts on the activities offered. The childminder uses this information effectively to shape the service that he provides. He works closely with the local authority to assess his practice and highlight areas for him to work on. The childminder looks at the feedback given and uses it to plan training. This has a positive effect on the children through the activities he is able to offer after attending training events, such as the good use of sign language. As a result, the service is highly responsive to its users.

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provision

The childminder works very closely in partnership with the parents to bring about the best possible outcomes for all the children. Parents regularly share children's learning at home with the childminder and he uses this information to enhance the children's individual learning needs. The childminder is fully aware of the need to work with other settings caring for the children. He attends regular meetings with them, to discuss the children's learning and development and what next steps to plan. This provides highly effective continuity of care for all the children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295978 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 933516 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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