Childminder EY472329

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 10 July 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

 Children are happy and confident. They form strong relationships with the childminder and ask for help when they need her support. Children know the familiar routines and help the childminder to tidy resources away after play.  Children show good levels of independence. They make choices about their play. Older children take responsibility for their personal care needs. They understand the importance of following good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands at appropriate times throughout the day.  The childminder supports children's awareness of right and wrong well. She recognises their good behaviour, and praises their efforts and achievements. Children learn to use their manners well, are courteous and show respect towards each other.  The childminder takes effective action to ensure her home is safe and secure. She assesses potential risks within her home and garden, and takes effective steps to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather the views of the parents and children about the service they receive, to help inform and enhance her process for self-evaluation further.  The childminder does not engage all parents as well as she could, so they contribute towards their children's learning and assessments.

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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

 review procedures for seeking, evaluating and acting on the views of parents and children, to enhance self-evaluation and drive continuous improvements further  build on partnerships with parents, for example, by implementing better strategies that support them more successfully in making contributions to their children's learning and assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation required for the efficient running of the childminder's provision.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do should she have concerns about children in her care. The childminder maintains her professional development and remains up to date with legislation, for example, through reading different literature. She meets with other childminders to share good practice. The childminder builds close working relationships with staff in other early years settings that children attend. Good communication promotes continuity in children's care and learning well. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and keeps them informed of their child's progress and achievements. Parents state they are very happy with the care and learning opportunities the childminder provides, and their children thoroughly enjoy being in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, assesses and plans to support children's future learning well. She listens intently to what children have to say. She asks questions to encourage their thought processes and allows plenty of time for them to respond. Children learn to recognise numbers. The childminder supports them to place the numbers in sequence and match the correct amount of animals to the numbers. Children enjoy dressing up and they pretend to be different characters and animals. Younger children develop confidence as they become more mobile and take side steps while holding onto furniture. They show good levels of engagement and spend time putting different-sized plastic beakers inside each other. They enjoy making different sounds as they tap the beakers together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong personal skills. They play well with their peers and maintain concentration even when the childminder is not directly involved in their activity. Children develop good independence skills. They enjoy helping prepare their sandwiches at lunchtime and learn to use cutlery safely. Children have opportunities to rest when they need to. They spend plenty of time outdoors and enjoy being physically active. Children remind the childminder how to cross the road safely as they walk to and from nursery. They understand the need to stand away from the barriers while waiting for a train to pass at the railway crossing. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child. She actively seeks information about their home language and supports their growing awareness and use of English. Children learn about different cultural events and traditions throughout the year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. They use their language and communication skills well, and vocalise their ideas and views. Children explore their environment and successfully lead their own play. They learn to negotiate through play, and take turns and share resources. Children develop the skills they need to move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472329 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1071704 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 in Richmond, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a degree 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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