Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The experienced childminder provides a warm and vibrant environment for children where they can explore the thoughtfully planned and arranged resources. The childminder has high expectations and a clear learning intention for all children. Young children's early communication and language skills are very well supported. The childminder expands on children's ideas, consistently introducing them to new vocabulary. She has successfully developed the indoor and outdoor environments to provide children with rich learning experiences across all areas of learning. The childminder expertly extends activities to support children in building on their knowledge. For example, she uses laminated pictures for children to match the animals as she reads 'Dear Zoo'. Children listen attentively to stories and respond with confidence. The childminder skilfully plays alongside young children, modelling play and intervening appropriately to extend their learning at every opportunity.

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The provision is outstanding

Children build very strong and secure attachments with the childminder. They thrive in her care, and they feel safe and happy. The childminder demonstrates excellent teaching. She plans activities that captivate and inspire children. Consequently, children are excited and motivated to learn. The childminder offers an abundance of praise and encouragement. She is an excellent role model and shows genuine affection and warmth towards the children. Children demonstrate exemplary behaviour as a result of the childminder's calm and highly knowledgeable approach.

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n The highly motivated childminder is passionate about her role and provides children with a truly rich range of experiences. She uses high-quality interactions and engagement to support children's learning. For example, children are eager to explore and learn about wild animals. They accurately learn the names of wild animals, such as 'elephant' and 'giraffe'. They delight in exploring the sounds animals make as they successfully build on what they already know. n The promotion of children's language and communication skills is a main priority for the childminder. She constantly engages children in stimulating conversations. They sing songs throughout the day and during different routines, for example when children wash their hands and get ready for outdoor play. n The childminder offers a stimulating and challenging curriculum for all children in her care. She has an excellent understanding of child development and skilfully

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prepares children for their next stage in learning. She regularly finds new and exciting ways to build on children's interests and adapts activities to meet the individual needs of all the children. For example, she uses children's interest in cars to teach them about colours.

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16 March 2020 n The childminder uses extremely effective behaviour management strategies which empower children to make positive choices. She consistently encourages children to make their own choices and do things independently. As a result, children are highly engaged and happy, and their behaviour is superb. n The childminder is extremely motivated in seeking out her own opportunities for professional development. For example, she attends training courses and keeps her knowledge up to date with online training. The childminder networks with other childminders where she shares ideas to keep her practice fresh and interesting. They carry out observations of each other's practice and this helps the childminder to reflect well on her quality of teaching to benefit the children. n The extensive range of challenging play opportunities in the childminder's garden provide superb opportunities for children of all ages to develop excellent

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physical skills. For example, children climb, kick balls and enjoy using chalks to make marks. They enjoy outings to the local parks, playgroups and libraries. The childminder takes them on exciting adventures to Kew Gardens, where they participate in treetop walks and nature trails and get close to nature. n Children benefit from eating a variety of healthy foods during mealtimes that the childminder prepares. Children explore real food in the play kitchen area and delight in picking up the heavy cabbage. The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, she teaches them to wipe their noses and wash their hands. n Partnerships with parents are exceedingly strong. The childminder encourages parents to be fully involved in their children's learning. She supplies parents with resources and activities, as well as information about the many ways parents can promote learning. This enables parents to extend their children's learning at

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home and support their progress. The childminder has regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's learning and development. Parents are highly complimentary about the childminder and comment on the high-quality care and learning she provides for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She can identify the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She is highly aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare, including wider safeguarding issues such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder understands the importance of online safety. She uses her secure knowledge to teach children and help them develop an understanding of how to stay safe. She carries out robust risk assessments of her home and on outings to minimise risks to children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286301 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10138200 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She operates her service from her home in Richmond, in the London Borough of Richmond. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n Ofsted is aware of the challenges that Covid-19 is currently posing to those we inspect. During this visit, the inspector took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the provider. This has included the effect these measures have had on the current attendance of the children and staffing arrangements. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to identify how the childminder plans and implements her curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the suitability of household members. n The inspector looked at some written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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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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16 March 2020 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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