Wells, Mrs Sarah Jane

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 are happy and settled. The environment is homely and welcoming, which helps children to feel confident and comfortable. Children's behaviour is good. They are very caring towards each other and with the childminder. Children are beginning to learn the importance of sharing and taking turns. The childminder supports them with this by offering gentle reminders. She praises children in a consistent and meaningful way. This helps to increase their self-esteem and emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children are confident and curious learners. The childminder uses what she knows about the children's interests to provide stimulating resources and activities. Babies enjoy crawling around investigating the different resources. For instance, they operate a range of electronic toys to create different rhymes, sounds and responses. This helps to develop their coordination and physical skills. Older children become deeply involved and engaged in activities. For example, they quickly become engrossed in imaginary play with an exciting array of natural objects they have collected on walks around the local environment. Children show that they have high self-esteem and proudly show visitors their favourite toys and games. They build towers with bricks and confidently talk about their interest in cars, describing their size, colour and shape. The childminder uses every opportunity as children play to introduce and strengthen their mathematical skills.

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The provision is good

All children benefit from a curriculum that helps them to build key skills for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises that children have missed opportunities to build on their social skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, they had limited experiences in the local community to build on their social skills. As a result, she provides a wealth of opportunities for children to socialise in larger groups. For example, children learn how to interact with others while attending local toddler groups and enjoy regular trips and outings. Children develop new friendships and are becoming increasingly confident as a result. n The childminder places a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills in readiness for their future learning. She provides a language-rich environment. For example, the childminder teaches new vocabulary during conversations and through sharing stories. She sings with younger children, copies their babbling sounds and repeats words to them. This

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need to do better?

helps children to increase their vocabulary and extend their emerging language skills. n The childminder provides a range of activities for children to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy regular walks to the local park. They use their core

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need to do better?

6 October 2022 strength and large-muscle skills to navigate the large-scale equipment. At the childminder's house, children practise their pouring, digging and transferring skills, using a variety of sensory resources and activities. This further helps children to build coordination and control. n Overall, children develop an understanding of keeping healthy. They enjoy a wide range of healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. The childminder supports children to wash their hands before mealtimes. However, she misses opportunities to talk to children about why healthy routines, such as handwashing, are in place and to extend their understanding of healthy food choices during mealtimes. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment on the warm and loving environment that she provides for their children. The childminder works with parents and shares information regularly

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need to do better?

about their children's development and what they need to learn next. This helps to provide children with consistency in their care and learning. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards continually improving her practice. She reflects on the activities and experiences for children, including what has gone well and what improvements she might make next time. The childminder seeks feedback from parents and children. She uses any suggestions and ideas to help plan continuous improvements at the setting. The childminder has attended a range of additional training to develop her skills and knowledge. She is experienced and dedicated to providing quality experiences for the children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands how to report concerns about the welfare of children. She is aware of how to report allegations made against her or any members of her household. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. She ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date by completing training. The childminder completes risk assessments and ensures any risks are minimised. She talks to the children about potential risks as they play, to help them learn how to keep themselves safe.

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should:

n use opportunities as they arise to enhance children's understanding of good hygiene practices and healthy eating, to further promote their understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481666 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10236476 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 18 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documents on request.

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Inspection activities

6 October 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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