Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding about the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage overall.  The childminder's documentation is well organised and she uses this effectively to help demonstrate children's safety and progress in their learning and development.  Children are happy and demonstrate they feel safe in the care of the childminder.  The childminder monitors her practice and takes action towards continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not currently include older children in the emergency evacuation practice.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing and spoke to the childminder about the children's progress  The inspector sampled all documentation relating to safeguarding, health and safety  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection  The inspector reviewed the childminders self-evaluation

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two daughters in a house in Chingford, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The home is within easy walking distance of shops, parks, nurseries and schools. The whole of the ground floor of the home is used for childminding. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. There are four children, on roll; all of whom attend at different times of the week. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local nurseries and schools to take and collect children.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 make sure the arrangements for children to take part in the fire evacuation procedures include older children attending school.

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who attend

The childminder provides an educational programme that enables children to access a good range of activities and experiences across the seven areas of learning. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning. This enables her to plan to ensure all children are making progress. As a result, all children are making good progress, based on the information provided by parents and their starting points. Children make good progress in the acquisition of communication and language skills. Children who speak English as an additional language confidently use both English and their home language. The childminder and other providers are helping those children whom have difficulty linking sounds to letters and those who are learning to spell their own name.

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who attend

The childminder skilfully follows children's lead to support and extend their learning. For example, after noticing children's interest in a character in books the childminder animatedly role-plays the character which leads the children into role-play. This in turn encourages them to learn and use new words and develop their listening and speaking skills. Children's mathematical skills are supported through number songs and counting throughout play. Children develop an understanding of technology by exploring toys and resources with hidden buttons and flaps. They are also at the early stages of gaining an understanding of cameras, as the childminder takes pictures and shows them to the children. This helps to raise their self-esteem as they spend some time concentrating on themselves. Children are learning to understand their world through the celebration of festivals and sharing stories about their homes. They go on trips to the local playgroups

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who attend

and shops. Children's physical development is supported by the use of large soft play equipment and through dancing. They also handle forks skilfully when eating and use creative tools with good control during a painting activity. The childminder prioritises partnership working with parents to support all children. She shares her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and children's progress and development towards the early learning goals. The childminder has acquired the guide for the progress check for children at 2 years. She has ensured she is knowledgeable about this type of assessment in preparation for when the children reach this age range.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children form strong attachments with the childminder who is instrumental in her approach to childcare. Interactions show how children feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is kind, caring and very consistent in her management of children's behaviour. This means children display a good sense of right and wrong. The childminder discusses how all children have made friends and enjoy playing along with each other. Effective nappy changing routines demonstrate children feel safe and cooperate happily. The childminder always talks to the children to extend their vocabulary; for example, she talks about the milk warming and cooling while children are waiting for their bottles. Children are clearly excited as they really like their milk. They sit in their chair and drink from their bottle without assistance, demonstrating their increasing independence and that they are developing well physically. The childminder monitors children's health and

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

development and maintains all records to support children's well-being. Children move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas so they have plenty of fresh air. The childminder prepares nutritional well-balanced daily snacks and meals so they gain an understanding of healthy eating habits. The childminder encourages the children to eat all their lunch and explains how good the vegetables are for their health. They also access water throughout the morning so they do not become thirsty. Children are encouraged to wash their hands before eating, and after being involved in messy play. The childminder explains the importance of these routines to the children, helping them to learn about how they can promote their own health. Children's individual routines are respected. When they become sleepy after their lunch, the childminder comforts them and provides them with blankets so they feel comfortable and quickly fall asleep. The childminder explains

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

how she promotes road safety and stranger-danger when they go on outings. This means the children gain a good understanding about their own safety in the community. Although fire drills take place, the older children who are attending school do not take part in the evacuations to make sure they become confident in the childminder's emergency procedures.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and meets all the legal requirements. She has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection and knows where to report concerns. Robust risk assessment for all areas of the home and outings review all potential risks. Appropriate actions is taken to minimise hazards helping to keep children safe. All documentation relating to the individual needs of the children are stored confidentially and fire detection equipment is in place to protect children's safety. The childminder has kept abreast of all current practice guidance. She has professional qualifications in childcare and has attended courses, such as child protection and food safety. She has worked hard to make sure all observational and assessments are in line with the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The childminder uses a systematic process for monitoring the educational goals to plan purposeful activities for

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provision

children to make progress. The childminder has established good links with the primary school and she informs teachers about all the children's achievements. This includes children who need extra support, which helps to close any gaps in their progress.

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provision

Evaluation is strong within the childminder's practice. She demonstrates how she has already made improvements to her practice. For example, she has re-positioned the sink in the downstairs toilet so that children can now easily reach it. The childminder invites children's comments to help her make improvements to the menu and planning. This includes their changing choice of foods and play activities.

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provision

The childminder has good partnerships with parents. They are encouraged to inform the childminder about their child's stage of development. The childminder has used this information well to plan purposeful activities and also meet their individual needs. Parents receive copies of the childminder's comprehensive policies and procedures. This means they are aware of her legal responsibility. Parents say positive comments about the childminder and they inform how they know their child's stage of development. Parents contribute towards the childminder self-evaluation. They have included the need for a food diary so they can monitor what their child is eating and they make suggestions about different types of foods for the menu. This helps the childminder to build her services around the child and family. The childminder works closely with any other professionals involved in children's learning and development, supporting them in taking the next step

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441811 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 810871 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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