Childminder EY476896

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 September 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 regularly looks at what she could develop in her provision to benefit children in her care. She uses the views of parents and children well, to help her reflect on her practice.  The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning, to help her identify what children need to learn next.  The childminder focuses well on extending young children's vocabulary and developing their communication and language. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are confident, demonstrate good independence skills and enjoy completing small tasks by themselves.  The childminder is kind and caring. She offers a welcoming environment where children settle in quickly.  The childminder is vigilant about children's safety and gives a high priority to risk assessment. This helps children to explore the indoor and outdoor environment safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements, to support their learning at the setting and at home fully.  On occasions, the childminder misses the opportunity to encourage children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively through arts, crafts and design.

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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

 encourage parents to share what they know about their children's learning and achievements, to provide greater continuity in their learning  provide greater opportunities for children to fully express their ideas through a wider range of creative activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and children's records.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of inspection, and she read references from other parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder closely supervises children in her care to keep them safe. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the child protection procedures and knows how to refer any concerns about a child to protect their welfare. The childminder understands how children learn and this helps her deliver good-quality learning experiences for children. She communicates effectively with other professionals involved in children's development, to share information about their care and learning. The childminder focuses well on her continuous professional development to help extend her skills and knowledge. For example, she regularly researches early years good practice and discusses new ideas for activities with other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder establishes children's abilities and needs when they begin with her, to help her plan for children's learning at the start. She encourages young children to use their small muscle movement to help build on their hand-eye coordination. For example, children place the pretend body parts into small holes of their favourite toys to complete them. The childminder interacts with children well during play. She questions them appropriately, for example, to help children solve problems when deciding what size of animal they can fit into the playhouse. Children show high levels of engagement. For instance, they spend a long time pretending to cook meals in the play kitchen. The childminder helps young children to enhance their mathematical skills, such as encouraging them to repeat the numbers as they count magnetic letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a friendly and enjoyable environment for children. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and enjoy her presence. The childminder meets children's needs well. She has a clear and fair approach to ensure that children understand what behaviour is acceptable. Children are kind and behave well. The childminder consistently praises children for their achievements to help them feel confident and valued. She teaches children how to be healthy, including through the provision of healthy snacks and meals. The childminder keeps children active and arranges a variety of activities outdoors. She talks to children about similarities and differences between other people and communities, to help them learn about diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They gain necessary skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and their eventual move to school. For example, younger children learn to name parts of their body and older children learn to manage some hygiene routines by themselves. Children demonstrate a high level of motivation. They investigate how different toys and equipment work. Children enjoy naming the toy animals they play with and imitating the noises that the real animals make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476896 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1017666 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 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 Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 46 weeks a year. She does not operate during the whole month of August.

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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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