Childminder EY443471

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 9 October 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

 The childminder provides a comfortable, caring environment. Children independently access a wide range of toys and resources that challenges and motivates them to learn.  Children are happy, settled and develop secure attachments with the childminder, building their confidence and self-esteem. She knows individual children and their families very well and works in partnership with parents to support children's needs.  The childminder observes children as they play, assessing their achievements and detecting any gaps in their development. She plans additional experiences and focused support to help these gaps close. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder uses good communication skills to constantly engage children. Children develop good listening and speaking skills, and use these well.  The childminder has formed successful partnerships with other childminders. She meets

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This provision is good

up with them regularly to share good practice ideas and keep up to date with current legislation.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely take into account the views of parents when deciding what could be improved at the setting.  The childminder does not always seize opportunities that arise to extend children's thinking and learning as fully as possible during activities.

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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

 extend further the partnerships with parents to involve them more fully in the process of self-evaluation to help identify strengths and areas for improvement  build more fully on children's interest in activities to extend their learning as fully as possible.

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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 and outdoor 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. She regularly reflects on her practice to identify areas for development, for example she evaluates her activities and collects feedback from children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her role to protect children. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Adults within the home are suitably vetted and children are supervised well at all times. Overall, the childminder works in partnership with parents well to support their children's development. For example, she gives daily feedback and shares development reports with them, to keep them up to date with how their children are progressing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses information from her ongoing observations to plan activities based around children's interests and next steps in learning. She interacts thoughtfully and very successfully with children during their play. They enjoy chatting to her and she listens patiently, giving them time to put their thoughts into words. Children delight in outdoor activities and develop a good understanding of the natural world. For example, they go on nature walks, collecting autumn leaves, sticks and pine cones. The childminder supports children's independence during play. For example, she uses creative activities to allow children to explore a wide range of resources. They choose what they would like to use during sticking activities and the childminder follows their lead really well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour well, for example, she uses praise and encouragement to help them achieve and to develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children are really well behaved, kind and considerate and have good manners. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to participate in active outdoor play and provides them with healthy and nutritious home-cooked food. Children demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of safety as they play outside. For example, they play on the trampoline, telling the childminder they must do up the zip so they don't fall and hurt themselves, and manage to do this independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development. They display good levels of confidence and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. For example, children develop good independence skills and express themselves clearly. Children eagerly join in with activities to support their early literacy skills such as recognising and learning the sounds of letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443471 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1059188 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. The childminder offers care on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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