Childminder 141230

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2017 7 February 2014

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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 regularly monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify any areas where children may need extra support. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  Children form strong attachments to the childminder. They are motivated to learn and show good levels of concentration. Children are happy, confident and independent.  The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. For example, they share a range of information that helps support continuity of care and learning between home and the setting.  The childminder is reflective and accurately evaluates the quality of her provision. For example, she works closely with local authority advisors to identify areas for improvement, which helps to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not explore more ways to challenge children's physical skills to support the development of their larger muscles and coordination outdoors.  At times, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical language and problem solving.

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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

 explore more ways to challenge children's physical skills and coordination  make the best of opportunities to develop children's understanding of mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to identify children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or views. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in the environment to help keep children safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills updated to better support children. For example, she completes training and makes links with other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's learning. She plans activities well according to children's interests. The childminder's interactions with children are meaningful. For example, she explores ideas, demonstrates and explains to them. The childminder supports children's language and communication well. For example, she asks them 'who' 'what' and 'where questions to help encourage them to think and discuss their ideas. She encourages them to name different transport toys and describe the colour of each one. The childminder supports children's creativity effectively. For example, children build stories around buses driving on the road. They join in singing familiar songs and show interest in musical instruments, such as banging the drums.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder models expectations of good behaviour. For example, she is respectful and courteous, reminding children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children are well behaved, and they welcome and value praise for what they have achieved. The childminder supports children to learn about wider society well. For example, she encourages children to explore different cultural festivals with her. The childminder teaches children about good health. For example, she encourages them to try new food textures and tastes, and help during hygiene routines. The childminder helps children to understand how to keep safe. For example, she gives them gentle reminders during play and routines, when they are tackling new challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn important skills to help them prepare for their next stage of learning, including school. Children show an interest in how things work. For example, they operate mechanical toys. Children distinguish between different marks they make, such as when painting. They enjoy looking at books and listening to their favourite stories about the farm. Children have a strong sense of their immediate family and relations and, for example, enjoy recalling time spent with their grandma.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141230 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1068519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in North Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates her service on Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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