Norton, Irena

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has lovely relationships with the children in her care. They are confident and seek her out to share their experiences.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to promoting good-quality provision. She has attended training with the local authority, which has improved how she assesses children at two years old to form an in-depth assessment of their development.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents. She shares children's achievements, which ensures that parents can support their children's learning well at home.  The childminder provides children with a good range of activities and resources and extends learning as they play. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans for children's next stages in learning. However, her daily plans do not always make clear how children will experience learning in all areas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make planning clearer to ensure daily activities cover all areas of learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Children have access to a wide range of toys and resources that helps them to develop their independence. They are self-motivated and happily explore the different activities on offer. Photographs displayed around the home excite young children. The childminder talks to them about what they can see in the photographs and repeats back key words to support their language development. She provides children with a wide selection of arts and crafts resources. They enjoy using materials, such as play dough, and the childminder demonstrates how to use tools and roll the dough to enhance the small muscles in their hands. Children confidently use coloured pens, which help to aid early writing skills as they draw. The childminder introduces number into children's play. For example, when children caught material butterflies, she helped them to count up to five.

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good

The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for the children by providing nutritious meals and snacks. Children learn about where food comes from and healthy options because the childminder involves them in preparing these meals. The use of child-friendly cookbooks introduces children to different foods and the use of recipes. Children benefit from regular trips to toddler groups and soft play centres to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder has a well-resourced garden, which children access on a daily basis. Children have the opportunity to be active and engage in physical play. The childminder is a good role model for children. She models turn taking and sharing, and children behave well. The childminder celebrates special events with the children. For example, birthdays are celebrated with balloons and a picnic lunch. The childminder makes children feel special, which nurtures their self-confidence and self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of how to identify any concerns for the children's welfare and how to report these. The childminder has sensitive settling-in arrangements to support each child and their family. Strong communication allows everyone to work together and helps the childminder to evaluate the quality of her service to ensure consistency for children. She works well with parents and other professionals to help children gain the skills they will need for future learning and their move to school. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that she implements to support her good practice. She shares these with the parents to provide them with information about the service and to promote their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429190 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 765561 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, three days a week.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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