Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 April 2016 1 March 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 uses daily routines to teach children ways to keep themselves safe and well. Children begin to learn how to follow rules and act safely as, for example, they tidy toys, travel between locations, hunt for insects, pick berries and build dens.  The childminder plans and coordinates exceptional levels of continuity in children's care and learning. She nurtures children's imaginative play and learning, and broadens their knowledge of the world exceptionally well. She provides an exciting range of activities, which include, for example, taking children to visit local groups and on outings that are simply inspiring.  The childminder prepares children extremely well for the next stage in their learning. For example, she helps children make rapid progress in their knowledge, and nurtures their confidence, communication and social skills in time for school.  The childminder is highly effective in sharing information with, and securing support

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This provision is outstanding

from, outside agencies. For instance, where appropriate, she helps parents secure additional funding promptly and uses it to ensure every child makes outstanding progress from their unique starting points.  Children thrive in the childminder's care. Parents are extremely happy with her teaching and generosity in going 'above and beyond' their hopes and expectations.

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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

 continue to explore creative ways to help children who are learning English as an additional language make outstanding progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed care routines and teaching, and the impact of these on children's safety, welfare and learning.  The inspector reviewed policies and discussed the procedures relating to children's safety and welfare with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, the childminder's planning and evaluation of activities, and information exchanged with parents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communication from parents.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about the impact of her training, experience and practice on children's well-being, learning and development.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Children flourish in the care of this extraordinarily special childminder, who is admirably successful in raising services for children and their families across the local community. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder diligently updates her training and knowledge in child protection, safeguarding and welfare. She is highly responsible in implementing policies and procedures to keep children safe, and vigilant in her supervision of children. The childminder's self-evaluation is extremely effective in ensuring she continues to improve her already outstanding service. For example, she is keen to explore further resources and teaching strategies that will provide even greater support for children who are learning English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder draws on her excellent professional network and extensive experience to sustain outstanding levels of knowledge and practice. Highly effective partnerships help children make rapid progress in their learning. She presents parents with information that is relevant and clear, and involves them fully in assessing their children's progress. Parents help to identify next steps in their children's learning and know how to help them because the childminder shares effective teaching strategies with parents. For example, she gives parents suggestions for activities designed to develop specific communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form secure, warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. She is exceptionally attentive to what children say and highly responsive to their needs. The childminder skilfully nurtures and challenges individual children, while also showing them how to co-operate with one another. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and manners, which she models kindly and consistently. For example, young children soon learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Older children politely inform her when they are going to the downstairs bathroom, as they become increasingly independent and ready for school.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children quickly settle, sleep when they need to, and become increasing self-confident. They thoroughly enjoy exploring the extensive range of opportunities for physical and creative play on offer. Children learn to show kindness to each other and respect each other's differences. They enjoy mixing with other children and adults as they readily explore new adventures, for instance, on visits to local attractions, farms and parklands. Children make outstanding progress in their learning and development, taking into account their starting points and capabilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282221 Local authority Hounslow Inspection number 826820 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Feltham, Middlesex in the London Borough of Hounslow. The childminder provides care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for Bank Holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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