Childminder EY484627

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 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 plans thoughtfully and provides children with interesting experiences. In general, she bases activities on all areas of learning and ensures that they are linked to children's interests. Children make good progress.  The childminder gives parents regular updates on their children's progress and works effectively with them to support children's learning.  The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. She has a calm, fair approach and offers clear explanations to children of why certain behaviour is not acceptable.  The childminder thinks critically about all areas of her practice and has set relevant goals to create future improvement. For instance, she has improved assessment methods so that they are more effective and support children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed the range of activities available to those children who learn best outdoors.  At times, the childminder does not promote the value of taking daily physical exercise and eating healthily with the children to increase their understanding.

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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

 develop the outdoor area further to provide a broader range of activities for those who learn best outside  increase children's understanding of the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children, and spoke with children when appropriate.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She is vigilant around children's safety and helps to reduce the risk of accidents by checking all parts of her home on a regular basis. She is keen to continually improve her knowledge and practice. For instance, she attended a course on assessment which led to better ways to evaluate children's progress and to meet their needs. The childminder identifies children requiring additional support, for example, by keeping a close eye on their progress, and reviewing planning and assessment records.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children regularly and uses this to inform activities and to suitably challenge children. The childminder extends children's understanding of the world well. For example, she discusses the features of mini-beasts as children explore in the garden. The childminder teaches children a broad range of skills. For instance, as they make scones, children show good listening skills, follow recipe instructions and demonstrate good small-muscle control as they use utensils to add ingredients and stir the mixture. The childminder supports their early literacy skills successfully, for example, by reading children's favourite stories in lively tones. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their creative skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very able to do things for themselves. For instance, even young children can put on different items of clothing independently and they help to prepare their own snacks. The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways. For example, they practise regular fire drills and know how to leave the premises safely in emergencies. She teaches children how to use tools safely. The childminder has strong, caring relationships with the children. She values children as individuals and takes time to get to know their likes and dislikes, routines and interests, and children settle well. They respect themselves and each other. For instance, the childminder teaches children about special cultural festivals from around the world which they celebrate.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good early mathematical skills. For instance, they know names of different shapes and count the number of scones they have made. They use technology independently, such as electronic educational games where they press buttons to operate simple programs. Children concentrate well on tasks and are confident communicators. They learn useful skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484627 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1002374 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder offers care on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. The childminder holds a Montessori diploma in early 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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