Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2017 9 June 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. They benefit from a broad range of activities planned to meet their individual needs.  The childminder and her assistants are kind and caring. Children form strong bonds with them and benefit from their interactions. This helps to support children's confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. They receive regular information about their children's daily experiences and ongoing development.  The childminder has addressed previous recommendations to improve children's learning experiences. For example, children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about other cultures, customs and festivals.  The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of behaviour expectations, including sharing, taking turns and developing respect and consideration for others'

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to practise and gain better control of their fine motor skills.  The childminder misses some opportunities to extend children's social skills, in particular so they socialise with others.

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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

 increase the range of opportunities for children to develop their small physical skills  seek ways to provide children with more opportunities to relate to others, to further aid their social development and to support moving on to school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching as she engaged in activities with children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector look at a range of required records, a sample of children's development profiles, policies and procedures shared with parents, and suitability records.  The inspector took account of parents' views through looking at written feedback provided for inspection purposes.  The inspector looked at the resources and all areas of the premises used for minding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know how to identify any welfare concerns about a child and how to refer these to the appropriate agencies. The childminder minimises any risks to children's safety on and off her premises. For example, she carries out comprehensive risk assessments and practises fire evacuation procedures with children. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to help her maintain a good level of service. For example, she attends specific training offered by her local authority and provides her assistants with opportunities to identify gaps in their knowledge. She observes her assistants' practice and provides guidance to help them improve. Written feedback from parents for inspection purposes expresses high praise for the impact of the care and learning opportunities offered to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides effective learning experiences for children and has high expectations of them. She plans challenging and interesting experiences that help to engage children's interest. For example, children are eager to express which activities they want to participate in and make additional choices of their own from the wide range of resources on offer. The childminder extends children's learning during activities. For example, she offers children opportunities to count, to compare shapes and identify colours. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively and undertakes required assessments. She identifies any gaps in children's development and takes these into account when planning for the next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a clean, warm and welcoming setting for children. Siblings have many opportunities to socialise together. The childminder encourages children to be physically active. For example, young children have space and resources to help them develop their early walking skills and outdoor play is provided daily. Children learn the importance of healthy eating, for example, they enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder often takes children on trips to places of interest in the local community. This helps children to learn effectively about nature and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their different starting points. Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for their move to school. For example, they have an interest in early writing and mathematics. Children communicate effectively, sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings with the childminder and her assistants.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470192 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1069845 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She is available to care for children from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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