Childminder EY403524

Inspection date 22 January 2019 Previous inspection date 15 December 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is an experienced practitioner who works effectively with children and their families. She provides a warm and welcoming environment that helps children to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder supports children's home languages very well. She also provides children with many opportunities to help develop their English language to a good standard. Children grow in confidence and make good progress from their starting points. n Children enjoy playing with each other and the childminder. They behave in a kind and respectful manner, and learn to resolve minor conflicts very quickly. n The childminder communicates well with parents and discusses their children's learning with them regularly. Parents make positive comments about the childminder and find that their children have gained strong independence skills since joining the provision. n The childminder takes reasonable steps to keep her home safe and suitable for the

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This provision is good

children. For example, she checks the premises rigorously to help minimise hazards to children. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's imaginative play. This does not thoroughly extend children's learning. n The childminder has not fully established a working partnership with the school that children attend, to achieve a more consistent approach.

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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

n make better use of opportunities that arise to fully support children's imaginative play n increase information-sharing with other early years settings that children attend, to achieve a more consistent approach.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices. She observed children's play indoors and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies, children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. She spoke with parents to gain their views. n The inspector invited the childminder to participate in a joint observation. She interacted with the children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms which may give her cause for concern, including how to identify extreme views and behaviours. She knows the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children very well and teaches them to manage age- appropriate risks. She is aware of her duty to inform Ofsted of any significant events, including any changes to her household members. The childminder talks to parents regularly, which helps her to evaluate her practice well. She reads relevant publications and carries out online research to support her professional development. For example, the childminder has increased her understanding of how to use observations more effectively to help plan activities for the children. This has had a positive impact on children's level of engagement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's learning accurately. She is good at engaging children in conversations and uses a wide vocabulary to support their language development. For example, the childminder models positive speaking and listening, which motivates children to talk. Children clearly enjoy talking about their own experiences, including their recent holidays and family celebrations. Children who speak English as an additional language benefit greatly from this. They feel valued and respected as individuals. The childminder is also good at seizing opportunities to help develop and extend children's mathematical skills. For instance, she encourages children to use number language in a variety of situations. Children show excitement as they count, compare and measure different objects during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates many opportunities to teach children important skills. This includes showing children the etiquette of sitting at a table, for example when eating as a group. Children develop strong social manners and learn to use kind words, including 'excuse me' or 'pardon me' in the right context. The childminder's enthusiastic and gentle approach helps children to feel very comfortable in her company. She develops children's sense of humour skilfully, for example by telling them age-appropriate stories and jokes. The childminder and children enjoy such moments and share lots of laughter together. There are good opportunities for children to develop their physical development and understanding of the world. For instance, they visit local parks, rivers and wildlife sights in their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, young and older children gain the necessary skills that they need for the next stages of their learning, including school. For example, they are active and learn to take responsibility for themselves, including for their own personal needs. Children develop a love for books that supports their early literacy. They share and take turns fairly, and show strong concentration skills. Children are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403524 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10065603 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She offers her service every Tuesday, from 12.45pm until 6pm, throughout the year.

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Registers

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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