Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/02/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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 childminder provides a welcoming child-centred environment and a good range of toys, play equipment and opportunities that children enjoy investigating, learning about and using.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn which ensures that children make good progress from their starting points.  Children's language skills are particularly well promoted through their consistent interaction with the childminder who uses good questioning techniques to encourage children to think for themselves.  The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her reflect and improve on her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children have good opportunities to enjoy physical play outside, however currently the childminder does not always make effective use of this area to further extend children's learning.  The childminder is not yet fully fostering effective two-way communication to maintain a cohesive approach with parents to enhance children's learning.

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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 had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's activities and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and three children, one of whom is within the early years age range. The home is located in Twickenham, situated in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The home is close to local shops, schools and parks. All areas of the ground floor, first floor daughter's bedroom and second floor master bedroom are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She offers care from Monday to Friday all year round. She is currently minding seven children, three of whom are within the early year's age range, all of whom attend on a full and part time basis. The childminder has National Vocational Qualifications Level three and four in Childcare and Early Years.

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

 extend the range of outdoor materials and resources so children can further explore and develop their ideas across all areas of learning

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

 develop further the two-way sharing of information with parents to encourage them to regularly contribute to the ongoing assessment and maximise children's learning both with the childminder and at home.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this well to support children in their learning. Children have effective opportunities to learn and play through a wide range of activities and opportunities. She provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Children are encouraged to make choices in their play and move around the home confidently. They enjoy exploring and choosing from a wide range accessible resources and equipment. These activities support their development across all seven areas of learning. The childminder works closely with parents at the beginning of the contract to identify starting points and individual needs. She has begun to developed effective systems to assess and monitor children's progress. She compiles regular written observations which are supported by photos of children

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who attend

engaged in play. Through her observations she identifies children's next steps in learning, which inform planning. All of which ensures children are effectively stretched and engaged in activities. As a result, children are making good progress. The childminder holds daily discussions with parents when they bring and collect children. She also keeps them well informed about their children's routines and progress and regularly shares their learning folders. The childminder encourages parents to make contributions to their children's learning. However this is not yet fully effective to strengthen the two-way flow of communication and extend children's learning at home. The childminder has a good understanding of how she will produce progress checks for two-year-old children when she is caring for children in this age range.

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who attend

Children's creativity, communication and language skills are fostered well. During circle times the childminder uses puppets and other props with children. These encourage children to concentrate and listen when singing favourite songs. The childminder extends these sessions by adding musical instruments. The children enjoy moving their bodies and musical instruments to the rhythms and sounds that they create. Their love of books is promoted well by the childminder. She organises a wide range of books at children's level so they can easily choose these for themselves. Young children access them independently and enjoy turning the pages and looking at the pictures. Children's understanding of the world is fostered effectively. They learn about the natural world as take walks through local woods and observe the wildlife. Currently the outdoor area is used mostly for physical play and not used fully to extend children's learning across all

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who attend

Children also have good opportunities to develop an understanding of people and communities as there are plenty of resources and equipment that reflect positive images of diversity. These include posters, dolls, books and play people. Children also acknowledge a range of festivals throughout the year, which include Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Easter. All of which develops their understanding of themselves and the wider world. Young children enjoy accessing treasure baskets that enable them to explore different textures with their hands and mouth.

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

The childminder's home is welcoming and child-centred. She displays posters, reward charts and photographs of the children in the playroom area. They have formed positive relationships with the childminder and her family. As a result, they have developed secure emotional attachments that promote their well-being. She takes great care to ensure she obtains information from parents about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first start. This helps to ensure they settle quickly and routines are consistent with home patterns. The childminder gently reminds children how to care for each other and share and consequently children's behaviour is good. The childminder praises children for their efforts and achievements. Children clap and giggle in response to the childminder's enthusiasm and praise when they succeed with an activity. Therefore boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Menus offer the children a choice of food and cater for their

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

dietary needs. Children enjoy the freshly made meals that the childminder prepares and are learning how to feed themselves. This promotes their independence and helps them gain useful skills in readiness for their next stage of learning. The childminder has organised those areas of the home that she uses for childminding purposes appropriately. A bright and cheerful dedicated play area is well equipped with child-sized furniture and a wide selection of appropriate play materials. These are arranged to be easily accessible to the children. This means they can make their own decisions about what they play with and follow their interests. Children's personal and emotional development is fostered very well as the childminder organises daily trips to local playgroups and drop-ins. This develops children's social skills by allowing them to engage with a wider group of children. The childminder enables children to develop their

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

safety awareness by teaching them the evacuation procedure and reinforcing safety on outings.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children's safety is well promoted. She has a good knowledge of the signs to be concerned about in relation to children's welfare. She is aware of reporting procedures and has a detailed safeguarding policy in place which helps to promote children's safety. The setting is child-friendly and welcoming. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of all areas of the home used by the children and for the majority of outings children take part in, which positively promotes children's ongoing safety. The childminder has a positive attitude towards training to develop her practice and service. Since registration, the childminder has increased her knowledge through additional training. This includes attending training related to quality environments for two-year-olds, planning and the new framework

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provision

requirements and the progress check for two-year-old children summary. She has made a good start to her childminding service. She has started to evaluate her provision to identify areas for improvement.

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provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development requirements. She has good monitoring systems in place to ensure that children are making good progress in all areas of learning. Children's needs are quickly identified and well met through effective partnerships with parents. They have access to a comprehensive range of useful written information and are kept up to date through daily discussions. The childminder also provides parents with daily diaries and access to learning folders. Parents speak very highly about the childminder and the care their children receive. She also shares information effectively with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting to ensure a consistent approach. This promotes continuity of care and has a positive effect on children's learning and progress.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY458623 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 932195 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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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