Wolf, Paulina Anna

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2017 20 September 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 provides a variety of stimulating activities and resources for children. She closely monitors children's progress and plans for their individual needs and interests. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder shares caring relationships with children. Children's emotional needs are met well. For example, the childminder knows and responds to their individual needs effectively.  Children behave well. For example, they help tidy up, learn to share and use good manners. Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn words in different languages and recognise festivals and events throughout the year.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement. She keeps up to date with legislation and requirements. She implements the knowledge she gains from professional development. For example, following training, she has enhanced her

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This provision is good

systems for tracking children's progress to support her in identifying and planning appropriately for each child's needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use the views of parents and children to help her identify and target ways to develop her service even further.  The childminder has not fully established links with all settings children attend.

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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

 include feedback from parents and children in evaluating the service to help identify further ways to improve  develop links with other settings children attend to enhance the continuity of care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector evaluated a learning activity with the childminder and spoke with her at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises available for children's use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training. She has an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she was concerned about a child's welfare. The professional and well-organised childminder maintains the documentation required for the safe and efficient running of her service. She regularly updates her policies and procedures and shares these with parents. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. Parents' comments indicate they are every happy with the care their children receive. The childminder reflects on her practice to identify any weaknesses and areas for improvement. For example, she attends childminder forums and shares practice ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn. She interacts well with children and joins in their play. For example, as young children become engrossed in bathing dolls, she sits with them and provides space for them to dry and dress the dolls. Children develop good communication skills. For example, the childminder skilfully asks questions and encourages them to speak. She helps children develop an understanding of early mathematics. For example, they count and explore shapes, colours and sizes during routine activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides many opportunities for children to learn about keeping healthy. For example, she takes them to the park and local groups. Children develop independence from a young age, such as making choices of healthy snacks and helping prepare fruit. They understand the need to wash their hands after feeding the fish and guinea pigs. The childminder helps children learn how to stay safe. For example, she talks to them about things which are hot. She provides a secure environment for children. For example, she provides a welcoming home and regularly completes risk assessments to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children play imaginatively and make links in their learning, such as reflecting on things they do at home during pretend play. Children have enquiring minds, and are motivated and confident to express their needs and wishes. They show high levels of independence and make choices in their play. For example, they choose hair decorations and play hairdressing with the childminder. They are keen to explore and engage well in their play. Children develop the skills they require for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457684 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1063266 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder offers care on weekdays during term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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