Cadena - Levy, Ixenitt Jenelda

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children show they feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, they joke and giggle as they play and talk about the fun activities they have previously enjoyed. They happily involve the childminder and others, showing confidence and high levels of self-esteem. The children behave extremely well. They are respectful, kind and caring and enjoy the company of others. They show pride in their achievements and talk about their interests with passion. For example, children proudly show the inspector stickers they have been awarded for learning how to use the toilet independently. Children are strong communicators. They engage in activities, taking time to think about their ideas and continuing to persevere when things get tough. The childminder has high expectations for the children and works hard to help them progress and reach their potential. The childminder speaks Spanish and has previously helped children learn this language,

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The provision is good

in addition to English. The childminder keeps parents very well informed about how their children are, and has been particularly successful in maintaining good communication throughout the pandemic, which has further strengthened the experiences of children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a secure awareness of how to provide exciting and fun activities that capture children's interests. She introduces new ideas to children during play, helping them to build on what they can already do and achieve. n The childminder assesses children's learning well, She has a sharp focus on what children need to learn next in their communication and language development, personal, social and emotional development and their physical development. However, her focus on some others areas of children's development is not as strong. This means any gaps in learning may not be identified as quickly. n The childminder supports children's communication and language particularly well. For example, she sits with the children, asking open questions and modelling the correct pronunciation of words. Children eagerly respond to questions and confidently attempt to pronounce new words, helping them to

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broaden their vocabulary. n Parents report that they are very happy with the care their children receive. In their written emails to the inspector, they refer to the healthy and delicious meals that children enjoy and help to prepare. Parents explain they find the childminder very approachable and that they hear regularly about their child's experiences. n The childminder has continued to make improvements since her last inspection. She has a good support network in place and continues to arrange training to help her develop her own skills. n Children learn about keeping themselves safe and understand about leading a

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12 May 2021 healthy lifestyle. They enjoy being active, jumping and hopping across to different floor mats, and they receive gentle reminders about keeping safe during play. n Children are engaged and interested in the activities provided. They are keen to have a go and have a positive attitude to learning. They are confident to ask for help when needed and enjoy trying out new skills. n The childminder offers children time to repeat activities, which helps them to deepen their understanding and practise new skills. This helps children to develop confidence and become even more able. n Although there are currently no children attending with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the childminder understands the importance of communicating any concerns about a child's development. She describes working with parents, other professionals and specialists to provide high-quality support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder clearly understands the importance of keeping children safe. She has attended training and continues to seek out opportunities to update her skills in regards to safeguarding children. The childminder can identify children who may be at risk of harm and knows the action to take if she has concerns. The childminder understands how to refer incidents to the appropriate agencies and focuses on ensuring all children feel loved, valued and safe, to help them speak openly about any worries they may have. The childminder accurately identifies potential hazards within her home and outdoors. She carefully considers and minimises risk to keep children safe.

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should:

n ensure all areas of learning are equally well monitored, to ensure any gaps in learning can be quickly identified and supported.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY360623 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10128539 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 5 Date of previous inspection 8 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Teddington, in the London Borough of Richmond. She operates Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am until 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the childminder led and managed the setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation, where a specific activity was observed and then evaluated with the childminder. n Children spoke to the inspector about their interests and their time at the setting. n The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

12 May 2021 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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12 May 2021 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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