Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 27 April 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from good teaching as the childminder uses effective strategies to engage them. She successfully builds on children's interests and, as a result, children are happy and enthusiastic about taking part in the activities on offer.  The environment is welcoming and stimulating and children enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences that supports them to develop a range of skills for the future.  The childminder helps children feel safe and secure. She pays particular attention to teaching children about how they can keep themselves safe.  Effective partnerships have been established with parents. The childminder keeps them well informed about their children's care. Parents are happy with the service provided.  The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. She attends regular training and researches current good practice. This improves her ability to meet

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has good links with the schools children attend, she does not always share enough information with teachers about children's learning and development to enable her to complement what they are learning in class.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop more effective systems for sharing information with staff at other settings children attend to promote better continuity in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play in the childminder's home.  The inspector accompanied the childminder as she collected children from school.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong drive and commitment to maintaining the good standards of care and education provided for children. She is organised and efficient and has robust policies in place to underpin her good practice. The childminder evaluates her provision and works closely with local authority advisors to set targets for improvement. Parents are fully involved in their children's care and learning. The childminder speaks to parents daily and this helps to promote good continuity of care between the childminder and home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on keeping up to date with the latest guidance to help her to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of her duty to refer any concerns she may have regarding children in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her experience well to promote positive outcomes for children. The range of resources provided ensures children are engaged as they play and learn. The childminder promotes literacy skills well. Children confidently use marker pens to write their names on finished artwork. The childminder talks to children about the letters in their names and models each letter sound. Children enjoy a variety of creative activities. For example, they use a range of materials to decorate Easter eggs. Children spend some time concentrating on the task, carefully using pins to secure coloured sequins to create their chosen effect. Children proudly show the childminder their finished product and she enthusiastically praises their achievements. This helps children to develop confidence and boosts their self-esteem. Children's speaking skills are promoted well. The childminder consistently engages children in conversation. For example, when

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

she collects children from school she asks them about their day. Children eagerly talk about the school show they have watched and the fire alarm that interrupted it. The childminder is extremely attentive and interested in what they have to say. She encourages all children to join in the conversation as she skilfully asks questions to prompt further discussion.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder and this effectively supports their emotional well-being. There is a real family atmosphere and children enjoy each other's company and play well together. For example, children stack and balance wooden blocks together, laughing when they collapse and challenging each other to try again. The childminder has established a calm atmosphere and children are happy and relaxed in her care. Children learn how to lead healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks and discusses healthy eating with them. Children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit local parks and playgrounds. The childminder teaches children independence skills, such as how to put on their coats and manage their individual hygiene and toileting. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them about road safety. Children walk sensibly

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

and stay in pairs when walking home from school. They know to stay close to the childminder and she reminds them to stop and check for cars before crossing roads.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436004 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1024422 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in London. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am until 9am and from 3.10pm until 6.10pm, during term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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