Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder uses observations of children's achievements effectively to identify the next steps in their development. She uses children's interests to motivate and help them to engage in learning. n The childminder uses praise and encouragement to promote children's positive behaviour. Children learn to negotiate while solving problems and minor conflicts. They know how to share and take turns and understand how to care for others. n The childminder implements rigorous procedures to ensure hazards are identified and any risks minimised. n Children have a positive attitude to learning and a good level of concentration. They show a high level of self-control. n Parents say how much their children enjoy attending and praise their child's progress. n The childminder acts on children's suggestions and extends their problem-solving skills. For example, while building a robot during a construction activity, she asks children

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This provision is good

where they think the longer piece will fit and how it can be fixed. n The childminder is very committed to working in partnership with other professionals to ensure children's needs are met and to promote their welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n enhance information sharing with parents about children's next steps in learning and help them be more involved in guiding their children's learning at home n strengthen the self-evaluation process, considering the views of parents to recognise further areas for improvement.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the areas the childminder uses for looking after children in her home. n The inspector observed teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She sampled documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's learning records. n The inspector spoke to parents and took accounts of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role, including how she evaluates her provision and drives improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding practice and knows the correct procedures to follow to help keep children safe. The childminder is proactive in keeping her knowledge and skills up to date in line with childcare requirements. She attends training and conferences and reads relevant professional materials. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the provision she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder regularly assesses the progress of each child and she gathers information from parents about what the children can do to establish their starting points. The childminder follows children's emerging interests and demonstrates a good understanding of their stages of development. She arranges the resources to help children make independent choices in their play and consolidate their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, while reading a story, she engages them in conversation, using and repeating key vocabulary as well as introducing new words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to establish secure and trusting relationships. She has effective procedures to help children to settle in when they first start. For example, she meets them in the school playground with parents and arranges play dates in her home environment. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles and she provides regular access to outdoor play. Children develop large- and small-muscle skills that enhance their physical development. The childminder provides nutritious and well- balanced meals with a broad range of vegetables and fruit. While playing, children discuss healthy choices in relation to food. For example, they describe what kind of food is healthy or unhealthy. The childminder acts as a good role model. She uses clear and consistent strategies to manage children's behaviour. For example, she sets the boundaries and explains what kind of behaviour is acceptable.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder places a clear focus on supporting children to gain confidence and learn to be independent. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They display good social skills and demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm. Children learn the key skills they need for their future learning or move to school. For example, they recognise familiar letters and words in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510893 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10065613 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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