Richards, Charlotte Emma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 September 2017 15 December 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 knows the children well and monitors their development effectively. She is quick to identify any gaps in their learning, which she plans for, to help all children make good progress from the start.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day and exchanges information regularly to support children's learning at home.  The childminder is a very good role model for children, who behave extremely well and learn positive attitudes. For instance, they are extremely polite and share well with others.  The childminder makes ongoing improvements to maintain her good-quality provision. She has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection well. For instance, she has extended the range of sensory materials and resources for children to explore and with which to create.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help children learn more about numbers and quantity, to extend their mathematical skills further.

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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

 strengthen children's mathematical skills further to help them learn more about numbers and quantity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children. She discussed the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed the management of children's care routines.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date to protect those in her care. This includes the signs that a child might be at risk of harm and the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant regarding children's safety. She continually monitors standards of safety in her home and on outings to keep children secure. The childminder makes effective use of the new skills and information she gains from ongoing professional development. For example, she introduces different techniques to help children form sounds and words more clearly. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and encourages parents to share their views. They state, for example, that she is sensitive, supportive and children are treated as part of the family.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She observes children closely to identify their interests and to plan their next steps for learning. The childminder uses good teaching skills to engage and challenge children well in their play. For example, she demonstrates how to operate activity toys and provides close support until children can do this independently. The childminder encourages children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she asks children to name colours of the dough, crayons and stickers they explore and with which they create. The childminder builds on their learning further as she provides tools for them to use and compares the sizes of the big and small stickers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form close and loving relationships with the childminder, build friendships with others and laugh frequently together. The childminder provides a good range of activities and interesting play areas for children. She encourages them to make their own choices and lead their own play, while providing support to keep them engaged for long periods. Children benefit from regular activities to learn about their world. For example, they visit different places of worship and explore different cultural celebrations, to learn to respect the beliefs of others. The childminder helps children to develop good physical skills and teaches them about keeping safe effectively, such as how to climb up and down stairs safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They listen well, communicate their needs confidently and learn new words quickly. Children are curious to try new things and keen to choose and do things independently. They develop very good social skills and show care and concern for others. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of development and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417828 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1071335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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