Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2016 7 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder monitors and evaluates the educational programmes very well, setting challenging targets to improve the provision. All children make outstanding progress from their starting points.  Children have strong relationships with the childminder in this secure, homely and welcoming setting.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of each child's background and needs. She helps children to form secure emotional attachments and provides a strong base for their developing independence.  The childminder is inspirational. She is well qualified and highly motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement. Children are extremely happy, confident and self- assured, forming highly respectful relationships with the childminder, who knows their personalities extremely well.  The childminder has well-established partnerships with external agencies and other professionals. She promptly seeks the additional support children need to help them

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This provision is outstanding

progress quickly.  Children are highly motivated and very keen to learn in this welcoming setting. They show an excellent level of independence and manage many tasks by themselves.

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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

 build on the excellent opportunities during planned activities to help children to think more creatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed childcare activities and talked to the childminder.  The inspector examined a range of documentation including policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's developmental records.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector went on a walk with the children and childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very well qualified and regularly attends a variety of training to strengthen her working practices. Her rigorous reflection and monitoring of daily practice promote high quality outcomes for children. For example, since the last inspection the childminder has improved her knowledge of using technology. She has helped children to select and use technology confidently. For example, children delight in using the digital camera to take photographs of each other. The childminder has established exceptionally strong links with parents. She keeps parents extremely well informed about all aspects of their children's care, for example, using a very detailed daily journal and photographs. Parents contribute to their children's learning and discuss their progress regularly with the childminder. She is extremely knowledgeable about safeguarding children and the procedures to follow if she has a concern for a child's welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children have plenty of opportunities to speak and share ideas and are confident in their approach to language. The childminder skilfully offers children new words to enrich their vocabulary and to support their development. For example, she is particularly perceptive to gaps in children's learning and provides additional support to help all children to become confident communicators. The childminder plans activities focused precisely on children's individual learning needs and offers interesting and stimulating ways for them to learn. She observes children meticulously as they play and joins in to introduce fresh challenges to extend each child's learning. However, she does not always help children to think creatively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's very relaxed and homely environment. She provides them with an excellent range of exciting and varied resources. Children confidently explore and make choices about their play. Children make significant progress in their concentration levels and are motivated to learn. The childminder encourages children to talk about objects and living things, for example, during daily walks. Children are very independent and manage small tasks and their personal care. For example, they learn to operate taps to help themselves to water when they are thirsty. The childminder talks to children about safety, for example, helping them understand the dangers of strangers. The childminder helps children to follow the house rules using very clear guidance. Children's behaviour is exemplary.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children making outstanding progress in their learning and learn a broad range of skills that prepare them extremely well for the move to school when they are older.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427836 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 823350 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Sheen, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She has a National Vocational Qualification at level 3. The childminder has strong links with local playgroups, Barnes Children's Centre and the local nursery school where most of the children she cares for attend. She operates 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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