Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 April 2018 25 September 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 evaluates the provision well. She is clear about her own strengths and has action plans to improve the provision. The childminder has addressed the recommendation from the previous inspection well. For example, she has increased opportunities to develop children's love for books and stories.  The childminder develops close relationships with parents to share information about children's learning and encourages them to extend children's development at home.  The childminder ensures parents are aware of her responsibilities and provides a good range of policies and procedures so that they know what to expect from her.  The childminder observes children's learning effectively. She uses this information well to plan interesting activities to meet children's next steps in learning and to help them make good progress in their development.  Children display positive behaviour. They listen and show respect to the childminder.

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This provision is good

The childminder models positive behaviour for children to copy and sets clear boundaries to help them to learn right from wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to support children to lead their play and manage their own personal needs, in order to strengthen their independence skills.  The childminder's processes to track children's progress and developmental age are at an early stage. Therefore, she misses some opportunities to strengthen children's learning further.

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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 opportunities for children to strengthen their independence, to choose and lead their play and to develop new interests  strengthen the procedures to monitor children's development regularly and take prompt action to extend children's learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily policies, procedures, teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended safeguarding and paediatric first- aid training. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and knows the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder implements routines, policies and procedures effectively. For example, she supervises children well and completes regular risk assessments of the environment to keep children safe. Parents provide positive written feedback about the childminder's services. For example, they feel that their children benefit from the opportunities they have to visit places within the local community, which supports children's understanding of different people well. The childminder completes the progress check for children between the age of two and three years well. She welcomes support from the childminding development officer to enhance her knowledge and practices to help close gaps in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully interacts with children and asks simple questions to help support their communication and language development. She uses new words to comment on their play and encourages them to repeat these to help increase their vocabulary. The childminder provides interesting activities for children to enjoy and learn. For example, children used their hands to explore, roll and stretch the play dough, before creatively using cutters to create different patterns. The childminder makes good use of children's play to support their mathematical development. For example, she encourages them to count resources and teaches them to recognise shapes and sizes. The childminder helps children to develop their literacy skills well. For example, children have regular access to books and they enjoy and keenly listen to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy within the childminder's care. They develop close attachments with the childminder and regularly seek support and reassurance during their play. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills effectively. For example, she plans for them to visit the local playgroup to play with other children and form close friendships. Children learn to share and take turns to use resources well. The childminder supports children's good health and physical skills. For example, she provides healthy food for children to eat and encourages them to wash their hands at appropriate times. She arranges for children to access outdoor activities at the park to support their physical development effectively. For example, children learn to balance on a see-saw and use the climbing frame safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and acquire the skills they need to support the next stages in their learning. For example, children focus and concentrate on activities of interest well. They express themselves and talk about their play effectively. They practise making marks and sing along to nursery rhymes well. Children develop good mobility and coordination. They use good manners, such as 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260445 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1104080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Chingford, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates on weekdays throughout most of 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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Telephone number

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