Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2015 18 December 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides the children with a stimulating environment, which enables them to investigate and explore independently.  The childminder provides an effective settling-in process and quality interactions. As a result, children settle quickly and make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is organised and has a very good system to monitor children's development. This ensures she tracks the progress of all children effectively to promote their learning.  The childminder works very closely with parents and is aware of other professionals to ensure that children receive continuity of care and learning.  All children are busy and happy in the childminder's care. They demonstrate they feel very safe in the environment as they explore, knowing that the childminder is close by for a reassuring cuddle.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have plenty of opportunities to practise crawling and walking, but fewer to stand up and strengthen their leg muscles while they play.  The childminder does not always use information gathered from parents, children's observations and professionals robustly to fully support her self-evaluation and drive future priorities as effectively as possible.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for younger children to practise their standing and balancing skills further  develop further systems to monitor the effectiveness of the provision and to clearly identify strengths and priorities for continuous development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector view a sample of documents, including the safeguarding and complaint policy and procedures, children's learning and development information, and discussed these with her.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times and observed her interactions with the children.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children's learning effectively. She uses her childcare knowledge very well to provide interesting learning experiences for children. The childminder has addressed recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she uses observations and tracking of children's learning to identify their progress and any gaps in development. She plans interesting and effective next steps, promoting their curiosity very well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of child protection issues and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding the safety of a child. Her policies and procedures are relevant and have the appropriate details, promoting children's welfare effectively. The childminder keeps her knowledge current and is aware of any new guidance that emerges. Parents state they are very happy with the service that she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active learners who are encouraged to attempt things for themselves and to explore in their play. The childminder provides a well-balanced and challenging range of activities that hold the interest of children of all ages and abilities. This helps all children to make very good progress from their starting points. For example, she skilfully engages the children in conversations to develop their listening skills and introduces different words to extend their vocabulary. Consequently, children make good progress in their communication and language development. Children move around the environment easily and have lots of opportunities to develop their crawling skills. The childminder is successful at involving parents in their children's learning. A two-way flow of information enables the childminder to clearly identify children's needs and quickly plan effective support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports the children to develop good levels of self-motivation and confidence. She supports children to behave well. Children learn to share and take turns with the childminder. They develop very good social skills, learning to respect and value others. The childminder places a high priority on promoting children's good health. She understands the importance of engaging children in the wider community and takes them to visit playgroups and parks, for example. This helps children to learn about the wider world and develop their physical well-being. Children learn about other cultures and customs, which help them to understand the differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Children are very confident and independent. This prepares them effectively for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371166 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 829213 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Richmond, in the London Borough of Richmond, Surrey. The childminder is available for work Monday to Friday, all year, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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