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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder knows children well and plans an exciting curriculum based around children's interests and their learning and development needs. Her provision is well organised, and children are happy and confident in self-selecting resources they would like to play with. She has clearly identified areas, both inside and out, to meet all aspects of the early years foundation stage.

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The provision is good

The childminder's caring and supportive manner enables children to settle quickly. She forms strong bonds with children, and they are happy and comfortable in her care. On arrival at the childminder's house, children follow the childminder's requests for removing shoes and washing their hands. The childminder promotes independence as she encourages children to 'keep on trying' when undoing zips on their shoes. She offers them high praise upon success.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs her curriculum to ensure that children have opportunities to engage in activities they may not otherwise experience outside of her care. She supports them to develop a range of skills. For example, children enjoy the sensory opportunities of squeezing different coloured paints into a large cardboard box and rolling cars in the paint. She talks to them about the different colours that have now been made as the paints mix. This activity supports children's physical development and their opportunities for expressive arts and design.

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n Parents are extremely happy with the childminder. She communicates effectively and shows love and care for their children. Parents receive regular, ongoing feedback on the progress their children are making, and the childminder offers advice on how parents can support their children at home. Parents state that their children enjoy coming and that the childminder carefully plans activities and provides a rich curriculum for their children. n The childminder supports children's communication and language and social skills well. She asks children questions and waits for responses to extend children's thinking. She further develops children's conversational skills by modelling sentences and introducing new vocabulary. She ensures there is a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play to further support children's social skills and to support them in forming relationships with others. n The childminder is passionate about continued professional development. She

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attends regular training, both in person and through webinars. She communicates effectively with the nurseries that her children attend to ensure there is continuity in curriculum offering. She is reflective and continues to evaluate her practice to ensure children have opportunities to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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19 September 2023 n The childminder supports children's understanding of number well. For example, she models counting the candles on their play dough cake. She points to the candles as she counts, demonstrating the importance of one-to-one correspondence and developing children's concrete understanding of number. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour through encouraging children to take turns and share. However, she is not always consistent in ensuring that children fully understand socially acceptable ways to behave. For example, she does not always remind children of the importance of tidying up after mealtimes and activities and does not encourage children to repeat her modelled language related to good manners. n There are plenty of opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for writing. There is a fully equipped craft table with pens, pencils, glue and collage materials for children to engage with. Children enjoy painting

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on large paper and adding small jewels to play dough. The water table allows for filling and emptying opportunities, and there is a large sandpit for digging. n The childminder teaches children the importance of fresh air, exercise and healthy eating. She offers children a range of fruits at snack time and uses stories such as 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' to reinforce the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet. Children enjoy growing and caring for a range of herbs, fruits and vegetables in the childminder's garden and allotment. They balance, use ride-on cars and slide down slides in the childminder's garden, and they have plenty of opportunities to visit community parks and gardens on daily trips out.

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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 in ensuring children's safety in her home. She has clear procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. She recognises the signs when a child may be at risk and understands her duty to report on any concerns she may have. She understands the importance of the safe preparation of food and has engaged in food hygiene training.

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should:

n be consistent in reinforcing behaviour expectations to ensure that children fully understand and respond.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490961 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10301225 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in East Sheen, in the London Borough of Richmond. She offers care from 8am to 5pm, term time only. She has a 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 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 Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she meets the needs of a range of learners. n The inspector viewed testimonies from parents. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her professional development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

19 September 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

19 September 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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