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

Children are very confident in the childminder's home. They have warm relationships with her and quickly settle. Children are curious and excited to take part in the activities the childminder provides for them. Children independently select the resources they want to use and play with. They show this when they want to add more sand to their tray. Children use a scoop to fill a container, and take the sand from a bag and carry it to the tray to fill. They learn to keep themselves safe. For instance, children sweep up the sand they spill. The childminder has high expectations for children and encourages them to succeed. She thinks carefully about the small steps they need to learn, and plans stimulating activities to help them progress. Children develop skills that will prepare them for moving on to school. They follow good hygiene routines and manage their personal care. Children learn to dress themselves. For example, they do zips up and thread

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The provision is good

toggles through the loops on their coats. The childminder provides children with good learning opportunities at mealtimes. Children make their own sandwiches using cutlery to cut the bread. They talk about the shapes they make, such as a 'square'. Parents comment they have noticed how their children have developed good manners and better eating habits.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has reflected on, and evaluated, her practice since her previous inspection. She has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. The childminder has attended training to strengthen her teaching. She completes the required developmental assessments for children and shares these with their parents. The childminder plans for each child's learning and works with parents to ensure a consistent approach to help children achieve. n The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. She sets challenges related to their experiences and interests, and models new language. The childminder reminds children to look at her face when she is speaking and encourages them to listen carefully. Occasionally, she moves on too quickly and does not give children enough time to respond to her questions and express their ideas. n Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. They count objects

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need to do better?

confidently to 10. This is evident when children brush the sand from their feet and count their toes. Children use language about size. For example, they describe themselves as 'big', 'little' and 'bigger'. Children are familiar with, and anticipate, routine times of the day, such as collecting their friends from nursery. n Children use a good range of equipment that helps them learn new skills. They develop their early literacy skills. Children illustrate this when they use paintbrushes to make marks and describe their marks as a 'tiger'. n Children develop good coordination of their bodies. They climb the stairs safely

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need to do better?

11 March 2020 holding the handrail and come down on their bottoms'. Children proudly spin like ballet dancers, recalling experiences they enjoyed with their parents. They have regular opportunities to go on outings to the park and play in the childminder's garden. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They have warm relationships with the childminder and each other. Children share enjoyable moments with the childminder, for instance a tickling toes game and giggling together. Children learn to respect each other's feelings. This becomes apparent when the childminder explains not all children want to be hugged tightly and some need a little more space. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She models good manners and encourages children to treat others with respect. Children's behaviour is good. They follow the house rules and respect the set boundaries.

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need to do better?

Children benefit from learning about special festivals together. However, the childminder is less confident about teaching children about mutual respect and their uniqueness, which would further develop their appreciation of diversity. n All children, including those who receive funding, progress well in their learning. They love to share what they know with others. Children are confident, independent and develop the life skills that they need for the next stage in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has attended training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands wider safeguarding issues for children. This is evident when she talks about how children's play might indicate an influence from other people's extreme views. The childminder understands how to protect girls from female genital mutilation. She knows who to contact to report any concerns she may have, to protect children's welfare. The childminder makes regular risk assessments of her home. This ensures that her home and resources are safe for children. The childminder is vigilant and supervises children closely.

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should:

n enhance children's understanding of what makes them unique, to help them recognise their similarities and differences and further develop their appreciation of diversity n continue to build on children's developing language by giving them more time to respond to questions and express their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316978 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10132294 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 7 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is organised for the children attending. n The inspector and childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity on children's learning. n The inspector read testimonials from parents and considered their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. She discussed children's development with the childminder and the progress they have made. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the suitability of household members, the safeguarding policy and the progress check for children aged between two and three years.

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Inspection activities

11 March 2020 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

11 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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