Childminder in Richmond upon Thames

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder can explain her curriculum aims and knows how she will support children's development. She focuses on learning through play and child- led learning. The childminder recognises that it is important for children to read books and sing every day to support early communication skills. n The childminder knows how to role model good manners and sharing to teach children about expected behaviours. She recognises the importance of helping children to share their feelings, to support their emotional well-being. She knows how to manage any unwanted behaviour to help children behave positively. n The childminder knows to collect information about children before they start. She understands that this will support children to transition. The childminder recognises the importance of children feeling safe and happy so they can develop bonds with her. The childminder understands how to assess children's

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level of development. She knows how to support children's independence skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She knows how to give feedback and how to support learning at home. The childminder has experience of working with external agencies and understands how to support children with additional needs. n The childminder has suitable premises to meet the needs of children. She understands how to assess risks and has policies in place to keep children safe. For example, the childminder has pets and has carefully considered how to manage this. n The childminder attends training to support her professional learning. This helps her to stay up to date with how to keep children safe. The childminder has a network of childminders to meet with and share knowledge. This supports her well-being and helps her to reflect on practice.

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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 EY485095 Local authority Richmond Upon Thames Inspection number 10280327 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Barnes, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The childminder operates Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.30pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will work in partnership with parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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16 April 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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