Childminder 511043

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder, who demonstrates a sense of fun and keenness. Children form warm and loving relationships with her and have a strong sense of belonging. They receive lots of cuddles, praise and encouragement from the childminder. Children feel safe and are emotionally secure. They regularly mix with other children, for example when they meet up with other local childminders and on regular visits to playgroups. This helps to build children's social skills and promotes a sense of identify within their local community. The childminder knows children well and successfully supports their individual emotional needs. For example, she uses strategies effectively when they become frustrated. Children follow instructions, behave well and benefit from lots of praise. The childminder celebrates their achievements, for example when children of similar ages recognise colours and numbers. She plans a wide range of

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The provision is good

activities and experiences across the curriculum. Children consistently show eagerness and energy as they confidently choose toys and activities which they access themselves.

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need to do better?

n While the childminder observes children and knows what they need to learn next, she does not precisely assess and monitor their progress to help swiftly identify gaps in their learning. n Overall, the childminder has high expectations for children. She makes sure she provides sufficient challenge through activities she offers and by eagerly getting involved in children's play. For example, children problem solve as they attempt to unlock latches, bolts and locks on a pretend house. They concentrate as they eagerly find a key to open a tiny door. n Children enjoy secure friendships. They play alongside each other, share toys and join in with each other's play. For example, children excitedly watching each other as they keenly blow, catch and pop bubbles outdoors and concentrate as they draw random marks together with chunky chalk on paving stones. n Positive interactions between the childminder and young children promote a

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shared understanding of communicating together and respect between each other. Children listen intently, join in and take turns in conversation to further promote their early speaking and listening skills. n The childminder successfully assesses children's prior learning during their play. For example, she shows them a range of picture cards and animal shapes. Children excitedly call out names of animals they remember, such as 'crab', 'octopus' and 'starfish'. n The childminder manages children's behaviour calmly and sensitively. She enthusiastically praises children for their achievements and successfully helps them to manage and recognise their feelings.

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need to do better?

23 October 2019 n The childminder helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe, for example walking safely indoors and when they cross roads. n Children have many opportunities to promote their good health and physical exercise. They relish the freedom to move indoors and outdoors and they enjoy trips to local parks. n The curriculum and effective implementation of consistent care routines promote children's confidence and independence. The childminder encourages children to try new things and do things for themselves. They begin to develop resilience, which is needed for the next stages in their learning and helps prepare them for later life. n Although the childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, she has not accessed training to enhance her teaching skills and effective use of assessments. n Overall, the childminder engages effectively with parents and other professionals. However, on occasions, she does not share with parents an

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accurate summary of their child's progress to further support their future learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates her good knowledge and understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She is able to identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows what to do if she has a concern about children in her care and understands the procedure to follow if a referral is required. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be a complaint or an allegation made against her or a family member. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to further promote children's safety.

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should:

n explore further professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching, knowledge and skills to an even higher level n strengthen assessment arrangements further to identify any emerging gaps in children's learning, to support them to an even higher level n extend information shared with parents about the good progress their children make over time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 511043 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10065588 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 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Twickenham, Middlesex. She offers care each weekday between 7.30am to 7pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. She receives funding for free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n Parents' comments were considered by the inspector. n A discussion was held between the inspector and childminder to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and the inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked with her about the progress they make. n A range of documentation and information was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

23 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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23 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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