Childminder EY264811

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2016 21 March 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 settle well in the childminder's care. They form close and affectionate attachments with her and their peers. The childminder sets consistent boundaries to promote positive behaviour and this helps children to feel safe and secure.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment and children gain a sense of belonging. They know where to find the toys they want to play with and demonstrate that they feel at home in the setting.  The childminder works closely in partnership with parents. She regularly shares information about children's developmental needs with parents and other settings they attend.  Children have access to a wide range of good quality resources that is age-appropriate and promotes their learning well. The childminder understands how children learn. She provides challenging activities and experiences that motivate and interest them to make good progress in their learning and development.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly evaluates the effectiveness of her practice and seeks the views of parents and children when making plans for improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to see the written word to help them to understand that words have a meaning.  Although the childminder holds a long-standing qualification, she has not set herself specific targets to enhance and update her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to see the written word to help them to understand that words carry meaning  extend the programme for continuous professional development, focusing on updating more specific aspects of current practice, to raise the quality of teaching further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as self-evaluation, suitability and qualifications, children's progress records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents by reading their feedback and comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently undertaken extensive safeguarding training to help her understand how to protect the children in her care. She is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her premises and on outings to minimise any hazards. She teaches children how to behave in the event of an emergency and helps them to practise fire evacuation procedures. She extends this learning by visits to fire stations so they learn about fire prevention. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning. She accurately assesses what children need to learn next and plans activities to meet their learning needs and interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and active learners and are eager to try new things. Children independently select interesting resources to explore. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning by adding different toys and prompting them with ideas. For example, at the inspection, children's examination of imitation eggs and fruits became a counting game and then a picnic. The childminder uses resources to remind children of events they have enjoyed. For example, as they play a game with a squirrel theme, she discusses with them the times they have fed the squirrels in the woods. She talks to children all the time, helping them to develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy painting lines and shapes and learn what happens when they mix the colours. The childminder follows the children's lead and joins in with their play. She asks them searching questions and waits patiently for them to answer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a healthy diet and have plenty of exercise. The childminder takes children out to explore local woods and wildlife. Children have fun playing with plastic bugs and making caterpillars and butterflies out of paper. They are excited to see the childminder's newly arrived caterpillars and they listen intently as she tells them how they will grow and develop into butterflies. They tend the plants they grow in the childminder's garden. They adjust a weather calendar and understand that weather changes. Children learn about the world when they take trips into the local community where they socialise with other children and adults. They learn to respect differences in society. Children learn good hygiene practices to promote their health. They behave very well, learning to take turns and be kind to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder teaches children to be independent. They wash and dry their hands and tidy away their toys. The childminder prepares children well for moving on to other settings and school. She teaches them to count, recognise colours and shapes and make letter sounds. They learn about weights and measures and how to balance counters on scales.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264811 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1024452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Forest Gate in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6.30pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. 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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