Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2016 26 January 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 accurately observes and assesses their progress, and uses this information to provide challenging activities that ensure all children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder is a good role model. She is sensitive to children's needs, values their opinions and consistently praises their achievements.  Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They are confident, independent, and have a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder supports children's language skills well. Children actively engage in conversations and use their voices to express their ideas.  The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her to identify her strengths and priorities for improvement.  Children develop a good awareness of the differences and similarities between

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This provision is good

themselves and others. For example, the childminder teaches them about other people's beliefs and helps them to develop respect for each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain enough information from other settings children attend, to promote a consistently collaborative approach to children's learning.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, to help her provide even stronger support for their learning.

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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 the partnerships working with other early years settings children attend, to promote a consistently collaborative approach to children's learning and development  develop further strategies to engage parents and encourage them to share information on their children's achievements at home, to support their learning fully.

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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, 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 is concerned about a child in her care. She maintains detailed risk assessments, policies and procedures to help keep children safe and secure. The childminder makes good use of training and research to develop her knowledge and skills. This helps her to keep in touch with current good practice and sustains her good teaching abilities. She continues to focus on her own professional development by attending childminding groups and meetings. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify and quickly respond to children's needs. Parents provide positive written feedback about the care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are active learners and thoroughly enjoy their play. They benefit from a wide range of activities that promote their next steps for learning. For example, the childminder focuses children's learning on sharing, encouraging them to take turns as they play. Children use a range of drawing materials, and this supports their early writing skills well. For example, at inspection, children had fun drawing a road for their scooters. Children show good levels of concentration and become fully absorbed in their chosen activities, such as puzzles. They learn to recognise colours, numbers and shapes as they play. The childminder promotes children's early communication skills well. For example, she asks children questions to build upon their listening and language skills. Children enjoy imaginative play. For example, they have great fun racing their cars and trains.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe environment where children feel safe and secure. Children confidently move around the childminder's home, selecting toys and resources of interest. Children learn how to attend to their personal needs. They independently wash their hands and enjoy doing things for themselves, such as cutting up their fruit and pouring their own drinks. The childminder supports children well to develop the skills that they need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious snacks and meals each day. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active, both in the garden and during outings. The childminder monitors children's safety and teaches them how to keep themselves safe from harm during everyday activities. The childminder offers children clear explanations when small disputes occur. For instance, she gently reminds them to respect and listen to the views of their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They acquire good skills and positive attitudes to support their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300878 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 834043 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond. The provision operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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