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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend in this welcoming and well-resourced setting. They settle quickly and find age-appropriate activities that interest them. One of the children's favourite activities is looking at books. They sit down together with adults and their peers and enjoy a story. The more able and confident children concentrate well on the pictures and recognise a good range of familiar words. Children develop a love of books.

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The provision is good

Children form close attachments to adults and show that they are happy and feel safe. They receive lots of cuddles, praise and encouragement for their good efforts. This supports children's social and emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the high expectations set by the adults. For example, they respond well to the childminder's invitation to explore and manipulate the play dough. Children have lots of fun and they make various shapes, such as hearts and flowers. They hear basic counting as they play, which builds on their understanding of numbers. Children carry out manageable tasks, including feeding themselves at mealtimes. This helps children to develop their independence skills. Children's behaviour is very positive. They show kindness and care for each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an experienced and dedicated practitioner. She takes time to get to know the children and their families from the outset. Parents comment that they are extremely happy with the childminder's service and are full of praise for her. They unanimously find that the childminder has a very caring and nurturing approach, which benefits their children greatly. n All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are progressing well. This is particularly evident in children's communication and language development. For instance, younger children are learning to repeat sounds and actions. Older children speak in full sentences and hold age- appropriate discussions with adults. n The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to plan various activities. However, on occasions, she does not make the best use of group activities, to fully support younger and less-confident children. As a

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result, not all children make the most of all learning experiences. n Occasionally, the childminder does not provide children with the time to complete their activities to their own satisfaction. This does not extend children's learning as fully as possible. n The childminder plans outings to the local parks as part of the extended curriculum. She encourages children to observe their surroundings, such as changes in the weather and seasons. This raises children's awareness of the

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6 April 2022 world they are growing up in. n Children are active and motivated learners. They enjoy moving around in a variety of ways, such as walking, running and climbing the steps on the slide. Children gain strong physical skills. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. This includes encouraging children to use polite words and to share their toys. Children respond positively to these gentle reminders. n Children develop healthy lifestyles. They have daily access to fresh air, which supports their growth and development. In addition, children learn good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before handling food. They receive healthy meals and have access to fresh drinking water. n The childminder is good at promoting her professional development. For example, she uses the knowledge gained in training to keep up with the changes to the statutory framework. This has had a positive impact on children's learning

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and behaviour. n The childminder talks to her co-childminder to help evaluate the quality of the provision. She expresses her commitment to providing children with the highest standards of care and education. n The childminder and her co-childminder work together successfully to promote an inclusive environment. They plan outings and celebrations of various festivals to teach children about the different cultures and people around them. From an early age, children learn about the similarities and differences between people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She knows the signs and symptoms that may cause concerns and how to report them. The childminder is also aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as how to identify children who might be at risk of extremist behaviours. She helps her co-childminder to conduct regular risk assessments of the setting to assure children's safety and security. The supervision of children is good. The childminder ensures that children are within her sight and hearing.

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should:

n enhance knowledge of how to plan group activities to ensure that all children, particularly the younger and less confident, make the most of all learning experiences n review the planning of the daily routines to enable children to complete their activities and extend their learning as fully as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346205 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10138189 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 15 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She works from another registered childminder's home in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. The childminder works from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 provision. n The childminder and her co-childminder showed the inspector around the setting. They explained to the inspector their intentions for children's learning. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the service they and their children receive. They also left written feedback for the inspector to read. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated the impact the activities have on children's learning. n Children interacted with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and her co-childminder about how they keep children safe while in their care. She also interviewed the childminder to

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assess her understanding of safeguarding procedures.

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Inspection activities

6 April 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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