Childminder EY463260

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2017 7 March 2014

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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 builds good bonds with children. She is friendly and caring, and spends time playing and talking with the children in a positive way. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows them well as individuals and monitors their development closely to identify and address any gaps in their learning.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents and they work closely together to support children's progress. For example, they share information about children's interests, and parents complete observations at home.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She talks to the children and demonstrates good language skills, for example, she describes what children are doing and says key words slowly for them to repeat.  The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she

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This provision is good

attends training, talks to other early years providers and does her own research.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times the childminder does not make the best possible use of opportunities to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.  The childminder does not consistently offer the best possible support to extend the ongoing professional development of her assistant even more.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles  extend the good arrangements that support the assistant and encourage their ongoing professional development even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children during their indoor play activities.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to reduce hazards and maintain a safe environment for children to explore. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She takes the views of parents and children into account when identifying areas for development. For example, she recently reorganised the environment to follow children interests and developed an outdoor area that supports children's awareness of the natural environment, such as planting activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead while they explore the environment. She provides a wide range of experiences to support children in all areas of their learning. For example, children are delighted in a singing session that helps to develop their physical and language skills as they sing along and copy the childminder's actions. The childminder uses information from her ongoing observations and monitoring tools to plan exciting activities based on children's interests and abilities. Children eagerly investigate technological toys. For example, they use remote-controlled cars and learn how to make them move around the furniture. Children take part in various activities to learn about diversity and the world around them. For example, they attend local community playgroups and take part in festivals throughout the year.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. They behave well, and treat each other and the home respectfully. For example, children play well together and take turns in pushing cars down a ramp. The childminder praises and encourages children consistently, and builds their self-esteem and confidence for their future learning. The childminder supports children's independence skills well. For instance, she encourages children to take off their shoes when coming inside, and children happily help to put toys away at tidy-up time. Children enjoy outdoor play, for example, as they use the equipment in the garden and have trips out to develop their physical skills at the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills needed to prepare them well for their move to nursery or school. They are confident and motivated learners. Children develop a good understanding of early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy reading with the childminder and use a wide range of tools for mark making. Children build good relationships with their peers, and learn to be tolerant and respectful.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463260 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1069338 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2014

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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 works with an assistant. She offers care from 7pm to 6pm on Monday to Friday, term time only.

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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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