Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2016 9 November 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively improves her practice. For example, she attends courses regularly and updates her professional knowledge, to build on her teaching skills.  The childminder works well in partnerships with parents to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and helps them to support children's learning at home.  The childminder's teaching is good. She questions children skilfully during their play and effectively challenges their thinking skills. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder encourages children's independence very well, to help them become confident in their own abilities. For example, children enjoy buttering their toast at snack time and are eager to volunteer to clean the floor following an activity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently help children to learn more about the differences between people in society, to fully promote their awareness of the world around them.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to develop children's early understanding of shapes and numbers, to strengthen their mathematical skills.

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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

 build on opportunities to help children understand more about the world in which they live, to further promote their awareness of diversity  strengthen further the good mathematics teaching, to help children fully develop their understanding of numbers and shapes as they play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including policies, procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents that they provided in writing.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice. She also seeks the views of parents and children, to involve them in the self-evaluation process. Parents are very complimentary about the service she provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of the process to follow should she need to report any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder works well in partnership with other providers and maintains a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps, and uses this successfully to move children forward in their learning. The childminder provides age-appropriate support and promotes the development of children's communication and language skills well. Children are confident talkers and join in conversations happily. The childminder provides a good range of resources overall to build on children's learning. Children have good opportunities to be creative and have lots of fun; for instance, as they enjoy pretending to prepare party food using playdough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to help new children settle. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests and routines. Children are motivated and confidently make choices about what they want to play with. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children good manners. She manages children's behaviour well and teaches them to share, take turns and play cooperatively. For example, she encourages children to reach decisions together about what happens next in their play. The childminder is caring and supportive. Children thrive in her care and demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she teaches children about good hygiene routines, and provides them with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, and regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, confident learners and are fully engaged in their learning. For example, they enthusiastically explored the effects of the large bubbles they made and enjoyed talking about how they make healthy fruit drinks. They develop good early writing skills; for example, as they practise writing their names. Younger children enjoy making marks on paper using crayons that they can easily grip. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404859 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 831335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She operates her service from her home in Richmond, Surrey. She works Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round. She has a relevant early years 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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