Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2015 30 July 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 organises a broad range of activities for children, which support them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, which enhances children's learning at home.  Children follow good hygiene routines. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which promotes their good health.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to promoting high quality provision. She continues to update her knowledge and skills, which has had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  Children behave well; they are proactive in helping the childminder keep the environment tidy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to promote equality and diversity.  The childminder does not always encourage children to discover and explore technology to expand their learning experiences.  The childminder does not always assess children's progress well enough through her observations to support the next steps in children's learning fully effectively.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to increase their understanding of simple technology  develop further the system for directly observing children's development to accurately assess their progress  promote children's understanding of equality, diversity and equal opportunity more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home inside and in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a high regard to safeguarding children and is well trained. She understands how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. The childminder is deeply committed to ensuring each child has many opportunities to learn, and to develop and achieve to their best potential. Her approach is intuitive with children's safety at the heart of her practice. The childminder reflects on her practice and seeks parents' views for areas to improve. She accesses relevant training and development opportunities to update her knowledge and improve her skills. Parental feedback is extremely positive. Parents value the childminder and the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development across the areas of learning. Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. For example, young children are excited to explore how to get the varying sized fire engines in the large cardboard tunnel. The childminder is nearby to offer support when needed. Children are making good progress in their communication skills. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to repeat children's language and introduce new vocabulary. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts into children's play. She encourages them to develop their problem-solving skills as they count and recognise numbers. The regular exchange of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments ensure children's learning is effectively supported at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are confident to explore the environment and the childminder encourages them to choose their activities. Children learn to keep themselves safe. They learn about road safety when out on visits with the childminder and when they all collect older children from school. Children behave well. The childminder gives them appropriate time and support to work through any minor disagreements before she intervenes, if necessary. She models fairness and teaches children to be respectful of each other and the environment. Children are well supported emotionally for the move on to pre-school and school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are developing independence in self-care and in doing things for themselves. Children are well prepared for school. They develop good mathematical understanding, recognise text and are beginning to explore letter sounds in familiar words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378218 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 838194 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Hampton Wick, Surrey. She operates term time only, providing before and after school care for children aged five years and over, plus care for children aged up to five years during the day. She is open Monday to Friday, except for 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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