Childminder 511037

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 21 July 2011

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not fully effective in monitoring children's progress. She does not always identify gaps in children's learning to ensure they make good progress.  The childminder does not evaluate her teaching practice, or the overall quality of her provision, effectively to ensure that it is consistently good. She does not gain parents' views to help her identify areas for improvement.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's awareness of good hygiene routines and practices.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder supports children's language development effectively. For instance, she models words well to support children's developing speech.  Children form positive relationships with the kind and caring childminder and settle quickly into her care. They feel safe and secure, and behave well.  The childminder provides a range of support to promote children's good health. For example, children eat healthily and have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve the quality of assessment to accurately identify children's stages of development in all areas, and use this to ensure that planning supports children to make the best possible progress. 30/04/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 develop systems to identify any strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement in the quality of the provision and include the views of parents to drive future improvements  review the routines to further develop children's independence and awareness of good personal hygiene.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.  The inspector examined a sample of policies, learning records and other documents.  The inspector observed the childminder and children during play.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's safety and welfare and, overall, does this well. However, she is less effective in promoting their learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may cause concern for a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. However, she does not assess children's progress closely enough to consistently support them to make good progress. Partnerships with parents are generally good. For example, the childminder holds daily discussions with parents and they share regular information, which provides continuity for children. However, the childminder does not regularly consider how to improve her teaching practice, or gain the views of parents to identify areas for improvement. She attends the required training and undertakes some general research to help improve her knowledge and to keep up to date with changes in legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides children with some challenging experiences. For example, she helps them to gain an awareness of counting as they count the carriages they have lined up on the train. The childminder records some observations and shares these with parents, helping them to become involved in their children's learning. Although there are weaknesses in the arrangements to assess children's progress, the childminder knows the children suitably well and can talk in general terms about their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder takes children on regular outings. Children gain an awareness of the local environment and develop their social skills when they mix with others. They develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they engage in conversations about road safety when on outings. However, the childminder does not always consider children's progress and future learning needs with regards to their awareness of hygienic practices and routines. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement and promotes their emotional well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children enjoy their time with the childminder but do not consistently make the best possible progress. They confidently make choices in their play and learning and show an eagerness to learn. Children develop an interest in early literacy. For instance, they enjoy reading books with the childminder and exploring writing materials. They also learn about differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn about different festivals and they dress up in outfits that reflect different roles. Overall, children are given suitable support to acquire key skills for the next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511037 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 842371 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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