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 play in a well-organised and safe environment. They are able to lead their own learning as they move freely between the indoor and outdoor environments. This gives children opportunities to make decisions about their play. When playing in the garden, they learn how to protect themselves from the sun. For example, children receive gentle and consistent reminders about the importance of wearing their hats. They are beginning to manage risks for themselves, such as when they climb the small steps into the garden. One of children's favourite activities outside is to create bubbles using bubble wands. They smile and concentrate well as they fit the long wands into the bubble mixture. This shows children are happy and motivated learners.

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The provision is good

Children have formed close attachments with the childminder, who is warm and attentive to their needs. They receive lots of praise and reassurance, which gives them the confidence to play. From an early age, children learn to look after their environment. For example, they help the childminder to put away the toys that they have used. Children develop strong social skills and enjoy babbling as they play. They listen enthusiastically to stories being read to them by the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates the quality of the provision effectively to benefit children. For example, following visits to the local children's centre, she has learned new activity ideas, which have had a positive impact on children's enjoyment. The childminder plans to add junk modelling materials to children's play to further support their imagination and creativity. n In their written feedback, parents say that the childminder is a 'very patient, kind and caring' professional. They appreciate the way the childminder communicates with them on a regular basis. There are also opportunities for parents to share their views through verbal feedback and questionnaires. This effective partnership results in a shared and consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder observes and assesses children's independent play to plan age- appropriate activities. For instance, after noticing that children enjoy

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need to do better?

manipulating objects, she engages them in a purposeful activity, to build on this interest. Children have a good go and persevere as they thread pasta shapes onto dried spaghetti. This enables children to strengthen their hand and finger muscles, which helps to prepare them for their future education. n Children make good progress from their starting points, such as in their physical development. This is because the childminder provides them with plenty of opportunities to practise their gross motor skills. As a result, children have become more stable on their feet.

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need to do better?

19 July 2023 n The childminder has completed training which has developed her knowledge of how to support children to link their actions with words using visual props. This has had a positive impact on children's vocabulary. The childminder is looking at ways to enhance her expertise to ensure that children receive the best possible care and education. n Overall, the childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she encourages children to exercise regularly and have fresh air. She implements good hygiene practices for nappy changing and cleaning of equipment. However, the childminder does not ensure that handwashing routines are fully embedded in practice. This does not reduce the spread of infections. n Children are active and keen learners because the childminder provides them with the right amount of challenge. For example, while singing nursery songs, she encourages them to sing along and copy her actions. Children respond

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positively and receive good levels of support. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder has clear and age-appropriate expectations for children's behaviour. She models the use of polite words, such as please and thank you, to teach children good manners. n The childminder embraces spontaneous opportunities to incorporate other areas of learning during activities. For example, while children play with toy animals, she introduces basic counting. This helps to promote children's early understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant about protecting children as they play. She has clear procedures for emergency situations, including in the event of fire, to protect children's welfare. The childminder attends training to ensure that she is knowledgeable about safeguarding issues and how to act on her concerns. She knows how to identify the signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm, including indicators of extreme or radical views. There are rigorous procedures for raising any concerns to relevant agencies.

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should:

n continue to promote professional development to raise the quality of care and education to the highest standards n follow hygiene practices more consistently to fully support children's understanding of good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494217 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10301206 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 2 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She works during term time only from Monday to Thursday from 8am until 5.30pm. The childminder holds a relevant 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 setting and explained how she implements the early years provision. n The inspector observed children's play, indoors and outdoors. She talked to the childminder about the progress children are making and what she wants children to learn. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and inspector and they evaluated the impact of the activity on children's learning. n The inspector checked the relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training. She had a discussion with the childminder about the evaluation of the setting and plans for improvement. n The inspector read questionnaires from parents during the inspection and took

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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

19 July 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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