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 settle well and have strong, warm relationships with the childminder. She ensures that babies feel secure by following their home routines. The childminder values each child highly. She is fair and consistent in her approach to behaviour management and shares group rules with children. Children behave in positive ways. They are well mannered and treat each other with kindness and consideration.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is interesting and varied. Children learn valuable skills in preparation for school. They take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and develop good communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder asks children to bring an item from home to show and talk about to the group. She reads stories and sings songs with children and this helps them to learn new words and develop their language skills. Children have a good understanding of difference. For example, the childminder asks children to draw pictures of themselves which they paint using different skin-tone colours. Children complete puzzles and browse through books that contain multicultural characters. They are able to do things for themselves. Children take off and put on their indoor and outdoor shoes. Older children help to serve meals and drinks at lunchtime. They learn to share and to take turns well, for example when they share outdoor

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares interesting activities that cover all areas of learning. She monitors children's progress well and makes good use of this information to ensure children are appropriately challenged. All children make good progress. n The childminder ensures that children have freedom to choose where and when they want to learn, for instance, they move freely from indoor to outdoor play. Children choose their own resources from a wide variety of equipment. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. For instance, she has a Chinese group time with children each day when they hear stories and sing songs in Chinese. The childminder helps children to learn English words by teaching them the names of common objects. n Children develop good creative skills. They enjoy blowing bubbles in the air using soapy solutions. Children paint and decorate sticks with leaves in the

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garden. They use crayons and pencils to draw pictures. n Children have good early mathematics skills. They skilfully use a range of resources that they select and sort into groups. Children count objects securely. The childminder teaches children about different shapes. n The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding of the world. For example, she teaches children about different landforms, such as lakes and

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need to do better?

10 October 2022 islands. The childminder talks to children about different seasons and goes on autumnal walks in the local park. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She gives them daily updates on children's progress by talking to them and using secure software apps. The childminder also holds regular parent meetings to share this information. n The childminder monitors the work of her assistants well to help them improve their practice. She observes them as they work and gives them feedback and support during regular individual meetings. n The childminder keeps her skills and knowledge up to date and those of her assistants. For instance, they attended a course on supporting children's development which led to improvements in this area. n The childminder evaluates her practice regularly and sets clear goals for improvement. For example, she plans to enhance the outdoor area to support

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children's learning further. n Children behave in safe ways. They put on their wellington boots when it is raining and muddy to avoid slipping outdoors. Children walk sensibly around indoors to reduce the risk of accidents. n The childminder helps children to gain an awareness of good oral hygiene. They use creative activities such as drawing pictures of gums and teeth. The childminder talks to children about how to keep their teeth healthy and clean. n The childminder makes nutritious meals and snacks for children and provides regular opportunities for their physical development. However, she has not fully developed ways for children to gain an understanding of the value of this, to extend their learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust approach to children's safety. The childminder and her assistants have secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms to be alert to that could indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. They are aware of how and to whom they must report their concerns. The childminder maintains good standards of hygiene throughout her home. For example, the nappy-changing area is cleaned after each use and protective clothing is worn to reduce the risk of cross infection. She carries out daily checks covering all parts of her home, indoors and outdoors, to reduce the risk of hazards.

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of the value of their current good healthy routines, namely the value of eating well and taking regular physical exercise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447260 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10235790 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 18 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in St Margarets in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 47 weeks of the year and is closed on public bank holidays. She accepts funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a level 4 Montessori Diploma in early years education. She works with assistants.

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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 setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while they viewed the premises. n The inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The inspector read and considered written comments from parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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