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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content at this nurturing, home-from-home setting. The childminder creates an organised and well-resourced learning environment in which children make notable progress. Children receive plenty of praise for their achievements, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder creates secure attachments with children and knows them well. She is clear about what she wants children to learn. The childminder's sensitive and intentional interactions with children ensure that they remain engaged and highly focused during activities.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of the children in her care. When activities are finished, children are encouraged to tidy up. The childminder consistently promotes children's independence. She encourages them to help with day-to-day tasks, such as washing and drying plates and making lunch together. Children butter their own bread and cut their own cucumber. On arrival, they recognise their name label and remove their coats and shoes independently. The childminder reinforces hygiene practices, such as handwashing, throughout the day. Children learn valuable life skills and are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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need to do better?

n Parents say that the communication they receive is excellent. They appreciate suggestions from the childminder about what they can do at home to support their children. Parents speak enthusiastically of the progress which their children have made socially and in their speech development since attending the setting. The childminder provides parents with the required progress check when their children are aged between two and three years. She builds relationships with additional settings that children attend, to further support children in all areas. n The childminder provides a language-rich environment where children continually build and extend their vocabularies. She makes the most of every opportunity to skilfully introduce new words. Children enjoy completing puzzles with the childminder. She models words such as 'corners' and 'edges', and encourages them to sort the pieces into colours. Children learn positional

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language, such as 'on top' and 'under'. n Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise in the large, well-equipped garden. The childminder ensures, if it is safe to do so, that this takes place in all weathers. She plans outings to support children's physical and social development. Children visit local parks, soft-play centres and playgroups. The childminder encourages children's love of reading. For example, children have regular trips to the library, where they take part in the weekly song time and choose books to take home to share with their family. n The childminder takes children's lead in their play and exploration, and weaves

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8 March 2023 in learning opportunities. For example, when children play with water in the garden, she fills a container and they explore which items float and sink. The childminder questions children about what they think will happen and why. This encourages children to think and apply their knowledge. n Children learn about a range of cultures, celebrations and festivals that take place throughout the year, such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Valentine's Day. For instance, they create dragons and stained glass hearts to enhance the learning. n The childminder is reflective about her provision and considers how she can continually improve the learning environment. She keeps up to date with mandatory training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid. However, the childminder has not explored opportunities to build on her professional development, to enhance the provision even further for children. n Children behave well. They respond promptly to the childminder's requests. The

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childminder is consistent in her approach to managing children's behaviour.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and issues such as radicalisation and county lines. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare or if a child may be at risk of harm. She is confident with the process to follow if an allegation is made against her. The childminder has daily risk assessments in place to ensure that her home is suitable. She has made special adaptations to her home to make sure that children do not come to harm. The childminder teaches children how to be safe, for example when crossing the road. She ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is kept up to date. The childminder has robust procedures in place for recording accidents and the administration of medicines.

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should:

n identify opportunities for further training and continuous professional development that will continually enhance the provision for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2619570 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10276056 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 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am until 6pm all year round. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises the early years provision, the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 March 2023 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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8 March 2023 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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