Childminder 109341

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2016 17 September 2012

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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 share strong relationships with the childminder. They are confident, purposefully engaged and are well motivated to learn.  Children develop healthy lifestyles effectively. The programme for their physical development has been improved since the last inspection. Children now enjoy frequent challenging physical play, and have healthy meals and snacks, which are well matched to their individual needs.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for children, and the activities reflect children's individual needs and interests well.  The childminder and her assistant recognise the benefits of professional development. The childminder has made strong progress since the last inspection. All actions and recommendations made then have been addressed effectively.  The childminder provides a secure and welcoming environment for all children. They behave well and are familiar with routines. They learn to respect individual differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider ways to fully involve parents in their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always precisely evaluate the success of activities in order to ensure that every child enjoys highly challenging experiences.

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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 partnerships with parents further to work more closely with them and enhance children's learning at home  evaluate activities precisely to gain a sharper focus for future planning to enhance children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children participating in activities indoors and outdoors, and viewed areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection, including how she evaluates her service to make improvements.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's development records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their responsibility regarding child protection issues. The childminder supports her assistant well, which helps to promote consistent teaching. They work effectively to provide a professional and friendly service. They talk to parents each day and have made useful links with other professionals involved in children's care and learning. Parents' feedback indicates that they are happy with the care that their children receive. The childminder reflects on her practice well to identify areas for further improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Overall, she assesses and monitors children's progress effectively. The childminder and her assistant support children well by using skilful interventions. They encourage children to think and solve problems. For example, when they asked questions, children worked as a team to make a path using large blocks. Children are curious and eager to learn. They become fascinated by insects and have great fun using magnifying glasses to search for other creatures. The childminder extends children's learning well. For example, she helps children to use cards to identify the insects they find. She reads stories about insects to extend their learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder provides a homely environment where children are happy, settled and confident to express their wishes. Children develop positive patterns of behaviour. For example, they play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children develop their independence well. For example, they help themselves to resources and help to tidy up. Children show high levels of self-esteem. They receive lots of praise and encouragement and are willing to try things for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop positive relationships and play well with others. Children are well motivated to learn. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109341 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1048577 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Hounslow, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder works each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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