Childminder EY497423

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 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 is professional and well organised. She is committed to developing her professional skills further. For example, she accesses regular training to enhance her understanding of the welfare requirements and to help her to keep children healthy and safe.  The childminder completes regular, precise observations of children's play. She assesses their progress and plans further experiences to extend children's learning and development. The childminder uses effective methods, such as discussions, photographs and daily diaries, to enhance parents' knowledge of their children's learning and to help them to support this at home.  The childminder works closely with other professionals who are supporting children and forms strong links with schools and nurseries that children also attend. She ensures that there is a good exchange of information to help all children reach their full potential.  Children are active and energetic learners. They develop a good range of physical skills

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This provision is good

using their large- and small-muscle movements. For example, they learn how to ride a balance bicycle, dribble a ball with a hockey stick and make marks with chalk and paint.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide a wide range of resources to support children's interests and develop their exploratory play.  At times, the daily routine is not well organised to fully promote children's learning and enjoyment.

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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 explore and investigate a wide range of resources and materials that reflects their individual interests  review the organisation of daily routines, particularly around mealtimes and sleep times, to support all children's learning and enjoyment as much as possible.

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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 upon 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 reviews her service regularly to identify where she can make further improvements. She takes account of parents' views and advice from other childcare professionals to help her make meaningful changes. For example, she has adapted her menus to include a wider range of healthy choices in response to parents' requests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out daily checks on her home to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. The childminder teaches children to consider hazards and risks as they play. For example, children think about where it is safe to ride their bicycles in the childminder's garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly exchanges ideas with other childminders and researches ideas for good practice on the internet to help improve her teaching skills. She develops good strategies to meet children's individual needs. For example, she uses a visual timetable, with pictures of activities and resources, to help children make choices. The childminder supports children's communication skills very effectively. She speaks to children continuously as they play and expands their vocabulary by introducing and repeating new words. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of mathematics. For example, she provides opportunities for children to play and construct with shapes and introduces numbers and counting during games and activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close and caring relationships with the childminder and they demonstrate that they feel confident and secure in her care. For instance, they laugh and joke with her and give her spontaneous hugs. The childminder encourages children to listen to others and follow basic rules. She provides lots of praise to help them understand what they are doing well. The childminder supports children's health and well-being extremely well. For example, she provides a good range of nutritious snacks and meals, which promotes children's enjoyment of a wide variety of food. Children enjoy moving freely between the indoor and outdoor areas and being active in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress from their individual starting points. This includes children who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities and those receiving additional funding. They acquire a range of skills to support the next stages in their development and prepare them for moving on to school. Children become increasingly competent in managing their personal needs, such as putting on their shoes and using the toilet independently. Older children learn to recognise the letters that make up their names and link them to the sounds that they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497423 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 1039996 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She offers childcare all day from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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