Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 11 February 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 and her assistant effectively support children to develop very secure social skills. For example, they concentrate well during group activities and are excited to join in and take turns with their friends. Children are well behaved and they sit well to eat meals.  The childminder works effectively with her assistant to ensure the outcomes for children are good. They deploy themselves well to support children in their play.  The childminder is an experienced practitioner with a natural instinct to teach and nurture children sensitively and effectively. Children thoroughly enjoy their time in her setting. They take part in lots of fun activities and consistently make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has effective partnerships with parents, overall. She shares information using verbal communication at the end of the child's day and through daily texts and photographs. Parents speak very highly about the care provided by the childminder and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessments and monitoring are not used precisely enough to check that individual children achieve their potential as rapidly as possible in every aspect of their learning.  The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share information about what they know their children can already do 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

 use assessments and monitoring more precisely to check that children achieve the best possible progress in every aspect of their learning  strengthen partnerships with parents and support them to share what they know about their children's achievements when they first start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that she and her assistant keep their knowledge of safeguarding and qualifications in first aid up to date. They both know how to recognise and respond to any child protection concerns they may have about children in their care. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice regularly, such as through daily discussions and meetings, to help her ensure he is up to date with current legislation. She makes detailed risk assessments of the places children play and visit. This helps her to minimise the risk of children coming to any harm. The childminder reflects well on her practice, adjusting and developing her setting. She ensures she can meet the ever- changing needs of the children and their families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and has high expectations of what they can do. She and her assistant support children's communication and language skills well. The childminder supports children's growing mathematical understanding. She encourages them to count in their play and young children handle three-dimensional shapes and confidently name some of them. The childminder and her assistant interact well with children. They use their good knowledge of children's interests to plan experiences they enjoy. For example, children relish the challenge of identifying letters, which helps them to build very early reading skills. Children enjoy playing outside, practising their physical skills. They jump on the trampoline and giggle as the small balls bounce as they move.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children to play and explore in. She and her assistant have a calm, caring approach towards all children. This supports their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They promote good personal hygiene practices, such as ensuring children wash their hands before eating and after being outside. Children's privacy during nappy changing procedures is maintained. They develop a strong sense of belonging and are emotionally secure and self-confident. The childminder quickly recognises and uses opportunities that children present to develop their understanding of the world and how to act safely. The community police have visited to talk to the children about keeping themselves safe. Children learn to be independent and they are encouraged to put on their own coat and shoes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for their move on to school. For example, they are willing to have a go at new activities, and concentrate on what they set out to do. Children enjoy developing their imagination as they play in the home corner and with the small-world play of a wonderland. They listen carefully to stories and eagerly join in with singing songs and following actions. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458623 Local authority Richmond upon Thames Inspection number 1069202 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 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Twickenham, situated in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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