Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 13 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has high expectations of herself and the children in her care. She gathers the views of parents and children and uses this information effectively to make improvements to children's learning experiences. n Parents praise the care their children receive. They particularly praise the stimulating environment the childminder carefully creates. Children thrive and make good progress from their different starting points. n Children benefit from interesting and challenging opportunities to explore their similarities and differences. The childminder skilfully supports them in developing empathy for others and they learn to respect people whose lives and experiences may be different to their own. n The childminder regularly and accurately monitors and assesses children's learning. She carefully plans what they need to learn next. The childminder improves children's outcomes well. n Children settle quickly and form strong bonds with the childminder and each other.

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This provision is good

Their emotional well-being is constantly nurtured by the childminder who is kind and gentle. Children are happy and behave well. n The childminder does not fully explore further ways to offer parents even more support in extending their children's learning at home.

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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

n develop even more ways in which to support parent's ability to extend their children's learning at home, to help children to make even better progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the rooms and the resources used by the children. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities, including outdoor play. The inspector discussed the children's activities with the childminder. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and the links she makes with parents. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses the children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is confident in her understanding of the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She knows the procedure to follow if she has any concerns. She has made herself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder constantly updates and builds on her professional skills and knowledge. She uses her learning effectively, for example, to support children who speak English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder confidently supports all areas of children's learning. She works effectively with other professionals, for instance, to support children's speech and language skills. Children enjoy a wide variety of activities that teach them about the natural world. For example, they talk delightedly about bulbs and flowers they have planted. Children benefit from exploratory experiences and spontaneously experiment as they pour sand into water. Their physical skills develop as they run after balls, swing and slide. Children explore a wide range of books, including those they use to find information as well as stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy learning new skills which support them in carrying out simple acts of self- care. For example, they proudly practise putting on their own coats and shoes. Children understand why they need to wash their hands after activities and playing in the garden. They learn to keep themselves healthy and well. The childminder constantly risk assesses and carefully teaches children how to manage their own risks and keep themselves safe. Children enjoy exploring their local area on their regular walks to local woods and green spaces. Children relish eating the nutritious meals the childminder provides. They enjoy sharing foods from their different cultural backgrounds and are keen to try new tastes and textures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated, confident learners. They use their developing imaginations and curiosity as they create experiments in their outdoor 'laboratory'. The very youngest are sociable and keen to engage others in their immediate interests. For example, they eagerly share favourite toys, which light up and make sounds as they press buttons. Older children excitedly use their mathematical learning to group together resources, which are the same colour. They count and complete simple wooden puzzles. Children gain satisfaction from their own achievements. They are prepared well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543782 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10093867 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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Registers

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