Childminder, Out-of school day care in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 7 February 2013

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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

 The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She effectively monitors their progress and uses what she knows to plan challenging learning experiences.  Children settle well, and form close bonds with the childminder and one another. All children make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder offers lots of praise and celebrates children's achievements. She helps them to feel valued and contributes to building their self-esteem.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares regular information with parents to support their children's ongoing development.  The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to develop positive values that support them to behave well and respect others.  The childminder encourages children to talk about their families and home, and effectively builds their sense of identity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about their children's capabilities, to help plan for their learning from the start.  The childminder does not always organise resources to help children make their own choices and allow them to extend their learning independently.

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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

 gather more detailed information from parents when their children first start, and use this to clearly identify children's starting points, to target learning from the outset  increase opportunities for children to access resources fully, so they learn to make their own decisions and extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, suitability checks and children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder maintains all relevant documents, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient running of her provision. She implements these well to keep children safe from harm. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she has developed processes for assessing children's progress and has improved planning across all areas. The childminder has also developed a system for self-evaluation. She gathers the views of parents and children, to reflect upon and identify ways to improve her practice. The childminder keeps her professional knowledge up to date with regard to early years policy and practice. For example, she builds effective links with other childminders and works with the local authority to enhance outcomes for all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children closely and uses information from her assessments to plan effectively for their individual needs. Children develop good communication skills. For example, the childminder listens sensitively to children during activities and skilfully questions them to improve their learning. Furthermore, she gives children time to consider their responses to her questions, while introducing new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder successfully promotes mathematical development. For example, children enjoy counting cars, and learn to name shapes and recognise colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supervises children at all times. She carries out daily safety checks to ensure children play and explore within a safe environment. Children develop a sense of belonging and respect for the environment. For example, they learn the benefits of recycling, including using the correct bin for disposing various items. Children benefit from healthy snacks and learn which foods are good for them. They have access to daily fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy regular trips in the community, where they socialise and learn about the world, including about wildlife in the forest, to respect diversity and build an awareness of other cultures. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and gently reminds children of her expectations, such as following house rules.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to participate and are confident learners. They gain effective personal skills, such as learning to feed themselves, wash their hands and help to tidy away. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder in a comfortable environment. For example, they retell stories from memory and point to familiar characters. Children show a readiness for the next stages in their development and their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153662 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1048749 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. The childminder lives in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates her service throughout the year.

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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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