Childminder EY472133

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 6 August 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 is well organised. She effectively implements a comprehensive range of policies and procedures to underpin her good practice.  The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses this information effectively and takes account of children's ongoing interests to support the next steps in their learning.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a variety of different questioning techniques to help enhance their speech and broaden their vocabulary.  The childminder is a good role model. She builds children's self-esteem effectively, giving meaningful praise and encouragement for good behaviour and individual efforts.  Children benefit from many outings in the local community. This helps them to learn about the world around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder limits the choices children can make during adult-led creative activities, which reduces their ability to explore and experiment with their own ideas.  The childminder does not consistently support parents to share information about children's prior skills and capabilities when they first start.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore their own ideas during adult-led creative activities  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start, to help plan even more precisely for their development from the outset.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at available relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of wider safeguarding issues and is aware of the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. She uses risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential risks to children. The childminder attends training and joins webinars, to share good practice and receive updates about changes to early years education. She constantly reviews her practice to set challenging goals for continuous improvement. The views of parents and children are regularly sought, and the childminder welcomes suggestions about how she can develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's play and learning well. She offers good support as she helps children to develop their mathematical skills, such as identifying shapes and counting as part of the daily routines. Children develop strong communication skills. Babies express their needs confidently. They point at different toys as they explore sensory resources. As older children help to make and then explore play dough, the childminder engages them in meaningful conversations and introduces new vocabulary. Books are used effectively by the childminder to help build children's interest in reading and develop their listening and understanding skills. Children join in enthusiastically as she reads them familiar stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed and content. They have established positive relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. This successfully contributes to their well-being. Children behave well because the childminder has clear behavioural expectations which she consistently reinforces. The children learn to share and take turns, and are respectful towards one another. The childminder encourages children to manage their care needs appropriately for their age. She ensures children follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands prior to eating. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to be physically active as she knows this promotes their health and development. Children play outdoors in the garden and regularly visit parks and nature areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes and are inquisitive and motivated learners. Younger children explore their environment, while older children demonstrate impressive communication and language skills as they converse clearly and confidently. All children are beginning to listen to instructions and follow the safe routines of the setting. They enjoy helping the childminder with small tasks, such as tidying away their own toys. Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning, including going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472133 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1071694 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 6 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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