Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2015 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not use observations of children's development fully effectively to assess and monitor children's learning and identify gaps in their development. She does not always plan activities that are tailored to children's individual learning needs. This hinders the progress children make.  Children do not always benefit from a consistent approach to their care and learning between the setting and home. The childminder has not fully established ways in which she can gather information from parents about children's learning at home so they work together to assess and plan for children's future learning.  The childminder does not always accurately record the times the children are in her care.  Self-evaluation is not used effectively to identify strengths and key areas for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is calm, and children listen and respond to the rules and boundaries. Children behave well.  The childminder helps children to gain an awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the community and wider society.  The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She understands what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to assess children's progress and use this information to plan enjoyable and challenging activities which enhance children's ongoing learning and development and help them make good progress 18/02/2016

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Due Date

 keep a daily record of the children's hours of attendance. 30/11/2015

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 further develop the way information is shared with parents regarding their children's achievements at home to help promote consistency in children's learning  use self-evaluation effectively to clearly identify strengths, weaknesses and priorities for continuous development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder indoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice, and about children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector toured the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of most Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has appropriate documentation and understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. However, she does not complete the daily attendance register accurately to show when children are in her care or the care of another provider. The childminder's evaluation of her practice is not effective in helping her make continuous improvements. She does not identify training needs that focus on raising the quality of teaching and learning. Positive partnerships with other early years settings children attend are in place. Parents are updated on their child's day but the childminder does not gather information about children's achievements at home. This does not help her to fully promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder has begun to observe children during their play. However, she does not use these effectively to monitor children's progress and plan precisely for their next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress. Nevertheless, children take part in a wide range of activities that they enjoy. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she talks to children as they play, introduces new words and asks questions. The childminder follows children's interests well to help them learn. For example, she makes sure there are many opportunities for children who enjoy imaginative play. Younger children have opportunities to explore, for example, when playing with the small play people and transport. This helps children make links with their own experiences and helps them learn about the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder supports children's independence skills well, helping to build their self- confidence. For example, children easily choose all the resources available and initiate their own play. Children learn some skills to help them stay safe. For example, they help to tidy away toys on the floor and learn about crossing the road appropriately when they are out. Children enjoy choosing nutritious snacks as part of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder responds to children with warmth and patience, which helps promote their emotional well-being. She acts as a good role model. Children learn to value each other and treat one another with respect. Some weaknesses in record keeping have the potential to compromise children's welfare.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make appropriate progress overall, based on their starting points. They develop some key skills so that they are ready for the next stage of learning and for school. They are happy and settled with the childminder and enjoy engaging in the activities available.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443412 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 883006 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 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 registered in 2012. She lives in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm all year round, 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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