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

The childminder's curriculum is nurturing and promotes children's home languages. She ensures that children who are learning English and Spanish have plenty of opportunities to hear both languages. Children who speak other languages, such as French, also receive effective support. This enables children to learn about diversity in a positive and natural way. The childminder works closely with her assistants to support children's well-being. They are warm, approachable and always ready to comfort children with cuddles. This has a positive impact on children's happiness, including those who have recently joined the setting. Children feel safe and emotionally secure. They have positive attitudes towards their learning and enjoy playing, particularly outdoors.

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The provision is good

The childminder models the behaviour she expects from her assistants. This promotes a consistent practice in managing children's positive behaviour. Children play well together and invite their friends to come and sit next to them. They show care and fondness for each other. Children respond to the high expectations from the childminder. They work together to complete puzzles successfully and are proud of their accomplishments. The childminder works hard to foster children's self-esteem and confidence. She works closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive high-quality care and education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her work with children. She has a clear vision for creating a family-like environment and her assistants understand this well. This enables the childminder and her assistants to develop close relationships with parents. Parents express their high appreciation for the childminder's work through written comments. They find it reassuring that their children enjoy attending the setting. n The childminder's assistants feel valued and enjoy their work with children. They find the experienced childminder supportive and encouraging of their professional development. For instance, the childminder's assistants have completed training on safeguarding and paediatric first aid to help keep children safe. n The childminder offers a wide-ranging curriculum for children. She has incorporated Spanish into the curriculum to enhance children's learning. Children widen their vocabularies and learn to count in another language. Additionally,

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need to do better?

the childminder creates plenty of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. This helps children, including those who receive funding, to make notable progress from their starting points in development. n The childminder makes precise observations and assessments of children's learning. However, she has not fully considered how to plan certain activities to

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19 September 2024 ensure that all children are engaged and challenged. As a result, sometimes, children are not as motivated. n Children are polite and exhibit good manners. The older children have learned to say thank you without being prompted and show care and kindness towards their friends. n The childminder seeks the views of others, including parents, to help to evaluate the quality of the provision. She makes positive changes to improve children's outcomes. This includes expanding the garden area to teach children how to care for plants. Additionally, the childminder organises various outings to enable children to learn about the world around them. n Children have a lot of fun playing with their friends. For example, during water play, they explore toy animals and make observations such as commenting on the amount of fish. Children receive good support in their play and practise their counting skills. This helps children to develop their early mathematical

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knowledge. n Overall, the childminder encourages children's healthy lifestyles. Following training, she has reviewed her menus to support children's health through nutritious and balanced meals. At mealtimes, the childminder talks to children about healthy eating and its effect on their bodies. However, hygiene procedures, such as handwashing, are not always consistent, especially after wiping children's noses. n Children become increasingly independent learners. They carry out manageable tasks, such as tidying up their toys and serving themselves during mealtimes. These experiences play a crucial role in equipping children with important skills that are valuable for the next stage of their education and beyond.

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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 review and adapt activities to ensure that all children are suitably engaged and challenged n follow good hygiene procedures more consistently to promote children's good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2675640 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10260223 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and works in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. She provides care from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and works with assistants. She provides government funded childcare for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she implements her early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and considered their views. She engaged with children during their play. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. She looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of assistants working in the setting. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written comments, which were taken into account.

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Inspection activities

19 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.

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Inspection activities

19 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.

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