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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children acquire a wealth of knowledge and vocabulary at this childminding setting. This is because the childminder talks to children about things they already know about and things they do no know yet. The childminder gives children a wide range of experiences. For example, children make their own pizzas and learn about food hygiene and how tomatoes are grown. The childminder enjoys talking to children about their families and also about historic and spontaneous events. For example, the childminder encourages children to remember the animals they saw on a recent visit to the farm. They discuss the creatures they see and hear in the garden, such as when the magpies sound. Children learn the words and sentences to be able to communicate and respond fully. They confidently ask questions such as, 'Are the baby magpies in the nest?' The childminder listens to children with genuine interest and reads stories to them routinely and with enthusiasm. Children develop trusting

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The provision is good

and caring relationships with the childminder. They make decisions and develop the confidence to express their preferences and do so articulately. This is because the childminder gives children choices to make and time to think.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants every child at this setting to learn the knowledge and skills to succeed in their later lives. Every effort is put into widening children's experiences based on their starting points. For example, when children show interest in a picture of shells in a nursery rhyme book, the childminder brings the rhyme to life by providing the children with real shells to explore and talk about. n Through books, children learn about feelings and respect for others. This is also modelled well by the childminder, who values children's individuality and communicates with them respectfully. However, the childminder has not fully considered how to promote equality. For example, sometimes, the childminder's language could unintentionally reinforce stereotypes. Nevertheless, the childminder routinely uses manners and demonstrates to children how to be caring to one another. As a result, children learn kindness, such as to the family

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need to do better?

pets, and they behave exceptionally well. n The childminder knows the children very well and uses this knowledge to tailor their learning and care. For example, when young children are ready to learn to use the toilet independently, the childminder recognises this. The childminder works with parents to give children consistent support and positive encouragement. As a result, children develop their independence skills quickly. n The childminder teaches children about colours through conversations about flowers in the garden. Children learn about number and to count. The childminder promotes this through routines and what children know about rhymes. Children count the pieces of fruit on their plate at snack time and how many legs Incey Wincey Spider has.

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need to do better?

29 July 2022 n Children learn the foundations for a healthy lifestyle. They mainly choose to play outside, in the garden, and go for walks in their local community. The childminder provides children with only healthy food and encourages them to drink water regularly, explaining the benefits. Children learn to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder skilfully encourages children to use hand sanitiser after playing with the pets. Children watch with amusement as the childminder rubs gel onto a doll's hand. This motivates the children to do the same with their own hands, which promotes positive hygiene. n The childminder has made significant progress in improving the quality of education and care since the last inspection. Previous weaknesses have been addressed and the childminder has attended training and improved her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. The

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need to do better?

childminder has accurately assessed the need to improve her organisational skills to ensure that statutory requirements, such as attendance records, are maintained.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides a curriculum where children learn, in age-appropriate ways, about dangers in their local community. For example, young children learn about dangers from roads, strangers and of running off when they are on outings. There are effective risk assessments in place which help to ensure that the childminder identifies and removes hazards to children. The childminder reacts swiftly to protect children, such as from recent extreme weather conditions and by applying sun cream proactively. Required documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate, is in place. The childminder knows the procedures to follow to safeguard children, such as in the event of an allegation of harm.

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should:

n improve knowledge, understanding and the use of language so that equality and diversity are fully promoted.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2554645 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10226503 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 8 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Richmond, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder employs an assistant to work with her.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed play and interactions between the childminder and children at the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and explained how she identifies and removes any hazards to children's safety. n The childminder showed the inspector documents relating to children's attendance and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n Parents spoke to the inspector about how the childminder shares information so that they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder talked to the inspector about what she wants children to learn and they discussed the effectiveness of how the childminder implements the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

29 July 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

29 July 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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