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 flourish with this experienced childminder. They form close attachments with the childminder and show they are very settled, approaching her for cuddles and reassurance during the day. The childminder knows the children very well. She obtains key information from parents when children start, so she is aware of their needs and what their interests are. The childminder plans a broad curriculum, allowing for young children to make decisions in their play. She supports their learning, ensuring that they are immersed in a language-rich environment, asking questions and describing what children are doing as they explore.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy sensory play with play dough where they learn to roll to make a sausage shape and then roll to make a ball shape. Children respond positively to conversations and show that they remember past events. For example, they recall when they made paper balls at playgroup by rolling the paper in the same way. Children demonstrate they have a very good vocabulary of words, and toddlers are heard to copy and repeat words.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She is very calm and relaxed and speaks to children in a gentle way. Children's behaviour is very good. They show good manners and play cooperatively together, learning to share and take turns. Children understand the routines of the day and help to tidy the toys away.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books and stories. She has an abundance of age-appropriate and interesting books, which children access freely. She looks at books and read stories with young children, clearly pronouncing words and encouraging them to repeat words. Children have regular visits to the library where they choose books, and this supports them to begin to understand that reading is important for their future learning. n Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and focus for long periods of time on activities that interest them. Children enjoy imaginative play and have great fun dressing up, wearing different hats, shoes and bags. n The childminder observes children's development as they play and uses this information to guide their learning further. She completes the two-year-old progress check as required. However, these assessments do not focus sharply on

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need to do better?

the children's individual next steps to fully enhance the planning of her curriculum. n The childminder has a very good relationship with parents. They are extremely happy with the care that is provided. Comments include that the childminder knows their children incredibly well and that children 'waltz through the front door without a backward glance'. The childminder provides a daily diary to

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4 June 2024 enable parents to read about their child's day and relay messages back to the childminder. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to keeping up to date with mandatory training, such as completing refresher safeguarding training and paediatric first-aid training. She is an active participant in the local childminder forums, supporting her to keep up to date with changes in legislation or practice issues. n Children have superb opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor environment. They enjoy walks to the local parks and practise their skills of riding scooters once in the safety of the park grounds. They have great fun climbing, sliding down the slide and spinning on the roundabout. Young children rest on the way home, falling asleep in the pushchair after this vigorous play time. n Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a marble run and build the structures up. The childminder ensures that this game is fully supervised and talks to children

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need to do better?

about not putting marbles in their mouths. Young toddlers join in and show great dexterity in placing the marbles into the chutes. Once finished, the childminder ensures that this game is safely stored away. n The childminder promotes children's good health and well-being effectively. For example, they enjoy a wide range of nutritious snacks, and the childminder provides a home-cooked midday meal. Children learn to keep themselves healthy and follow good hygiene routines. They know to wash their hands after playing outside and before they eat. The childminder encourages children's independence with toilet training and uses positive rewards to boost their confidence and self-esteem.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n use information gained about children's progress more effectively to plan precisely for the next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510893 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10351440 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 3 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Hampton, in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the curriculum. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and procedures and looked at relevant documentation. n Parents provided feedback letters regarding the childminder's care and teaching practices.

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Inspection activities

4 June 2024 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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