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 Good

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The provision is good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder, who gives them lots of attention and reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and happy in the setting. Children's behaviour is good. They listen and follow instructions well. For example, they help the childminder to tidy away the toys after play.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder has high expectations for them. For example, they develop communication skills that are typical for their age group. Children babble, repeat single words and show good levels of understanding. Children are motivated to play. They particularly enjoy exploring malleable materials, such as rice and pasta. Children also take delight in exploring cause and effect toys, such as electronic devices.

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The provision is good

Children who have English as an additional language have plenty of opportunities to hear and use their home language during play. They participate in age- appropriate activities that raise their awareness of various cultural and religious festivals. This includes festivals, such as Eid, Diwali and Chinese New Year. Children learn about similarities and differences between people.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has maintained the good quality of the provision since the last inspection. She continues to promote her professional development effectively. For example, following training, the childminder has enhanced her knowledge of how to promote children's imaginative play. This has had a positive impact on children's creativity and self-expression. n The childminder speaks gently to children and models good language to develop their speech. One of the ways she does this is by narrating children's play and repeating words. This helps children to make good progress, particularly in their communication and language development. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning regularly to plan for their individual next steps. For example, she plans an activity with dried pasta and utensils to further develop children's exploratory skills. Children show good concentration during play.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy playing outdoors. They climb, balance and navigate steps and slides with increasing confidence. However, the childminder does not use observations and assessments to plan and sequence planned activities for outdoors as effectively as possible. This does not fully support children who prefer to play in the natural world. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit. However, at times, the childminder does not make good use of opportunities to teach children about healthy options and the effect that food has on their

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9 March 2022 bodies. This does not fully develop children's understanding of how a healthy diet helps to promote their health, growth and development. n Children show good levels of independence skills appropriate to their age and stage of development. Examples of this include children holding their own water beaker and feeding themselves at snack time. n The childminder models positive behaviours, such as speaking calmly. She establishes clear routines for children, to which they respond well. This helps children to behave well. n The childminder follows good hygiene procedures. This includes ensuring that children wash their hands before handling food. Children learn to protect themselves from germs and infections. n The childminder evaluates her practice continuously. She identifies that a particular strength of the provision is the way she forms secure attachments with children. She also engages parents in children's learning to establish a

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consistent approach in the setting and at home. Parents write positive feedback about the service they and their children receive. They particularly appreciate the way the childminder informs them about their children's learning and development. This strong partnership has a positive impact on children's learning and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continues to keep her knowledge of safeguarding matters up to date. She has a clear understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and indicators of extremist views and behaviours. The childminder knows the procedures for reporting any safeguarding concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She ensures that children are always within her sight and hearing at all times. The childminder risk assesses the setting to minimise hazards to children. She carries out regular fire drills to teach children what to do in an emergency.

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should:

n make more effective use of observations and assessments to plan and sequence planned activities, to support children who prefer to play outdoors n gain knowledge of how to raise children's understanding of the effect that food has on their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448341 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10075195 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 1 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond- Upon-Thames. She offers her service from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she helps children to develop their knowledge and skills. n The inspector checked the required documentation, including the childminder's first-aid certificate and evidence of their suitability. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the quality of the provision. She read written feedback from parents. n The inspector observed children's learning inside and outside. She interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 March 2022 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

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