Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 January 2016 7 July 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 uses good teaching techniques to extend children's speaking and listening skills. This prepares children well for school.  Children form warm relationships and close bonds with the childminder. She provides a secure environment where children feel safe, confident and valued.  The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides a range of healthy snacks and meals and encourages good hygiene routines.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She gathers information from them when their children first start and continues to share information, which enables the childminder to provide children with consistent care and learning experiences. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder uses a range of methods to maintain her professional development. For example, she regularly liaises with other professionals, researches information and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are limited opportunities for children to see words and print in various forms during routine play, to enhance their early reading skills.  There are fewer opportunities for children to explore, experiment and investigate with their senses in a variety of ways using different materials.

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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 children to see and use the written word in their play activities, to further promote their early reading skills  strengthen opportunities for children to explore, experiment and investigate in a variety of ways using different materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  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 the procedures for reporting any concerns about the welfare of children. She conducts regular risk assessments to help identify hazards and keep children safe. The childminder is reflective. She seeks the views of parents and children and regularly evaluates the quality of her provision. The childminder has addressed all recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she accurately observes and assesses children's progress. She uses this information to plan for the next steps in their development. The childminder has formed good partnerships with professionals at other early years settings children attend to improve consistency in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well. She closely monitors and tracks the children's progress to ensure there are no gaps in their learning. Children gain an early understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, they learn to count and recognise shapes and numbers through everyday activities. At inspection, children thoroughly enjoyed imaginative play, trying on different hats and learning how to connect objects together. The childminder interacts well to support children's communication development. She extends their language during play and introduces new words. Parents comment that they are very happy with the progress children make in their speech and language skills. The childminder provides resources that encourage children to practise their early writing skills and create marks. Children learn how things work and develop their fine muscles. For instance, they manipulate switches on a variety of toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, family atmosphere in her home. Children develop their independence skills well. For example, they confidently choose from the broad range of resources to initiate their own play, which extends their interests and learning. Children behave well. For instance, the childminder very sensitively teaches children how to negotiate, share and to be tolerant of others. Children have many opportunities for outdoor play, which helps them gain an understanding of the world. For example, they attend groups in the community, walk to the local schools and regularly visit local parks. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe from harm during everyday activities and routines. For example, they help to tidy away toys and learn how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive, confident, keen to learn and develop good social skills. These skills prepare them very well for future learning and moving on to school and pre-school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510893 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 836944 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Hampton, in Richmond upon Thames. The provision operates Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, 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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