Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2016 29 July 2013

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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 has a kind and caring manner and responds sensitively to the individual needs of young children. They form strong emotional attachments with her and settle in well. Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care.  The childminder develops strong working partnerships with parents to achieve a consistent approach to children's learning and well-being.  The childminder allows children to be creative and promotes their imaginations well during their play. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. She makes good use of the views of parents, children and other professionals to identify priorities and make improvements that benefit the children.  Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day and follow good table manners. They learn to share and follow the childminder's simple instructions well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage staff from other settings that children attend to share information about children's learning and progress, to help promote consistency in children's development.  Occasionally, activities are too challenging for children, so they sometimes lose interest and the opportunity to learn effectively at such times.

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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

 encourage staff from other settings that children attend to share information about children's learning, to help promote consistency in children's development  create more opportunities for children to learn new skills through activities that are not too challenging, to keep them motivated and interested in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector took account of written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her practice at appropriate times throughout the inspection, looked at samples of the childminder's policies and checked evidence of her training and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has made effective changes since the last inspection, to provide good- quality care. For example, she keeps precise records of children's hours of attendance and provides stimulating and safe environments in which children can play and learn. The childminder has effective procedures in place to help protect children and understands how to deal with any concerns, to promote their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is very well qualified and gains valuable knowledge of successful practice, to improve her teaching and achieve better outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to identify children's staring points, to guide initial assessments and plan for children's learning from start. The childminder tracks individual children's progress accurately, to help them continually move forward in their learning. She encourages children to use a range of equipment and toys independently, and skilfully questions and guides children to achieve their next steps in learning. The childminder helps children to understand simple mathematical ideas. For example, she uses simple positional language as they put puzzle pieces in the correct place, to help children learn to recognise shapes and sizes. She has an effective approach, to help children develop good thinking and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to be confident and develop good self-esteem, including through allowing them to make choices in a variety of ways. She teaches children to help one another and they behave well as they play. The childminder recognises when children need time to rest, so that they are ready for what comes next. She provides a range of opportunities for children to learn about the local environment and community. For example, children enjoy trips to different places and local groups. They begin to learn about diversity and respecting others, through a range of everyday experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and the move to school when the time comes. They enjoy looking through books and naming what they can see in the pictures. Children develop their physical and exploratory skills well; for example, as they visit parks and enjoy climbing, running and exploring the world around them. Children enjoy music and eagerly listen to the different sounds it makes. They name the colours of the toys around them and learn to count in order. Children use resources to make marks, and they explain their pictures they draw.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333288 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1048944 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Twickenham, Middlesex, in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. The childminder operates her service on Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks a year. She holds a degree in Early Years and Leadership in Practice.

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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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