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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She provides a safe and welcoming environment, where children thrive. Children demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in the childminder's care. They look to her for comfort when needed and enjoy snuggling up with her for a story. The childminder develops strong and effective relationships with parents and staff at other childcare settings that children attend. She ensures that there is a good exchange of information about children, which supports their welfare and learning needs effectively. The childminder gets to know children well and provides experiences that build on their individual interests and enhance their enjoyment of learning. For instance, she takes children to different parks, so that they can use a wide range of large apparatus to support their enthusiasm for moving in different ways. The childminder generally promotes children's all-round development well. However,

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The provision is good

she does not ensure that children have consistent opportunities to express themselves creatively in a range of ways. Children's behaviour is good, they enjoy being independent and take pride in managing their personal care needs from an early age. They concentrate well during activities such as drawing and threading. Overall, the childminder supports children's learning well, although at times she misses opportunities to further extend their thinking.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has high expectations for what children can achieve. She observes them closely to find out about their interests and what they can do. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan a range of activities which help children to make good progress. n Children show a positive and enthusiastic attitude to learning. They eagerly ask for their favourite resources and concentrate well at activities which interest them. n Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She promotes children's communication skills well, such as by introducing new words and holding conversations with children. However, at times, she does not support children's thinking skills as effectively as possible. For example, she asks questions and then provides the answer before children have time to consider and work things out for themselves. n The childminder generally supports all areas of children's learning effectively.

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need to do better?

She encourages a love of books and reading, and ensures that children have lots of opportunities to practise a range of physical skills. However, she provides fewer opportunities for children to develop their creativity by exploring a wide range of media and materials. n Older children develop a variety of skills and knowledge in preparation for starting school. For example, they learn to hold a pencil correctly and recognise

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need to do better?

12 December 2019 the letters and sounds at the start of their names. They count accurately and identify shapes and numbers. n The childminder recognises children's achievements and praises them often, which supports their confidence and self-esteem well. She is a positive role model and teaches children about rules and boundaries. She provides consistent guidance and gentle reminders about what they should or should not do. n The childminder has a robust settling-in procedure, which helps children to make a smooth move to her setting. She encourages parents to bring their children for visits before they start and works closely with them to cater for children's care routines and identify their learning needs. As a result, children settle in with ease. n Parents give highly positive feedback on the childminder's service. They praise the childminder's sensitivity in responding to children's emotional needs and

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helping them to feel safe and secure. Parents value the good communication with the childminder and appreciate the information she provides on their children's learning. n The childminder reviews her practice and continuously updates her professional skills and knowledge. She accesses relevant training to help her keep children safe and uses her links with other childminders to develop her teaching skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular training to help her safeguard children. This includes maintaining a paediatric first-aid qualification and continuously updating her knowledge of child protection issues. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect the children in her care. She knows how to identify possible signs of abuse and understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure that the environment and resources are safe and suitable for children. She assesses potential risks to children when she takes them on outings and takes effective action to minimise these.

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should:

n develop further opportunities for children to explore and experiment using a wide range of media and materials n provide effective support for children to develop their thinking skills and become confident in solving problems independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 109611 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10065609 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She provides care from 8am to 6pm on Tuesday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children age three and four years. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of activities and routines to evaluate the quality of teaching and the impact on children's learning and well-being. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the early years provision is organised. They spoke about the individual learning needs of children and how the childminder plans the curriculum to cater for these. n The inspector considered parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childcare, to assess their safety and suitability.

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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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Inspection activities

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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