Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 2016 21 February 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 completes accurate, regular and precise assessments. She plans a broad range of experiences that build on children's future learning needs. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects well on her provision. She is committed to providing a positive and engaging learning environment where children can develop new skills.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. For example, she regularly talks to them about children's progress and plans activities that interest children as soon as they begin their time with her.  The kind and caring childminder provides a calm and homely environment. Babies settle well and have strong, secure attachments.  The childminder implements highly effective risk assessments and her good policies and procedures into her daily practice. She provides a safe and secure environment for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities for babies to explore freely and make choices about their play.  The childminder misses opportunities to enhance babies' sensory play and exploration.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities for babies to explore freely and make independent choices about their play  develop opportunities for babies and young children to explore using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during activities and held discussions about children's learning and behaviour.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, risk assessments and the children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions with her in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continuously updates her knowledge. For instance, she accesses research and training. This has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides. The childminder pursues advice and support. For example, she has established good partnerships with other professionals and strives to improve outcomes for children. The childminder actively seeks the views of parents and children and makes positive changes that enhance her provision. Parents are very pleased about the care and learning the childminder provides. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress accurately and highlights any specific needs and gaps in learning. She provides a good commentary to children's activities and builds on their vocabulary. For example, she sings to babies, responds well to their babble and uses repetitive language. Children develop a love for books and often seek the childminder's engagement. The childminder teaches young children mathematical skills during daily activities. For example, she regularly counts with children. The childminder extends the ideas of children during their play. For example, she provided babies with a stick for the xylophone and praised them when they proudly made different sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. She responds well to children's emotional needs and recognises when they need reassurance and comfort. The childminder supports children's health and well-being highly effectively. For example, she provides children with healthy meals and snacks. Children regularly enjoy fresh air and physical exercise when they play in the garden or go for walks, including visits to feed the ducks and to see the boats at the river. Children learn about road safety when out in the local environment. Resources and activities reflect and value the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good experiences to gain important skills in preparation for their next stage of learning and education. For example, babies learn to feed themselves and communicate through actions, expressions and verbal responses. Children are confident to have a go at new experiences. They show interest in the world around them. For example, babies investigate how to operate equipment and show good small muscle control.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451057 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1062863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Twickenham, within the London Borough of Richmond. The provision operates Monday to Friday, from 8am 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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