Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 Not applicable

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements which she implements very well in her service to children and parents.  The childminder has a secure and detailed understanding of how children learn through play. Her teaching skills are strong and engage children in a broad range of stimulating learning experiences.  The childminder has a thorough understanding of the required learning assessments and works well with parents to ensure there is continuity in children's care and learning.  Children have formed strong relationships with the childminder and her assistant. These help the children to settle, to be confident, to learn about behaviour expectations, and to make progress in their development.  The childminder takes pride in her professional role. She evaluates and monitors all aspects of her service. She undertakes training, and seeks feedback from parents and outside professionals.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage parents as well as possible in the information gathering process about children's initial stages of development when they first start attending.  The childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about the natural world.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give parents every opportunity to share information about their children's learning from home when children start at the setting  increase opportunities for children to explore and learn about the world around them.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of required records, policies and procedures, and children's assessment records. A sample of the different methods used to communicate daily with parents was also seen.  The inspector observed a range of indoor and outdoor learning activities, and mealtimes.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation. This included the required individual records to support children's welfare, developmental records, and policies and procedures she shares with parents.  The inspector discussed and looked at documentation used as part of the childminder's self-evaluation systems.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. Her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements is sound and she implements these well. The childminder communicates well with her assistant. This ensures the adults work consistently as a strong team to support children effectively in their care and development. The childminder has a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She evaluates her practice regularly. In addition, she gathers the parents' views regularly and undertakes relevant training to update her own knowledge. The childminder undertakes regular observational assessments of children's development, which help her to monitor children's ongoing development and complete required progress checks.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching techniques. Adults plan activities well, and those provided reflect the children's ongoing learning needs and interests. The childminder engages children in a broad range of stimulating activities. The adults give children appropriate levels of support to extend children's learning. The adults' close interaction with the children helps sustain children's play for long periods. Children of varied ages and abilities play well alongside each other. The childminder skilfully adapts activities to ensure all can benefit, whatever their stage of development. She provides children with opportunities to develop a strong awareness of each other. Children learn to share toys and enjoy having books read to them together.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They develop a strong bond with the childminder and her assistant, and settle well in their care. Mealtimes are well organised. Children eat a range of healthy and nutritious food. Outdoor play is part of the effective daily routine. Children learn to socialise with other children. They develop their physical skills well. Children learn about responsible behaviour. They learn to respect others, with effective support from the childminder. The childminder has developed good links with the local nursery and school. These help her support children well when they move to new settings.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They become independent and enjoy their play. They develop a broad range of useful skills and are well prepared to make the move to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY450781 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 904755 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 10 Number of children on roll 3

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Upper Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

p.4

Telephone number

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.

p.4

Telephone number

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

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5