Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 15 September 2009

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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 has a lovely relationship with the children in her care. They seek her out to play with and share experiences. Children are confident and settled and demonstrate a good sense of belonging.  Children enjoy a good range of activities which cover different areas of learning. As a result of her good teaching, children make good progress in their development from their starting points, including those with additional needs.  The childminder's home provides a safe environment for children to explore and learn in. She reviews risks regularly and teaches children about safety, such as through practising fire drills.  The childminder completes regular training to extend her knowledge. This allows her to extend the opportunities and experiences she provides to the children.  Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle with the childminder. They eat healthy meals and enjoy growing their own vegetables in the garden. Children spend ample time outside

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask children useful questions to extend their communication and language development further.  Opportunities for children to learn about shapes and develop their mathematical language during the daily routine and activities are limited.

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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

 extend the use of questions to further support children's language development  develop opportunities for children to learn about shapes in the daily routine and activities, as part of their mathematical development.

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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.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effective arrangements in place to review and set targets to make improvements to her setting. She gains regular feedback from the parents to help her with this process. This has helped her to make positive improvements since her last inspection, for example, by providing more opportunities for children to grow and care for their own vegetables. The childminder has effective arrangements in place for safeguarding children. She has a good understanding of what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder effectively implements her policies and procedures to support her practice. She shares these with the parents to inform them of her practices. The childminder has also completed a level 3 qualification since her last inspection which has allowed her to develop her already good understanding of child development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and provides an exciting range of stimulating learning opportunities that cover all areas of learning. Children move from one interesting activity to another, which keeps them fully engaged in their learning. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their mathematical and cooking skills. Children enjoy baking rainbow cakes and help to weigh and identify all of the ingredients used. As a result, children are confident in their counting and correctly identify the different colours. The childminder has developed strong relationships with the parents and the local nursery. This provides consistency for the children and their learning is fully supported. For example, they work together to ensure children are learning their letter sounds in the same way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has close relationships with the children and their families, which means that children feel comfortable to talk to her and share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder makes good use of local playgroups and libraries to provide young children with positive social experiences. This helps children to learn about their diverse local community and to form strong friendships and respect for other children. Children have ample opportunities to engage in physical play both in the garden and in local parks. The childminder is a good role model and supports children to share and use good manners. As a result, children behave well. The childminder has sensitive settling-in processes in place to support both the parents and children. She reassures parents during the initial weeks with communication as children settle. Children independently choose their own toys and resources, which develops their independence and decision making.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress well. She establishes their starting point which allows her to provide children with targeted activities that meet their individual needs. Children are engaged and eager to join in with activities, which extends and challenges their learning and development. As a result, children are well prepared for their next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391615 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 830356 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

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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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