Groom, Alison

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this setting. This is because the childminder goes the extra mile in ensuring that children receive high-quality care and their experiences are well planned and sequenced. Children respond enthusiastically to the exceptionally high expectations from the childminder. As a result, children, such as those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, have managed to catch up with their learning. For example, children who lacked confidence and were shy, have gained high levels of social skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children of all ages are extremely well supported. They persevere with tasks and overcome challenges. During a planned activity, for instance, children show impressive concentration as they work collaboratively to make salt dough. This activity sparks many learning opportunities for the children, including the strengthening of their small-muscle and exploratory skills.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and show high levels of respect for each other. For example, they remind each other to walk quietly when younger children are sleeping. Children play happily in a safe and secure environment. They form very close and trusting relationships with the childminder, who is extremely caring and nurturing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder draws on her excellent knowledge of child development, which is inspirational and worthy of sharing with other professionals. She observes and monitors children's progress accurately to plan a highly personalised curriculum. For example, when the childminder noticed that children were not developing their physical skills accordingly, she provided them with a greater range of activities to encourage different movements. As a result, gaps in children's learning are closing rapidly. n The childminder works tirelessly with parents to establish a consistent approach to children's care and learning. Parents are extremely positive about all aspects of the childminder's work. One parent, whose views were echoed by others, said that they were 'very grateful' to have found the childminder. They can see the rapid progress their children make, such as in their speech and behaviour. n Children develop and extend their excellent communication and literacy skills.

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need to do better?

They enjoy meaningful conversations with the childminder, who challenges them to think, share their views and make predictions. This gives children high levels of confidence. For instance, children very competently recall and retell popular nursery stories in their own words. Children are also adept at counting and solving age-appropriate mathematical problems. n The childminder has joined forces with other professionals to build on her

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need to do better?

14 April 2022 already outstanding practice. The childminder organises bespoke training courses which are better suited to their teaching practices. In addition, the childminder continues to read relevant materials to enhance children's learning experiences. This has had a significant impact, particularly for children who require timely interventions and support to catch up and achieve the best possible outcomes. n From a young age, children learn to be kind and respectful. During the inspection, there were many examples of children helping each other and taking turns. Children behave impeccably. n Children are valued and respected as individuals. Those who are bilingual speakers have plenty of opportunities to hear and use their other languages. Children become fully aware of their own special characteristics, including their feelings and ideas. n The childminder teaches children to form excellent hygiene habits from an early

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age. Children develop very good self-care and independence skills because of the consistent approach to promoting their excellent health and well-being. n The childminder is extremely passionate about her role and responsibilities. She continues to seek the views of parents and children to help evaluate the quality of the provision. The childminder has further developed her outdoor space to enhance children's learning experiences. Children are fully engaged and very motivated to play in the natural environment.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training regularly and reads a wide range of materials to add depth and breadth to her safeguarding knowledge. She is extremely alert to any signs of harm, including indicators of extremist views and child exploitation. The childminder shares information with parents on how to keep children safe online to protect their welfare. She is fully aware of how to raise any safeguarding concerns to relevant agencies. The childminder supervises children very well, while allowing them to take manageable risks to explore their environment. As a result, children build high levels of resilience and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413467 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10138190 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 3 Date of previous inspection 6 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The setting is open Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk and discussed the activities she provides for children. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone and read their written statements to gain their views of the childminder's provision. n A joint observation was carried out with the childminder to ascertain the quality of education. n A range of documentation was scrutinised, including the childminder's policies, suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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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Inspection activities

14 April 2022 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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