Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder intends to carry out checks of her home to ensure it is safe and suitable for the use of children. n Safeguarding training enables the childminder to maintain her knowledge of child protection issues, including indicators of extreme views and/or beliefs. She knows how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare. n There is a selection of age-appropriate toys and resources that are going to be made available to children. The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's learning to help them to make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, for example to help manage children's behaviour. She aims to teach children about healthy eating and provide opportunities for physical play. n The childminder intends to continue with her professional development to support her knowledge and skills. She knows how to evaluate her provision to

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This provision meets requirements

identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371166 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10065593 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She offers her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home to assess its suitability for childminding and checked the toys and resources that will be made available. n The inspector sampled relevant policies and documents. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans to organise the educational programmes of the early years foundation stage. She discussed with the childminder how she intends to observe and monitor children's progress. n The inspector asked the childminder to explain her plans for professional development.

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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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