Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 shows a strong commitment to continuously develop her professional skills. For example, she uses links with other childminders and her own reading and research to gain new ideas for good practice. The childminder successfully incorporates what she learns from training to enhance her provision, such as strengthening her safeguarding policies and procedures.  Children thrive in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder is attentive to children's welfare needs and helps them to feel happy and secure. She provides consistent praise and encouragement to support children to recognise their achievements and develop self-confidence.  The childminder fosters children's language and communication skills very well. For instance, she talks to children as they play and responds positively to toddlers as they practise new vocabulary.  Children make good progress. They acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge that

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This provision is good

prepares them for future learning and their eventual move to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage and support children's self-led play.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to fully promote children's independence.

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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

 develop further the opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and interests during their play  provide more consistent encouragement for children to develop their independence through daily routines and activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and discussed these with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is professional and well organised. She evaluates her practice regularly and identifies areas that she would like to change. The childminder works towards providing even higher standards of care and learning for children. For example, she has strengthened her systems to assess children and plan for their ongoing learning, to further enhance their outcomes. The childminder values the contributions that parents, children and other professionals make to this process. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise where children may be at risk from harm and thoroughly understands the wider issues surrounding child protection. She knows how to take appropriate action if she has any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder develops strong relationships with parents and gathers useful information about children's development when they join her provision. Her ongoing monitoring and observations of children enable her to identify and build on the strengths and weaknesses in their learning. Children learn a range of skills and ideas through activities prepared each day by the childminder. The childminder supports children's literacy skills very well. For instance, she reads poems and rhymes, and engages older children to join in and suggest their own rhyming words. Children have plenty of opportunities to help develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. For instance, toddlers enjoy handling and sorting small objects, posting these into holes in a tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good social skills and behave well. The childminder provides effective guidance, teaches children to take turns, share resources and think about the feelings of others. She regularly takes children to local groups where they interact with other adults and children. The childminder supports children's health and well-being very effectively. For example, she provides an excellent range of tasty, nutritious snacks and meals, and encourages children to try a wide variety of foods. Children enjoy being able to move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas and relish being active in the fresh air. Parents' comments show how much they value and appreciate the good care the childminder provides for their children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop excellent speech and language skills and become increasingly confident to interact with others. Toddlers comment on what they see and begin to express their needs. Older children listen intently and take turns in conversations. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. For example, they learn about weight and capacity as they fill containers with sand. Older children count accurately and use objects to help them add and subtract. They begin to recognise and record numerals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497753 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1037664 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She provides care all day from Monday to Thursday, during term times only.

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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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