Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 13 March 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 Children feel emotionally secure and safe. The childminder and her assistant help children to form strong attachments. For instance, when children get upset, the childminder settles them sensitively. n The childminder has devised an effective curriculum. She provides resources which children enjoy exploring. They make good progress in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder liaises with parents to help foster children's care and learning. n The childminder monitors children's individual progress. She keeps parents informed about their children's day at the setting. n The childminder makes clear her expectations, and she is a positive role model. Children behave well, as a result. n The childminder does not build on children's curiosity, to help them find out about the natural environment. n The childminder keeps her training and skills updated. However, she does not have

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This provision is good

robust procedures to monitor and coach her assistant to enhance her teaching practice.

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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 strengthen and extend the opportunities for younger children to touch, feel, observe and talk about natural objects and materials in the environment n monitor the assistant to develop her skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection. n The inspector observed the children, the childminder and her assistant engaging with the children and looked at the quality of the teaching. n The inspector looked at evidence of suitability checks and spoke to the childminder and the assistant about safeguarding children. n The inspector read feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at children's developmental records and sampled policies and relevant documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has robust security measures to keep children safe in her home. The childminder knows the indicators that may suggest a child is at significant risk. She ensures her assistant knows how to report safeguarding concerns. The childminder seeks parents' views, including using yearly questionnaires when evaluating her provision. She makes changes which benefit children and enhance the quality of her service. Parents comment about the good progress their children make. The childminder identifies children's next steps and plans according to their needs. She provides good support for children's interests to enhance their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress. This helps her to plan for children's next steps. The childminder shares information with parents. She encourages parents to read stories at home with their children. The childminder encourages children's early literacy. They select from a range of books at story time, and point at pictures and turn pages. Children respond to questions asked by the childminder after completing an activity. They confidently recall what they have heard and learned. The childminder encourages babies to explore. They enjoy musical instruments and electronic books, familiarising themselves with sounds and rhymes. The childminder provides a good range of role-play resources. Children develop their imaginations as they pretend to cook in the play kitchen.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. She shows them affection and respect. Children have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant support children with clear guidance. Children follow instructions well. Children sing songs as they sit and wait for their lunch at the table. When children tire, the childminder helps children to settle to sleep and checks on them regularly to ensure their safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are energetic to learn and make good progress in their development. Older children strengthen their large muscles and coordination as they learn to climb the stairs. Younger children are inquisitive and enjoy investigating to see how things work. Children develop early independence. They eat finger foods and drink water from beakers. They enjoy singing nursery rhymes with actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545348 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10096676 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 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 the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder has a qualification at level 3. She works with a full-time assistant. The childminder operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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