Shield-Walmsley, Abigail Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2016 1 May 2012

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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

 Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning, to help them support children at home.  The childminder uses successful ways to extend language development. For example, she repeats children's speech and models longer sentences as they play. Children communicate well and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is a good teacher and understands how young children learn. She plans a wide range of interesting activities and skilfully responds to children's interests as they play. For example, she enhances discussions about animals by sharing an animal book with the children.  Children form good relationships with the childminder. She is warm, caring and nurturing. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions, so they can think and solve problems for themselves.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical ideas.

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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

 provide children with sufficient time to respond to ideas and solve problems for themselves  increase the opportunities for children to develop further their awareness of mathematical ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documents and policies, including evidence of suitability, safeguarding arrangements, and children's learning records.  The inspector viewed the area of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector took parents' written views into account.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her provision to help identify areas for development. She seeks parents' views and listens to what children have to say. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children and understands the correct procedure to follow if she has concerns. The childminder works closely with other settings where children attend and ensures continuity of care. She checks on children's development effectively to maintain a good overview of their progress. This enables her to quickly identify if there are any gaps in children's learning and plan to meet their needs. Parents state that they are happy with the service the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of observations to identify children's next steps in learning and plans suitably challenging activities to enable them to make good progress. The childminder interacts well with children and supports their communication and language well. Children develop an early interest in books and enjoy listening to stories, often asking for a book to be read again. The childminder skilfully engages children as she reads. For example, she encourages children to finish sentences in familiar books. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she teaches children how to hold their arms to catch a ball, and takes them to explore activities in the local park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She gives children lots of praise and values their ideas. She promotes children's independence skills well. For example, the childminder encourages children to dress themselves in their outdoor clothes and involves them in tidy-up routines. Children learn about the wider world and develop good social skills. For example, the childminder plans a range of activities and outings, and raises children's awareness of the community in which they live. The childminder teaches children about staying safe. For example, during a picnic role-play activity, she reminded children about being careful with the tea pot as children pretended to pour drinks. The childminder is a good role model and manages behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress with the childminder. They are curious, confident learners and are fully engaged in their learning. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510903 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 836945 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She operates from her home in Richmond-upon- Thames. She works Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification.

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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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