Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe and protected from possible harm. She describes how she is alert to the indicators of abuse. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by undertaking regular safeguarding training. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She knows how to seek the views of parents and children to help her to make ongoing improvements. n The childminder explains how she will monitor children's progress and plan challenging activities and experiences. She describes how these will include free play, music sessions and ball-skill sessions. The childminder describes how she will support what children need to learn next and help them to be prepared for school. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She highlights the importance of a caring and gentle approach to help children to understand her expectations. For example, the

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childminder explains she will speak to children respectfully and be patient with them. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, she describes her plans to provide daily opportunities for children to access outdoor play, to enhance their physical and social skills. Additionally, the childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about hygienic procedures and how these contribute to their overall health and well-being. n The childminder is able to talk about inclusion. She explains how she will foster positive relationships between herself, any assistants she will work with and children. The childminder discusses how she will promotes British Values by encouraging children to show kindness and care to each other and to take turns and share. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to help children learn about the world around. For example, she will plan days out, such as to the fire station,

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484532 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10375825 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 9 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Mortlake, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with a co-childminder and two assistants. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum when she is caring for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development when in attendance. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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7 March 2025 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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7 March 2025 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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