Tallantire, Sarah

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2016 3 February 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

 Children behave well. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively by, for example, using a fair, calm and consistent approach.  The childminder plans a wide range of stimulating activities based on children's interests and needs. She observes children regularly and uses this information to help provide children with challenge. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways by, for example, discussing road safety to help protect children from harm.  The childminder uses effective ways of working with others to support children's learning. For instance, she keeps parents informed of children's progress and offers good ways to support their learning to provide continuity in children's development.  The childminder evaluates her practice and sets key goals for improvement to help achieve the best outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to investigate nature.

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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

 develop further ways for children to investigate nature to support their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children.  The inspector discussed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She helps to ensure that children are kept safe at all times by, for example, checking all aspects of her home to help prevent accidents. The childminder is committed to improving her skills and knowledge. For instance, she attended a course which led to better ways to assess children and plan for their learning. She monitors children's progress well to help meet their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's creative development well. For instance, she provides a range of musical instruments, which children use to make different sounds. She provides a wide range of tools and materials to encourage children to draw and paint. The childminder helps children to develop their language and literacy skills. For example, she sings a wide variety of nursery rhymes to children and reads a range of stories in lively tones. The childminder supports children's personal development well by, for instance, encouraging children to share and take turns as they play with toys and resources. Children learn good physical skills. For instance, they climb, balance and learn to kick, throw and catch objects in the well-resourced garden. The childminder makes the most of local facilities to enrich children's learning. For example, she takes children to the library to support their early literacy skills and visits toddler groups where children learn to relate to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

others to support their personal development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and secure. The childminder builds strong and warm relationships with children, spending time getting to know them well. For instance, she uses her knowledge of children's likes to provide activities that children enjoy. This helps to keep children motivated to learn and builds their confidence. Children have good self-care skills. For example, they learn to put on their shoes and coats, and wash their hands independently. The childminder teaches children healthy routines. For instance, she gives children healthy food choices and provides good ways for children to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They learn to count, sort and group objects to support their early mathematical development. Children have good language skills and develop a good attitude to learning. These skills are valuable for later use in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395819 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 838385 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Teddington, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder provides care for children on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7.30am to 6pm, during school 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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