Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 8 February 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

 Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their abilities and plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy and form strong attachments with the childminder. They show high levels of belonging and self-esteem.  The childminder has high expectations of the children. Children learn to share, take turns, and respect and consider the needs of others.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She regularly informs parents about their children's progress and encourages them to support their children's learning and development at home.  The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she has established good partnerships with the other settings children attend, to promote a shared approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. However, she has not pursued all opportunities for continuous professional development to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think for themselves and respond to questions.

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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 professional development, to bring the quality of teaching to the highest level  provide children with sufficient time to think about and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 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 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 in protecting children from abuse and neglect. The childminder regularly risk assesses her home to help ensure potential hazards are minimised. She practises the fire drill with the children so they are fully aware of what action to take in an emergency. The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She puts strategies in place to close quickly any identified gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to make improvements to her provision. She reads childcare publications and shares good practice with other childminders, which help her keep up to date with legislation and current practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the wide range of resources the childminder provides. The childminder follows their lead and provides a running commentary of what she and the children are doing. For example, they built a train track together and added small farm animals, which helped to promote speech and language development. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to promote their early mathematical and literacy skills. For example, children enjoy looking at their favourite books and develop an understanding of numbers as they engage in creative play. The children have fun manipulating play dough, and use their imagination as they mould it into various shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process and spends time getting to know children and their families well. Children regularly spend time outdoors. For example, they visit local parks and enjoy walks by the river. Children develop an awareness of their own safety. For example, they are encouraged to take safe risks on apparatus at the park. The childminder plans activities that encourage children's awareness of different communities and the wider world. They regularly meet with other children, which helps to support their social skills. Children behave well. Clear boundaries are in place and the childminder praises their achievements. Children have good opportunities to develop high levels of independence through consistent routines and the childminder's support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious and motivated learners. They develop good self-confidence and independence skills to prepare them well for their next steps in development and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356632 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 835350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames. The provision operates Tuesday to Friday, from 9am 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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