Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date 30 June 2016

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The experienced childminder ensures that her assistants know how to keep children safe. For example, they know what to do if they suspect a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder monitors her assistants' practice effectively. She has a clear understanding of the skills they need to develop to provide a stimulating curriculum for children. n A well-planned program of activities ensures that children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder observes children carefully and researches new ways to help them develop and extend their learning further. n Children show exceptional levels of empathy to their friends and to adults. They listen to each other and help one another as they play. For example, children learn to compromise and wait as they discuss which sand timer would be best to take turns with a popular toy. n The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities. As a result, children

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This provision is good

develop as successful learners. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. This is demonstrated when they talk about the health benefits of the food they eat at the setting. n The childminder supports children to develop skills they need in readiness for school. For example, children learn to dress themselves and look after their belongings. n The childminder listens to parents and offers appropriate advice to support their children's needs. She encourages parents to take an active role in helping their children learn and talks to them about the progress their children make. However, the childminder does not provide parents with a written summary of their children's progress at age two, as required.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must: Due date provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development when the child is aged between two and three years. 31/08/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector toured the playrooms, garden, kitchen, sleeping areas and bathroom. n The inspector observed how the childminder and her assistant interacted with the children. n The childminder discussed her practice and plans for improvement with the inspector. n The inspector accompanied the assistant and some children to the local park. n The assistant described how she keeps children safe and her training schedule with the inspector. n Children talked to the inspector about their experiences at the setting. n The inspector met with parents and took note of their comments about their communication with the childminder and their children's progress in her care.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her own knowledge and skills by attending training provided by the local authority. She knows the procedures to follow if there are concerns about children and is able to support her assistants to protect children from harm. The childminder seeks advice from early years education professionals to help her plan for children when she has identified delays in their development. New assistants shadow more experienced assistants as they learn how to provide children with a varied and interesting curriculum that stimulates and challenges them. The childminder acts as a positive role model to children. She communicates to other adults and children in a respectful and caring manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains information from parents about their children's interests and individual needs. She uses this information to provide children with activities that engage and delight them. Children develop literacy skills as they listen and respond to familiar stories and rhymes. The childminder's assistant teaches the children about road safety as they walk to the local park to collect leaves. Children develop their balance and physical control as they run and play together at the park. They learn mathematical concepts, for example when they fill in a tally chart to record the number of drinks of water they have had during the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate exceptional curiosity and enthusiasm as they choose challenging puzzles. They work together to complete tasks. Older children share resources readily with their younger peers. The childminder promotes children's emotional development and positive well-being. Children form close friendships with each other and are keen to play together when they return from holiday. They respect differences between themselves and others. Children display knowledge of various cultures as they talk about the different foods they eat. The childminder reads books to children about different types of families, and children discuss their own families during 'circle time'. Children know how to keep themselves and each other safe. For example, they listen and look for cars as they walk to the local park and remind each other to wear sun hats before they go outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. Children with identified developmental delays soon catch up with their peers. Children show confidence when they choose what they want to play and persevere to solve problems. They demonstrate an exceptional level of cooperation with their friends, and this enhances their games.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333288 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10073660 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Twickenham, Middlesex, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm, for 48 weeks a year. She holds a level 6 qualification in early years. The childminder is in receipt of funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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