Hatton-Smith, Michelle

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 15 February 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder reflects on the service she provides exceptionally well. She actively takes into consideration the views of the children and their parents to make any improvements as necessary.  The childminder works very closely with other settings children attend. They communicate daily, sharing high-quality information about the children's current interests and the level of their development.  Children are impeccably behaved. The childminder is an excellent role model. For example, she actively promotes the use of good manners, sharing and being kind.  The childminder provides an outstanding environment for the children. They choose from an extensive range of enjoyable and exciting resources and activities that significantly enhance their learning. Children learn as they eagerly explore their surroundings, indoors and outdoors.  The children are incredibly independent. The childminder encourages them to make

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This provision is outstanding

their own choices during play and tackle small tasks and challenges throughout the day. Children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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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

 strengthen further the good arrangements to promote ongoing professional development to continually enhance the quality of care and teaching.

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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 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 outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe and knows what to do should she have any concerns about their welfare. The childminder works in excellent partnership with parents, which greatly benefits all. She shares a wealth of information with them about their children's achievements, fully promoting continuity in their learning and care. The childminder has high expectations for the children and plans highly effectively for their individual needs and abilities. The childminder regularly attends relevant training courses and plans to develop this even further to continually improve the quality teaching and care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder excellently follows children's interests and actively engages in high-quality interactions with them to promote and extend their learning and development. For example, children have tremendous fun as they pretend to be builders, dressing up and using tools and large building equipment outside. The childminder expertly questions them, encouraging them to problem solve and think for themselves. She supports children in creating road signs, promoting their literacy skills. The childminder accurately monitors children's learning and plans precisely to help them make the best possible progress. She sources and creates individually tailored resources for children to use. For example, she has created resource packs for parents to use at home to prepare children for visits to the opticians and doctors.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The children share a very close relationship with the childminder. They are happy, settled and thrive in her care. Children's safety is the childminder's top priority. She rigorously risk assesses all areas of her provision and talks to children about safety issues. For example, on walks, children describe possible risks on the pavement, such as broken glass and rubbish, as well as cars and bikes when crossing roads. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They are confident to take risks, according to their age and stage of development, and are confident learners. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, they benefit from healthy eating and lots of opportunities to play outside. The childminder celebrates children's achievements and children are proud of the things they do.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children thrive in this nurturing environment. They are extremely active and highly confident learners. For example, they like to race against each other, counting their steps and cheering each other on. All children make outstanding progress and gain extremely strong skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349672 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 827631 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family 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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