Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has made substantial progress in improving her service since the last inspection. She has worked very hard to ensure she meets all requirements and children have benefited immensely from this. The home is safe and clean, and children obviously enjoy their time with the childminder and their friends. They show they feel secure and safe, for example, by approaching the childminder for cuddles and including her in their play. The childminder knows the children well and has a clear understanding of how she can support their future development. She works closely with parents, who report how happy they are with the care offered to their children and acknowledge the improvements the childminder has made. The childminder tackles inappropriate behaviour well, providing clear explanations about why this is not acceptable. Children subsequently show respect for one another and remind each other about the rules. Children are imaginative

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The provision is good

and their interests are identified and used by the childminder to provide fun activities and games. This helps to capture children's interest and supports them in making good progress.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has worked hard to develop her understanding of requirements and reviews her practice to ensure these are met. She plans to continue accessing professional development opportunities to ensure the improvements she has already made are sustained. n The childminder knows the children in her care very well. She has a good understanding of their current stage of learning and knows how she can support this. She works closely with parents and other professionals working with children, to ensure the activities provided are well-targeted and consistent with teaching they receive elsewhere. n Children enjoy being physically active. They jump up and down as they sing action songs together, enjoying the opportunity to share their ideas about what animals they would like to include in the song and suggest different actions they can use. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very

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need to do better?

well. Children who receive support from professionals benefit greatly from the childminder seeking activity ideas and implementing these in her own curriculum. The childminder models language well, introducing new words and encouraging children to listen and participate in stories and games. This helps to promote their communication and listening skills. n Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. They sit together to eat, enjoying conversation with their friends. Children who have specific dietary preferences are supported effectively. The childminder offers opportunities for children to taste new foods, which has helped them enjoy a more balanced diet.

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need to do better?

26 November 2019 n Children are very confident and self-assured. They eagerly accept challenges given by the childminder. For example, they use pretend play-food to make a cake, which leads to them matching different colour cups and saucers ready for a tea party. n Children confidently ask the childminder for help if needed, but equally enjoy being independent. When they achieve something new, their achievements are celebrated, which helps to raise their confidence and self-esteem. n Children enjoy participating in a range of activities across all areas of learning, although opportunities for children to explore how things work are less well supported. They develop an understanding of direction and positional language, such as when they take turns to move through a tunnel in different ways. They enjoy opportunities to problem-solve and think through their ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to ensure her home is safe and suitable. She monitors any potential risks and ensures the premises is kept tidy and clean. The childminder has accessed online training in child protection issues and is able to confidently explain signs of abuse and how she would take action to refer any concerns to the appropriate agencies. The childminder understands how to keep children safe when online and has ensured appropriate parental controls are used when children use electronic devices. Accidents and attendance records are completed carefully to help the childminder monitor children's safety and limit any identified risks.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to explore technology and how things work n continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to evaluate the care and teaching offered and plan targeted improvements to sustain and build on improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388644 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10114994 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder provides care between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to three parents and considered their views. n The childminder talked to the inspector about her provision and showed evidence of the improvements she has made. n The inspector interacted with children and observed their learning and care routines. n The childminder shared a sample of records and documents that she uses. n The childminder and inspector discussed a specific activity and reviewed the quality of this together.

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Inspection activities

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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26 November 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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