Childminder EY475943

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 have a wealth of interesting activities and resources to choose from. They are challenged, motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports young children's early speaking skills well. For example, she asks questions to extend their learning, gives them time to respond and listens carefully, valuing what they have to say.  The childminder has a good observation and monitoring system in place to keep track of children's good progress. She quickly identifies and addresses any areas where children may need targeted support.  The childminder has highly effective settling-in processes in place. For example, she incorporates young children's care routines into her routine and gives children lots of time and attention to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder is confident in her evaluation of her practice. She keeps herself up to date with current legislation and accurately identifies areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best of opportunities to increase children's awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others in society.  The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning and development.

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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 more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of their own cultures and backgrounds and those of others in the community and wider world  build on the already good partnerships with parents by further developing ways for them to contribute and be involved in their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations of the service she provides and has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is very reflective and regularly evaluates her provision, taking into account the views of parents and children. She sets clear priorities for improvement and makes positive changes to benefit the children. For example, she has recently developed the way in which her resources are laid out to make them more interesting for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. Overall, the childminder has good partnerships with parents, who state that they are happy with the care that they and their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn through a wide variety of experiences and are highly motivated by activities that reflect their interests. For example, children are interested in rockets and aeroplanes and enjoy flying them around the home. They then draw their own, experimenting with different colours and mark-making tools. The childminder gets to know the children well and makes regular observations and accurate assessments of what they can do. She skilfully involves herself in their play and asks purposeful questions to support them to come up with answers to problems by themselves. The childminder actively supports children's sensory play. For example, children play with different coloured ice blocks and observe what happens as they melt in the sun.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and share warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This has a positive effect on their emotional well-being. The childminder encourages positive behaviour. Children receive lots of encouragement and praise, which develops their self-esteem and confidence very well. Children are encouraged to be independent and enjoy the responsibility of completing small tasks. They enjoy helping to tidy up their toys after they have finished an activity. Children develop an awareness of their own safety. For example, they are encouraged to take safe risks on apparatus in the garden and at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident, communicate well and enjoy physical play. For example, they enjoy playing in the garden, gently bouncing on the trampoline, and playing hide and seek. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475943 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 980568 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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