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 Met

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The provision is good

Children happily share their thoughts with the childminder who listens attentively and engages in their conversations. For example, children show the childminder herbs they have found and are encouraged by the childminder to smell their scents. This develops children's confidence to express their thoughts and feelings and supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

New language is introduced by the childminder; for example, the childminder identifies a fruit that is sour, a word which some children are unfamiliar with, and encourages children to compare the taste of other kinds of fruit during snack time. Children are given the opportunity to learn and use new language in conversations.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a range of resources and freely choose toys and games independently. They are encouraged to take turns when playing. For instance, the childminder encourages children to pass the pieces of a sorting puzzle to each other. Positive behaviour is recognised by the childminder, and children are praised when sharing. This develops the children's social skills when playing with their friends.

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The provision is good

Children listen with intent and follow instructions well. For instance, when preparing for nap time, children lay their own sleeping bags and fluff their own pillows. The children understand help is there if needed. However, the childminder encourages independent self-care, to support readiness for nursery.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses assessment to identify children's strengths and next steps. For example, through the use observation during independent play. This supports the childminders understanding of what the children know and change activities to support children's next steps. n Children's interests are used by the childminder to develop new learning. For example, story time is identified as an activity the children enjoy. Books which visit different cultures and religions are chosen, and this enhances the children's understanding of the world around them. n Overall, the childminder supports the development of children's communication and language well. However, on occasion, language introduced to children with English as an additional language (EAL) is not consistently reinforced. Children therefore do not always have the opportunity to embed new vocabulary. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children

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need to do better?

are encouraged to wash their hands independently and wipe away water on the floor they may have spilled. This supports children's understanding of safety and

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need to do better?

14 September 2022 how they can prevent accidents happening themselves. n The children learn about taking risks during play. For example, the children feed birds at the local lake, when some of them have not engaged with animals before. Children therefore take risks in a safe way and gain experiences that develop confidence. n Children go on outings to local woodlands and parks daily. Children climb different sized apparatus and slide down the slide. This develops children's gross motor skills and keeps them active. n Parents talk highly of the childminder and the professional partnership they have developed. The childminder uses their knowledge of the early years to provide guidance for parents if they need it. For example, the childminder taught parents a toothbrush song for children to sing when brushing their teeth. n The childminder is a proactive member of the community and offers her knowledge and skills. For example, she is a member of the parent-teacher

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association at the school where most of the children transition to. This creates a smooth transition for the children from the childminder's care to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the indications and change of behaviours of a child that may potentially be at risk. She is confident in the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has recently completed a safeguarding course that updated her knowledge of different types of abuse. She carries out regular risk assessments when on outings and closely supervises children when they are in her care. The childminder uses the intercom buzzer system to allow those expected access into her home. She has reflected on her risk assessment arrangements to ensure children play safely.

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should:

n consistently support children's communication and language, particularly those with EAL, to use and understand new vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272836 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10120574 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 6 Date of previous inspection 6 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in a second floor flat in Whitton, Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond. She offers care from, 8:30am until 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 diploma qualification in childminding.

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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 provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, such as DBS checks and qualifications on request.

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Inspection activities

14 September 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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