Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming homely environment where children feel safe and secure. Children are very happy and smile as they enthusiastically join in with activities. The play cabin is inviting, with high-quality resources readily available. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and thoroughly enjoy her interactions as she plays with them. Children behave exceptionally well. The childminder gives clear messages to help them manage their feelings. Children have an excellent understanding of right from wrong from an early age. They listen attentively and are respectful and polite.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is well planned and combines a variety of experiences in the local community and time spent playing and exploring at home. Children enjoy outings to the local playgroup, soft-play centres, the library and parks where they can enhance their physical and social skills. This helps children learn about the world around them. The childminder encourages children's interest in books. She consistently speaks clearly, encourages children to repeat words and express their own thoughts and ideas. For example, younger children say 'smoke in the sky' as the childminder reads a story about a fire engine. The childminder follows the children's interests and provides stimulating learning experiences. Children giggle and move their bodies to songs and rhymes, waving colourful scarves. They demonstrate that they thoroughly enjoy their time at the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is particularly nurturing and extremely proud of all the children in her care. She clearly enjoys her job, and her enthusiasm for her role sparks children's positive attitudes towards learning. She knows children well and provides activities that reflect their interests. n The childminder has high expectations for all children. She monitors and observes children's learning and play and regularly shares information about their learning and development with parents. However, the childminder does not fully use the assessments to provide optimum challenge and help every child make even more progress in their learning. n The childminder is an excellent role model. She teaches children about expected behaviour through gentle, consistent messages and very clear boundaries. Young children learn to share and take turns extremely well. Children play cooperatively together and use good manners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development and uses this to provide good-quality outcomes for children. She regularly completes training and reflects well on the quality of her practice and how she could make improvements. n The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She prepares a broad

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need to do better?

12 February 2020 range of nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children enjoy crunching on carrots. Children are developing good independence and self-care skills from an early age. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes and help to set the table for lunch. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. They have daily outings to the local park where they can run and climb. Children build on their self-confidence and learn how to manage risks. They develop their small-muscle skills as they squeeze pegs to hang up pictures. The childminder is developing the outdoor space and plans to add even more imaginative resources to support children who prefer to learn outdoors. n The childminder helps children to use mathematics in their learning. Children count items as they play, and they sing songs and rhymes which support their understanding of numbers. Children enjoy a wide range of activities and are

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becoming confident and independent learners. n The childminder successfully supports children's increasing communication and language development. She promotes further vocabulary by introducing words and using more challenging and prompting questioning. Children are given ample time to express their own views and suggestions. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She regularly keeps parents informed of their children's achievements through daily discussions and an online system. However, she does not take all opportunities to share information with staff at other settings the children attend, to offer even more consistency in children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures. She keeps up to date with safeguarding guidance and training, including wider issues such as radicalisation. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, and is confident in the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to identify any potential hazards. She uses a security camera entry system that helps to ensure children's safety.

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should:

n enhance the use of information gathered from assessments to plan even more precisely, to provide optimum challenge and help every child make even more progress in their learning n develop a greater understanding of working in partnership with other professionals to create more consistency in children's care and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415940 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10136821 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and operates in Ham, in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to discuss how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documentation was checked by the inspector, including policies and procedures, children's records and paediatric first-aid training.

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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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