Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 December 2015 3 March 2011

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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 good understanding of how children learn. She regularly observes and assesses children's progress and she uses this information to plan challenging activities and experiences to support their further learning.  The childminder has strong relationships with the parents. She promotes a two-way flow of communication with them, through regular discussions and daily diaries for example, to share information and provide continuity in children's care and learning.  Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy taking part in a range of physical activities in the garden and parks, where they successfully learn to manage appropriate risks.  The childminder promotes a positive approach to healthy eating. She provides nutritious meals and works closely with parents to meet the dietary needs of the children.  The childminder supervises children vigilantly and knows how to keep them safe. She

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This provision is good

regularly updates her first aid and safeguarding training and conducts regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities during everyday routines to fully encourage children to be as independent as possible in managing their own personal needs.  The childminder has not pursued all opportunities for further professional development to help maintain very high levels of achievement for children and to keep up to date with current best practice.

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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 during everyday routines to build on children's self-help and independence skills  strengthen professional development opportunities to maintain good levels of practice and knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder is reflective. She has successfully met the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she uses observations of children purposefully to inform planning for children's next steps in learning. The childminder monitors children's progress accurately. She quickly identifies gaps in their learning and works closely with parents to close these. Parents and children contribute to the evaluation process to help inform future improvements. The childminder understands the need to share information with other professionals involved in children's care and to form strong working partnerships with pre-schools and schools children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of activities to challenge children's learning. Children enjoy engaging with the childminder, who plays alongside them to extend their learning and thinking. The childminder develops early literacy skills well. For example, children enjoy listening to stories and start linking sounds to letters. The childminder interacts positively with children to develop their language and mathematical skills effectively. For instance, at the inspection, the childminder encouraged children to count accurately, talk about size and express their imagination as they enthusiastically tried on different hats. Children are very proud of their early writing skills and they excitedly describe their drawings. The childminder responds to children's care and learning needs very effectively. Parents are extremely happy with the care that the childminder provides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds and close relationships with the childminder. She provides a warm, caring and safe environment. Children explore the environment confidently and make choices in their play. The childminder is a good role model. For example, she respects the children and frequently praises them for their achievements. Children behave well. For instance, they are polite and learn to share and take turns with others. The childminder walks to and from school every day and this contributes to children's physical well-being. Children develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe; for example, they learn about road safety. The childminder provides children with a good range of learning experiences at home and in the community to support their awareness of differences within their wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. Children explore with curiosity. They are making good progress from their starting points and gaining the skills needed for their future learning and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511019 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 836950 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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