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 in this home from-home environment. The childminder greets children with a huge smile, and they show they are excited to spend time in her care. This demonstrates that they feel safe and secure. The childminder clearly organises her setting to ensure that there is a wide range of learning opportunities inside and outside to support children's learning and development. The childminder knows children well and plans around their interests and next steps in development.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's visual timetable. They follow the daily routines and have an understanding of when it is time to move to a different activity. Children behave well. They respond to the childminder's specific instructions for tidying away toys by putting them in the correct places as directed by the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to be independent. For example, children hang up their own coats and bags on their pegs, help themselves to porridge for breakfast and put their own shoes on for outdoor play. The childminder sings songs as children wash their hands and models the actions to support them to wash them correctly. She teaches children the importance of good personal hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's love for reading. She enjoys sharing a range of books with children. For example, children enjoy learning about how doctors can help them. The childminder takes children on regular trips to the library so they can self-select books. She introduces children to the initial sounds in their name, as well as the sounds of familiar objects, to support them with their early reading skills. n The childminder supports children with their counting and understanding of number. For example, she points and counts with children as they count the candles on their play-dough cakes. The childminder asks questions to further extend children's thinking and introduces them to mathematical vocabulary. For example, she encourages children to solve number problems and work out how many they have 'altogether' and how many 'more' they need. n There are plenty of opportunities for children to develop physically. Children

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need to do better?

enjoy dancing to familiar songs, throwing, kicking, catching and rolling balls, jumping and running and negotiating space. The childminder teaches children the importance of fresh air and exercise. The childminder supports children with the development of their small-muscles skills. For example, children make marks on a large whiteboard, manipulate play dough and dig for objects in the sand

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23 May 2023 tray. n Children learn about what makes them unique. The childminder teaches children about a range of religious festivals throughout the year, including Diwali, Chinese New Year and the Mexican festival of Dia de los Muertos, which celebrates life. Children learn about a range of cultures and traditions that are important to people around the world. n Parents receive regular updates from the childminder on the progress their children make. They that say she is warm, kind and caring, and their children are happy to come each day. Parents comment that they feel supported by the childminder, in particular with sleep and potty-training advice. n The childminder works in partnership with her assistants and co-childminder. She engages in regular professional discussions to support her planning and assessments. The childminder attends webinars and is able to reflect on areas of training that she wishes to explore further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports older children in developing their vocabulary and communication and language skills well. She sings songs and rhymes, listens and responds to questions and models vocabulary to them. However, the childminder has not developed her knowledge of how to help younger children with their early language acquisition skills, to support her with planning and setting next steps for these children. n Children attend well to circle times, take turns and show respect for each other. They enjoy saying 'hello' to their friends, and the childminder supports them to do this in English and in their additional spoken languages. Children listen and respond to each other and the childminder. The childminder offers children great encouragement and high praise when they achieve what they have set out to do.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of daily risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home, inside and outside. She has robust procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. The childminder recognises the signs when a child may be at risk of abuse and understands her duty to report on any concern she may have. She engages in regular safeguarding training. The childminder knows the procedures for reporting an allegation against a member of staff. She teaches children the importance of road safety while out on trips.

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should:

n develop knowledge to enhance the planning and assessing of children's early language acquisition skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2617630 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10285691 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and is located in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She works alongside a co-childminder and has three assistants. The childminder operates all year around, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday. She offers funded early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 2.

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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 inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she meets the needs of all children. n The inspector spoke to and reviewed written feedback from parents about the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder shared a range of documentation with the inspector on request. n The childminder and inspector engaged in a leadership meeting.

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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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