Childminder 511039

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 4 May 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 works well in partnership with parents, to meet children's needs. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being, and helps them to support children's learning at home.  The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children's learning to identify the stages of their development and what they need to do next. Children make good progress and are motivated to learn.  The childminder is actively involved in children's play and supports their language skills effectively. For example, she helps to extend their vocabulary by using descriptive language as they play.  The childminder builds good bonds with children. She is calm, caring and nurturing. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care. Children have fun as they play and explore.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently recognise when to give children more time and space to explore and try things for themselves.  The childminder does not always use a broad range of questions to challenge children even further 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

 provide children with sufficient time to respond to ideas and solve problems for themselves to help develop their thinking skills further  use a range of effective questions to help children develop their ideas and extend their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate the effectiveness of her setting and to make improvements. She reflects on her practice effectively and values the views of parents to identify how she can further improve outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder works well in partnership with other providers and maintains a continuous approach to children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that engage them well based on their interests. She helps children to develop their early literacy skills successfully. For example, children had fun as they travelled around the garden retelling the story of a bear hunt, and they enjoyed making marks in the sand using their fingers and toes. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities to support children's physical development. For example, children persevered as they tried to keep a hoop moving around their waist and carefully climbed through obstacles. The childminder encourages children to be imaginative, such as when they use role play costumes to create characters and use these creatively in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of children and their families to help support children's needs. She encourages children to be kind and gentle towards each other and teaches them to share resources and take turns. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. She supports children's emotional development well. She offers praise and encouragement throughout activities, helping children to develop their self- esteem and confidence. She supports children's social skills effectively and helps them to learn about the wider world. For example, the childminder plans a range of activities and outings, and raises children's awareness of the community they live in. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides nutritious meals and snacks and encourages children to make healthy food choices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills and are fully engaged in their learning. They are well prepared for their next stage of learning and move to school. Children are good communicators. They talk confidently to adults using descriptive language and join in conversations with their friends. Children are developing good mathematical skills. For example, they used numbers beyond 10 confidently and accurately as they played hide and seek.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511039 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1052703 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She operates from her home in Teddington, Middlesex. She works Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 5.30pm all year.

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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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