Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

p.1

The provision requires improvement

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She supervises children well and ensures that she knows where they are at all times. The childminder offers children spontaneous cuddles, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. Children respond happily to praise and encouragement from the childminder. However, the childminder is less successful in her role as an educator. The curriculum lacks coherence and sequencing, which limits her ability to provide the appropriate level of challenge to meet children's needs. This is particularly noticeable during planned activities, where learning opportunities are not tailored to children's developmental stages.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

Overall, children have positive attitudes towards their learning. They are curious and eager to explore, particularly outdoors. For instance, children show interest in gardening and books. However, the childminder does not use these opportunities sufficiently to build on children's learning. While children's behaviour is generally appropriate for their age, they occasionally become bored and restless. This is due to the weaknesses in the curriculum. This, in turn, leads to unwanted behaviours, such as snatching toys. Additionally, the childminder interrupts children's play to follow set routines. This affects children's enjoyment. Despite these weaknesses, the childminder teaches children effective hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infection.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys looking after children and supervises them well. She approaches her work warmly and inclusively. Children delight in the presence of the childminder and her family members. n Although the childminder observes children's learning, she does not use the information consistently to plan and implement a rich and age-appropriate curriculum. At times, the activities she provides do not meet children's interests. Consequently, children tend to lose focus and move quickly from activity to activity. This lack of sustained engagement limits all children's ability to make the progress they can achieve, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder promotes an inclusive practice. She teaches children some words in her home language to raise their awareness of diversity. The childminder also takes children to local parks and playgroups, where they can socialise with other children. n Parents praise the childminder's warm approach, which helps their children to

p.2

need to do better?

form positive relationships with her and her family members. They are pleased with how the childminder communicates with them and provides information about their children's play. Parents also appreciate the childminder's cooking, which exposes their children to a variety of healthy and enjoyable meals.

p.2

need to do better?

11 September 2024 n The childminder maintains a clean and hygienic environment. She ensures that surfaces are regularly cleaned and follows suitable practices during nappy- changing routines to protect children's health. Children learn to wash their hands after messy play and before meals. This teaches children about self-care and independence skills. n The childminder expects children to behave appropriately. For example, she encourages children to play together. However, she does not always consider that children may display unwanted behaviours because they are bored and restless. This results in children crying, snatching toys or not listening immediately. n Children are active learners who want to play and learn. However, the childminder's strict adherence to her set routine often interrupts children's play without sufficient warning. This is challenging for children, particularly when they are asked to stop outdoor play to move on to an indoor task. This has a

p.2

need to do better?

negative impact on children's enjoyment and does not motivate them to play. n Children are socially confident. They do not hesitate to approach visitors or ask for help when needed, for example to connect the wooden tracks for their trains. Children develop their creativity and imaginations. n The childminder has completed mandatory training, such as paediatric first-aid and safeguarding. This keeps her knowledge of how to keep children safe up to date. However, the childminder does not take sufficient advantage of opportunities to develop her teaching knowledge and skills to a good level. n The childminder does not evaluate the quality of the provision rigorously enough to identify areas for improvement. For instance, she has not identified the weaknesses in her teaching skills and the early years curriculum.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

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

p.3

Due date

plan and implement an ambitious curriculum with appropriate levels of challenge, to help children to make good progress consistently. 04/11/2024

p.3

should:

n review the organisation of the daily routines to ensure that children have sufficient time to play n develop clear plans for professional development opportunities to improve teaching practice to a good level n make effective use of self-evaluation to identify and address weaknesses in practice to achieve high-quality care and education for children.

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 2770472 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10349680 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. She works from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for public holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how the different areas are used for children's care and education. She explained to the inspector how she implements the early years curriculum and ensures children's safety. n The inspector spoke with parents on the telephone to seek their views on the quality of the setting. She also read some written feedback to help to gather their views. n The inspector sampled the required documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, inside and outside. She engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection.

p.5

Inspection activities

11 September 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

11 September 2024 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7