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 experience a broad and balanced curriculum that helps motivate them to learn. For example, they develop good levels of concentration as stories are being read to them. Babies babble and show curiosity as they help the childminder to turn the pages. This sparks children to explore books independently afterwards. Older children are learning to draw basic shapes on the chalkboard, which helps them to develop their early writing skills. Children are physically active inside the setting and outdoors. For instance, they enjoy catching and throwing balls with their peers while playing in the garden. Children respond well to the high expectations set by the childminder, as well as the other adults in the setting.

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The provision is good

Children play in a warm and inclusive environment. This supports children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to feel happy and safe. Children's similarities and differences are valued and respected. They receive lots of praise from the childminder when they succeed in their tasks. This raises children's positive attitudes to learning effectively. It also builds on their self- esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is good. They receive gentle reminders to share and take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing children with high-quality care and education. She talks to her co-childminders and assistants to help evaluate the quality of the provision. The childminder has completed training, such as food hygiene, to secure good safety practices to benefit children's health. However, she does not focus her professional development sharply enough to raise the quality of education to the highest level. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. For example, she shares daily information and suggests activities to do at home to promote a consistent approach to children's learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder and appreciate the obvious warmth she shows towards their children. They find that the childminder works very well with her co- childminders, which creates a harmonious atmosphere. This provides parents with the assurance they need when leaving their children with other adults.

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need to do better?

n The childminder makes effective use of the regular observations and assessments to identify children's individual learning needs. For example, she plans activities to build on children's developing physical skills. Some of these activities include painting on a big piece of paper using various art and craft materials. As a result, children make good progress from their various starting points. n The childminder is attentive during her interactions with the children. She is polite and calm, which helps children to behave well. As a result, children listen

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need to do better?

18 April 2023 and play well together. n The childminder is good at building on children's language and communication skills. For instance, she sings songs and repeats words back to them. However, the childminder does not use opportunities to promote children's thinking and reasoning skills as effectively as possible. For example, there are times when she is too quick to provide children with answers to her questions. This practice does not ensure children develop all the skills that they need for their future education. n Children enjoy carrying out age-appropriate and manageable tasks. For example, the older ones have learned to clean their nose and dispose of tissues in the bin. They also take care of their own toilet needs, developing their self-help and independence skills effectively. n Children's early mathematical skills are developing well. They are beginning to count, sort and match items, such as when completing jigsaw puzzles. Children

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also learn about basic shapes, for example, as they work out which one fits into the correct slot. n The childminder organises a wide range of outings, such as to local parks. She teaches children about the changes in the weather and seasons. In addition, the childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about other cultures by celebrating various festivals. These include Chinese New Year and Diwali, which develop children's understanding of the similarities and differences between people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she conducts regular risk assessments of the environment to identify and minimise hazards to children. The childminder knows how to recognise possible concerns about children's welfare and their families. This includes those relating to wider safeguarding matters, such as if they are being exposed to extremist views or behaviour. There are clear procedures for reporting any safeguarding concerns to help protect children's welfare. Children receive good levels of supervision, which helps them to feel safe and secure.

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should:

n sharpen the focus of professional development to build on good practice to raise the quality of education to even higher standards n extend the opportunities for children to develop their thinking and reasoning skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627047 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10281110 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She offers her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. The childminder works alongside co-childminders and assistants. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the organisation of the curriculum. They observed an activity together and evaluated the quality of it afterwards. n Children engaged with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. She looked at the key documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

18 April 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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Inspection activities

18 April 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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