Childminder EY409636

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2016 31 January 2011

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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 establishes a positive relationship with children. She is kind and caring, and has a good understanding of children's individual needs. Children are happy and settled with the childminder.  The childminder supports children's increasing physical skills effectively. For example, she ensures that children have plenty of exercise and encourages outdoor play as part of their routine. Children enjoyed pushing walkers and going on 'buggy walks' during activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. For example, she encourages parents to share information about what their children know and can do, to provide consistent care and education.  The childminder has a strong awareness of safeguarding matters and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use mathematical language to help children consolidate and extend their learning during play.  The childminder misses opportunities to promote children's independence and self-help skills during daily tasks and hygiene routines.

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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

 improve opportunities to develop children's mathematical skills during play  help children to develop their independence and self-help skills in managing appropriate tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, and sampled documentation, including safeguarding procedures and children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how she evaluates her provision and drives improvements.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. For example, she carries out daily risk assessments, including when out on outings. She enables children to take supervised and reasonable risks as part of their development, for example, to help them understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and works well with other childminders, for instance, to share ideas and keep abreast of current developments in the childcare sector. She uses evaluation to identify her strengths and target areas for improvement. The childminder continues to improve her knowledge and skills to benefit children and their families. For example, she attended training to enhance learning experiences for two-year-olds even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn. She provides interesting and varied experiences to keep children motivated. For example, children enjoyed playing in the sand, exploring sensory play using shaving foam, and playing with musical instruments. The childminder supports children's developing communication and language skills successfully. For example, she responds to children's attempts to communicate by repeating what they say. Children enjoy listening to stories and singing lots of nursery songs. The childminder observes, tracks and assesses children's progress effectively. This helps her to plan challenging activities and identify children's next steps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts positively with children. For example, she comforts and cuddles them if they become tired or need reassurance. Even though children have not been attending for a long time, they are very settled and content. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles well. For example, she provides children with fresh fruit for snack and encourages them to try new foods. The childminder sets clear and age- appropriate boundaries to help children behave well. For example, she encourages children to respect resources, and to share and take turns. Children develop social skills, such as when they mix with other children at toddler groups they attend.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident to explore their surroundings and are able to access toys and equipment to support their play. Children learn about similarities and differences, including through using resources such as role play dolls, toys and books. Overall, children are making good progress from their starting points and gaining important skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409636 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 831771 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She operates during school term times only, from 8am to 4pm, Wednesday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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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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