Childminder EY462603

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows children well and quickly identifies any additional support they need. Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  The childminder completes accurate, ongoing assessments of children's progress. She monitors their learning to plan for the next steps in their development and provides a range of activities that build on children's interests.  Children share strong attachments with this warm and caring childminder. She is sensitive to children's needs, values their opinions, and praises their achievements.  The childminder is a good role model. Children learn to share, take turns and to be kind to their friends. They regularly go to community groups and mix with others, which helps to promote their social skills and prepares them well for school.  The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She seeks the views of parents and

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This provision is good

children and demonstrates continuous improvements in the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements at home to further enhance children's learning and development.  There are few opportunities for children to see words and print to increase their early reading skills as they play.

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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 systems to engage and encourage parents to share information on their children's achievements at home, to support children's learning further  extend opportunities for children to see more words and print, to further develop their early reading skills.

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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 knows the procedures to follow in the event of any safeguarding concerns and regularly reviews her risk assessments to make sure she keeps children safe. The childminder promptly discusses any gaps in children's learning with parents. This has had as positive impact on outcomes for children. Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with legislation and makes good use of opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills through research and training. She monitors children's progress and interests to provide consistently challenging learning experiences. The childminder has good partnerships with providers at other settings children attend, to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she joins in with children's play, skilfully helps them to speak in sentences and to pronounce words correctly. Children enjoy practising early writing skills and confidently name some colours. They demonstrate good control as they secure lids back onto the pens. Children describe their drawings, which helps to develop their early writing skills. Children are encouraged to count while they play with toys and while they look at their favourite books. All children have good opportunities to be creative. For example, children have fun using their imagination during pretend play. The childminder consistently praises children's achievements. Younger children are confident to express their own thoughts and feelings.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time getting to know children well. A good settling-in procedure is agreed with parents in accordance with their children's needs. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, children enjoy a variety of freshly cooked meals and healthy snacks. They enjoy walks to see the horses and benefit from physical activities at the childminder's home and at the park. The range of activities and resources provided help children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experiences. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to use the stairs safely, take part in evacuation drills and learn about road safety. Children learn to manage their independence and self-help skills at a young age. For instance, they wash their hands with little prompting, choose and select their own resources, and learn to make decisions for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress, given their starting points. They develop the key skills needed for their future learning and are well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462603 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 939908 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 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames in Surrey. The provision operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, 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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