Childminder EY281829

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 29 January 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 well-qualified and experienced childminder observes children and assesses their development. He knows what children need to learn next and plans a wide range of interesting activities to support their development.  The childminder offers settling-in sessions when children first start. He acknowledges the importance of these in helping children to feel emotionally secure. He gathers information, such as dietary and medical requirements, from parents. This helps him promote children's good health.  Children form close bonds with the childminder and his assistants. Children benefit from plenty of attention and praise. Parents are happy with the way their children's needs are met by the childminder and his assistants.  Children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They develop an awareness of different traditions and cultural celebrations that take place during the year.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works well with schools that children attend. He finds out about what children are learning in school and complements their learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about children's progress at home, to provide greater consistency in their learning and to help children make more rapid progress.  The childminder does not fully use self-evaluation to seek the views of parents to help drive continuous improvement.

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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

 enhance information sharing with parents about children's learning and achievements from home and use this to complement teaching and activities  involve parents in the evaluation of the provision to help identify further areas for development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the written views of parents and children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, his assistant and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and his assistants have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse. They have attended relevant training to ensure that they have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes regular risk assessments of his home. This ensures that any hazards are appropriately minimised to promote children's safety. The childminder supervises his assistants effectively. He observes his assistants' practice and holds supervisory meetings to support their continuous development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a good range of resources and activities that reflects their individual abilities and interests. They confidently make choices about what they would like to play with. Children demonstrate a keen interest in books. They listen attentively to familiar stories, pointing to pictures, naming characters and anticipating events. Children draw on their own experiences as they engage in role play. The childminder and his assistants encourage children's language well. They provide a narrative to children's play to further help extend their vocabulary. Toddlers enjoy playing musical instruments. They enthusiastically join in with the actions and sing the words to familiar songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's awareness of managing their own behaviour. Children are encouraged to consider the needs of others, share resources and to take turns. The childminder supports children in learning about a healthy lifestyle. Children talk confidently about the foods they like and excitedly ask to eat their favourite fruit for snack. Children benefit from fresh air and being physically active. They enjoy playing running games on the village green. Children become familiar with their local area and visit places of interest. The childminder and his assistants supervise children vigilantly. Children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to children about road safety when out walking. He teaches children road safety and how to use the pedestrian crossings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They learn a variety of skills that helps them prepare for their next stage of learning and development. Children recognise shapes in the environment and show a keen interest in numbers. They count confidently in everyday situations. Children enjoy problem solving, confidently completing puzzles and fitting the correct pieces together. Children show a willingness and persistence to 'have a go' and to keep on trying. They maintain concentration for good lengths of time during activities that interest them. Children learn to be independent and readily manage some simple tasks themselves. Children are happy and sociable. They welcome visitors and interact positively with them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY281829 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1068697 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Twickenham, London. He operates all year round from 8am until 6pm on Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants. 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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