Childminder EY489440

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 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

 This is the first inspection since registration. The childminder has made a good start to providing children and their families with a strong provision. For example, she works closely with parents to ensure children receive a consistent approach to their education and care. Parents report that they are very happy with the service they and their children receive.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of age-appropriate activities to help children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder makes learning enjoyable. She uses effective ways, such as songs and dance, to help develop children's language and listening skills. The childminder and children share lots of laughter as they sing traditional and seasonal songs together.  Children are happy and feel secure. They are confident to play and explore, and have

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This provision is good

opportunities to learn about the world around them. For instance, the childminder takes children for walks as part of the daily routine.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is too quick to provide children with answers and solutions to the problems they face during play.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's understanding of how to identify and manage age-appropriate risks in different situations.

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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

 make full use of opportunities for children to extend their thinking and problem-solving skills  help children to develop further their understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and went on an outing with the childminder and the children. She interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector checked a sample of documents, including records relating to the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications, safeguarding procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her provision and identifies areas for improvement.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to identify any child protection concerns and how to report them to help keep children safe. The childminder attends training and reads relevant publications to help develop her knowledge and practice. For example, after she attended training, she improved the provision for two-year-old children to secure better outcomes for them. The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to reflect on her strengths and to make positive changes. For example, the childminder has reviewed the quality of the activities on offer, to ensure they are interesting and age-appropriate. She is developing a partnership with the teachers at other settings children attend, to support them as they move between the settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She keeps detailed observations and makes accurate assessments of children's progress from their starting points. The childminder uses the information gained from these to build on children's interests effectively. For example, children had lots of fun investigating favourite small-world characters frozen in ice. The childminder provided children with tools and resources which added to their enjoyment. She introduced words, such as 'ice', 'wet' and 'melting', to help extend children's vocabulary. Children develop their creativity and imaginative skills well. For instance, during a planned activity, younger and older children made seasonal decorations using a variety of resources. The childminder engaged with children enthusiastically, which kept them highly motivated.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed very close relationships with the children. She is very kind and gentle with children, which supports their emotional well-being. Children receive meaningful praise that helps to build up their confidence. For example, during a craft activity, they responded well to the childminder's encouragement to experiment with paint and sequins. Children are independent learners. For example, they make decisions regarding their play and help to tidy away the toys. The childminder supports children's social and physical skills effectively. For instance, she organises visits to different play groups and parks to enrich children's learning experiences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave very well. They use kind words, play well together and show empathy towards each other. For example, older children look after their younger friends and share their toys willingly. Children have many opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. They enjoy drawing pictures and testing their counting skills during play. Children learn to make patterns. For example, children had lots of fun as they stepped on a music foot mat to make different sounds. Overall, children gain the important skills they need for their future learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489440 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1017675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 2014. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder offers her service from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays.

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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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