Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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 demonstrates a strong understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides children with a wide range of interesting and challenging activities. Children make good progress from their initial starting points.  The childminder is a very good role model and children build strong friendships. Children learn to share and be part of a group. They are extremely kind and show tolerance and consideration towards each other as they play happily.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She shares a wide range of information that helps keep them informed of their children's development and how this can be supported at home. Parents comment that they are highly appreciative of the care and teaching their children receive.  The childminder regularly evaluates her good practice, in order to help her identify and secure future improvements. She seeks out and acts on the views of her co-minder,

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This provision is good

parents and children, in order to develop her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think about and respond to her enthusiastic questioning.  The childminder does not promote children's independence enough through allowing children to carry out some small and achievable tasks for 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

 allow children more time to process their ideas and think about how they will respond to questions that are asked  provide more opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills and complete some small tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's information and learning records, safeguarding procedures, qualifications and training certificates, self- evaluation, attendance registers and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her joint childminder and assistant, and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed an adult-led activity and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes of these with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedure to be taken if she has concerns regarding the welfare of a child. Furthermore, she teaches children ways to keep themselves safe through their play and activities. The childminder regularly monitors and tracks children's progress. Any identified gaps in their learning are quickly closed. The childminder is committed to improving her practice and the quality of her teaching. For example, she attends ongoing training to enhance her skills and knowledge, and regularly discusses her practice and ideas for activities with her co- childminder. The childminder has developed a professional relationship with other settings children attend and they work well together to support consistency in care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from high-quality teaching. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children as they play and uses this information to plan for their future learning. Overall, children's communication and language development is well supported. For example, the childminder models language clearly and introduces new vocabulary, such as 'dinosaur' and 'extinct', as children play. The childminder promotes children's literacy development well. For example, she engages children in reading stories and skilfully uses pictures to help them understand how stories are structured. Children have good opportunities to explore using their senses. For example, they observe what happens to water as it dries and how sand and foam feel as they flow through their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's senses of self-confidence and self-esteem are promoted well. For example, the childminder offers praise and encouragement to support children in making effective bonds and attachments with her. Children learn about healthy eating and the childminder encourages them to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they readily wash their hands and eat a superb range of nutritious, home-cooked meals. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air outdoors. The childminder provides children with a range of activities that help teach them about their community and people in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the key skills in readiness for school. Children are confident and social, and fully engage in their activities. They develop early mathematics skills throughout their play. For example, they make comparisons between size and weight, and compare objects and learn about different quantities. Children develop their emerging writing skills. For example, they recognise their names and write them independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484532 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1006613 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 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 2015 and lives in Richmond-upon-Thames. She also works with a co-childminder and her assistant. The childminder operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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