Childminder EY483608

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 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

 The childminder offers children a broad range of exciting activities. She assesses children's development regularly and uses this information to provide suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress.  Children form warm bonds with the childminder and she supports their emotional well- being effectively. Children are secure, happy and motivated to learn.  The childminder evaluates her setting well and seeks opportunities to improve her skills and develop her practice. For example, she is proactive in searching for further training courses to support her continuous development.  Children are safe and secure in the childminder's care. She assesses thoroughly to eliminate or minimise any hazards on her premises and before taking children out.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage parents to exchange information about their child's ongoing achievements at home.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage very young children to explore with their senses.

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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 opportunities for parents to share information about their children's learning at home  develop a range of opportunities to encourage very young children's interest in sensory play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder with the children and spoke with her about their learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about the arrangements for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector sampled the documentation the childminder uses to support her practice.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures to ensure children's welfare. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and this has aided improvements since registration. For example, she attended a course on supporting reluctant children to talk which she uses successfully to enhance her teaching skills. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children's day. For example, she has daily discussions and provides written feedback about the babies' routines and immediate needs. The childminder seeks parents' views about her service and their comments are all positive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points well. She regularly observes and assesses children's achievements and helps them develop new skills. The childminder has a good awareness of supporting very young babies' early development. For example, she plans a range of effective activities to enable babies to move around, reach out and explore the toys. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills successfully in many ways. For example, she models vocabulary effectively and asks questions to develop children's speaking skills. The oldest children enjoy playing with the playdough, which the childminder uses effectively to develop their mathematical understanding . For example, they learn about shapes, size and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She knows the children well and responds promptly to their needs, for example, when they become tired or hungry. The childminder models kindness and respect, and teaches children about using good manners. Children are independent learners. From a young age, each child receives support to undertake routine tasks with minimal assistance. The childminder supports children's social skills effectively. For example, she takes them to different groups to learn to play with others. Children learn about healthy routines. They enjoy a range of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and curious learners. They have good levels of concentration that enable them to complete tasks well. They develop a love of books and talk about stories enthusiastically. Children behave extremely well and enjoy all of the activities available. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483608 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 996728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 4 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-upon-Thames. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for during family and Bank holidays. The childminder holds a primary school teaching qualification.

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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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