Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 January 2016 20 January 2010

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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 provides good-quality care and learning for children. She teaches a range of activities well to challenge and support children's ongoing learning.  Children are confident and happy. They have formed good relationships with their friends and the childminder, and show through their behaviour that they feel emotionally secure. They develop the skills they need to move on successfully to their next learning stage.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder regularly observes children as they play and explore. She accurately assesses children's progress to plan accordingly for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's ongoing development and asks them about their children's achievements at home.  The childminder regularly reviews risk assessments to monitor the safety of the

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This provision is good

premises, activities and outings, to promote children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have opportunities to find out about other people's similarities and differences, to extend their understanding of the wider world.  Young children do not always have opportunities to explore and develop an understanding of simple technology.

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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

 widen children's understanding of people different to themselves to further develop their understanding of the wider world  strengthen opportunities to help young children explore and develop an understanding of simple technology.

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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 is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection. For example, she gains the views of parents and children and regularly evaluates her service. This has helped ensure she continues to maintain good levels of provision to meet each child's individual needs. The childminder uses training and professional networks to update her skills and knowledge. For instance, she now offers children further outdoor learning opportunities, which has had a positive impact on children's well-being. The childminder effectively monitors and checks children's progress and development, to ensure she swiftly addresses any gaps in their learning. Partnerships with other professionals are effective in supporting continuity of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She engages in children's play and focuses on supporting their speaking skills from a young age. She clearly helps children learn letter sounds, extends their vocabulary and introduces new words when needed. Children choose their books and snuggle up alongside the childminder to listen and join in with stories. Children develop good mathematical skills. The childminder introduces shapes, numbers and colours as children take part in games and activities. All children thoroughly enjoy their learning and time with the childminder. They benefit from many different visits to groups in the local community. Parents comment positively on the care and learning their children receive.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time getting to know children's care needs well. Children are happy in this warm and nurturing environment. They confidently make independent decisions and choices. Children learn about keeping safe and healthy, and begin to take responsibility for their own care needs, such as learning to wash their hands by themselves. Children enjoy daily fresh air and physical exercise. For example, they visit discovery centres and use local parks to develop their activity levels. The childminder supports children to be kind, caring and considerate of each other's feelings and offers praise to reinforce their positive actions. The childminder routinely practises fire drills with children and teaches them to consider risks for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners. They develop good independence, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence. These skills help to prepare them effectively for their future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385067 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 829924 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Hampton, Middlesex. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, during term time only.

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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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