Childminder EY294994

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 2016 4 July 2011

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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 supports children's communication and language skills very well. For example, he extends children's learning through skilful questioning. Children are enthusiastic learners and share their thoughts and ideas well.  Partnerships with parents and other providers are strong. The regular two-way flow of information provides continuity for children.  The childminder regularly reflects on his teaching practice and shares ideas for improvements with his co-minder and her assistant. He gains the views of parents to help make positive changes and maintain good outcomes for children.  Children enjoy healthy meals and regular fresh air and exercise, and they develop a good awareness of living healthy lifestyles.  Children form positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, and supports children's emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a wide range of play experiences for children who prefer to learn outside, to extend their good learning as much as possible.  The childminder does not always make the most of routines, such as mealtimes, to promote opportunities for older children to develop their independence even more fully.

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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

 increase learning experiences for those children who prefer to learn outside, to further extend their good learning  make the most of routines, such as mealtimes, to promote opportunities for older children to develop their independence still further.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures to follow if he has concerns for a child's welfare. He completes thorough risk assessments to help ensure children's safety. The childminder keeps his skills and knowledge up to date. For instance, he completes regular training and shares ideas for good practice with other professionals, to help maintain good standards. The childminder monitors children's progress well. He has built strong relationships with parents to support children's learning at home effectively. Parents speak positively about the childminder. They say they value the good-quality care and learning environment that he, his co- childminder and her assistant provide together.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and assessments of children's achievements. He uses the information, and his good knowledge of how children learn effectively, to plan for children's next steps in learning. Children explore early technology and develop good early mathematical skills through enjoyable activities. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for children to count and solve number problems during 'number hunts' outside, and encourages them to add and subtract the number of shapes as they play. Children willingly take part in the varied range of stimulating activities that the childminder plans for them. For example, they enjoy investigating different materials, shapes and textures and being creative with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure, and settle quickly into the childminder's care. The childminder teaches children to value differences in society, through a variety of interesting activities. For example, they learn about different festivals and cultures. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active. They develop good, hygienic practices. For instance, they know to wash their hands before eating. Children develop a strong awareness of keeping themselves safe. For example, the childminder teaches children about the importance of ensuring their food is not too hot before eating. Children play cooperatively and behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop strong social skills and confidence as they mix with others. Children enjoy engaging in imaginative play and they develop some early literacy skills, such as recognising and writing their names. They develop good problem-solving skills and gain confidence in their abilities. Children acquire the key skills they need to move on to the next stage in their learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY294994 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 826995 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. He lives in Twickenham, Middlesex. He works with a co-childminder, who is also his wife, and her assistant. He works from Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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