Childminder EY331524

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 6 May 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children make choices from a wealth of interesting activities and resources. They are independent, motivated to learn and make good progress.  The childminder is confident in her evaluation of her practice. She keeps herself up to date with new legislation and identifies areas for improvement effectively.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess their abilities and plan for the next steps in their learning.  Children behave impeccably. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. For example, she actively promotes the use of good manners, sharing and being kind.  The childminder builds excellent bonds with the children. She is friendly and caring, and spends time playing and talking with children in a positive way. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's knowledge and understanding of technology is not as well developed as other aspects of their learning.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to challenge older children further with activities that are more complex.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to explore information and communication technology further  enhance activities for older children, providing more challenging experiences to extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has very good relationships with parents and shares information with them regularly through daily diaries and discussions. She keeps them involved and up to date with their children's learning and development. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress, to identify what they need to do next and highlight any areas where they might need extra support. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings the children attend and shares information to support successful moves between these settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with the wide variety of resources the childminder provides. The childminder follows the children's lead in play. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to promote their early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children are motivated to develop their pencil control during activities based on dinosaurs. The childminder plans appropriate next steps for children's learning, taking into account their interests and developmental needs. She makes accurate assessments and monitors children's development effectively. The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, during play, she asks appropriate questions that help to extend children's learning and encourages them to solve problems by themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder takes exceptional care of children's well-being. Children share a very close relationship with the childminder who provides an exceptionally caring and nurturing home-from-home experience. The childminder risk assesses all areas of her provision rigorously to help maintain children's safety. Children talk extremely confidently about road safety, fire safety and the evacuation procedure to follow in the childminder's home. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for children to explore the world around them. They engage in regular physical activity outdoors and enjoy outings in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident and motivated learners that enjoy their learning. Children have an interest in early literacy. They count confidently and learn the skills they need for the future. Children's knowledge of how to keep themselves safe is exceptional. All children make good progress and are prepared well for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331524 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 834681 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Kew, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays and bank 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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