Childminder EY300878

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

The childminder creates a welcoming and homely environment, where children form warm and trusting relationships that make them feel safe and happy in her care. The childminder gets to know the children well, right from the beginning of the childcare arrangement. Children learn how to dress themselves from an early age. For example, they place their arms into the sleeves of their coat and flip it over their head, which enables them to successfully put their coats on independently. Children like to talk to the childminder about their families and what they have been doing at home. They giggle with delight as they share stories together.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities, which broadens children's experiences and learning. Children show interest in shapes and space as they experiment with different materials. For example, children learn to develop resilience as they persevere to fit pieces of a puzzle together. They build up small muscles in their hands by manipulating small blocks to make towers or use tools for painting. Children of all ages play well together and their behaviour is very good. They learn to be kind and tolerant towards each other, and the importance of sharing toys and resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a language-rich learning environment for children. She interacts skilfully and enthusiastically with them to help build on their understanding of different subjects and vocabulary. For example, they talk about 'decomposing' food, and know that worms are helping to make a 'compost heap' in the garden. They also talk, for example, about the different kinds of birds they have seen, such as a heron and a swan on the river. This gives children opportunities to learn about the natural world. n The childminder has a range of different resources, indoors and outdoors, for all ages of children. Children can choose to use the toy oven, games, small-world toys and puzzles, and make their own decisions to self-select. Mark-making materials, such as chalks, pencils and paper, are always on hand to help with early writing skills. However, the childminder does not always use children's ideas to further develop their creativity and imagination.

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need to do better?

n Books are very important to the children and the childminder, which is demonstrated as they read their favourite stories and talk about the pictures. n The childminder and children regularly walk to and from school, which contributes to their physical well-being. She recognises the benefits that these experiences bring to children. She also takes them on outings to various parks and playgroups. Children interact with other children of the same age, which promotes their social and emotional development.

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need to do better?

12 December 2019 n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents' written comments about the quality of the childcare their children receive is complimentary. The childminder keeps parents up to date with their child's development, and shares information daily. For example, the childminder sends a diary to the parents of younger children to inform them about the care and learning they have received. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy a healthy range of food and drinks, as well as playing outside daily in the fresh air. The childminder follows good hygiene practices, which promotes children's good health. n Children sit together at the table for meals and snacks, and chat with the childminder. However, opportunities are sometimes missed during daily routines to extend children's learning and encourage them to become even more independent. n The childminder observes children's play and plans activities that will build on

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their interests and their next steps of learning. She is sensitive to children's needs and adapts activities when required, such as when they are tired. This gives them time to rest. n The childminder keeps up to date with her professional knowledge and skills. She participates in childminder forums and online training to check for development opportunities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. She knows how to make a referral to the relevant agencies, and has the required contact details readily to hand if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and skills are kept up to date with training, and is proactive in developing her understanding of wider safeguarding issues and the 'Prevent' duty. Her home is secure and well organised, with a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs for children's safety.

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should:

n use all opportunities to extend children's thinking skills and further develop their creativity and imagination n make better use of daily routines to promote children's learning and independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300878 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10073491 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 1 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk across the areas that children use to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of child protection and the procedures to keep children safe. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documents and records required for the safe and effective management of the provision. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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12 December 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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