Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 8 May 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 are comfortable and safe in this warm and homely childcare setting. The childminder is kind and caring. She is attentive and understands children's emotional needs well. n Children's early literacy skills are well supported. Children snuggle up to the childminder on the sofa for story time. They listen attentively to a story, and are totally at ease and engrossed in their learning. n Children benefit from effective settling-in arrangements. They demonstrate that they have formed strong emotional attachments with the childminder and their peers. n Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills to support them when they move on to nursery and school. For example, they attend a wide range of local groups where they learn to establish relationships with other children. n The childminder provides a good range of experiences to promote children's learning. She takes them out into the local community, and they discover the world around

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This provision is good

them. They learn about people, traditions and places. For example, they recently danced around the maypole in the local park. n Parents give complimentary and appreciative testimonials to show their gratitude for the excellent care given to their children. They describe the childminder as 'extremely professional, informative and knowledgeable', and appreciate the wide variety of resources and experiences their children enjoy. n The childminder has developed strong links within an extensive network of local childminders. They support one another, have created their own playgroup, and share information and knowledge. This builds on the childminder's knowledge and improves outcomes for children. n The childminder does not routinely give children enough time to answer questions to further deepen their thinking skills. n The childminder does not use her evaluation process well enough to identify how she can strengthen the quality of her provision to an even higher level.

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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 allow children time to respond to questions in order to deepen their thinking skills further n focus self-evaluation more sharply on identifying ways of raising the overall quality of the provision to an outstanding level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed all the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions with children, and evaluated the impact this has on their care and learning. n The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation, including children's records, safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector read the views of parents, and took these into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps abreast of local child protection procedures and undertakes regular training to understand wider safeguarding issues, including the risk to children from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder has taken steps to make safe the areas of her premises that children access. For example, she has designed a secure outdoor space where children can play safely. The childminder gathers useful information from parents when children start at her setting. She uses this, along with her own observations, to establish starting points. The childminder has strong links with other settings used by the children, such as local nurseries. They share information and work together to support gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years. She uses this to plan interesting activities for children of all ages. She carefully considers the range of skills children can develop as they play. For example, babies use their senses to explore different textures and fabrics. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She plays alongside children, introduces new words such as 'peg' and 'brush', and encourages them to repeat words. The childminder successfully promotes children's mathematical skills during play activities and daily routines. For example, young children are introduced to shape, size and colour as they use puzzles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. Her nurturing approach helps to develop children's emotional and social skills. She encourages children to respect and value each other. For example, young children are encouraged to take turns as they play and share resources. The childminder supports children's independence skills. For example, children feed themselves and help to tidy up. Children learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. They have ample opportunities to have fresh air every day, eat healthy meals and snacks, and drink plenty of water. Children smile and laugh as they play. They are very happy in the childminder's care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points and gain skills which help them with their future learning. Very young children are curious about the world around them. They develop an understanding of technology as they push buttons and listen to the noises they make. Older children develop their imagination as they play with role-play equipment and build with construction materials. Children are confident and keen learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545559 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10099426 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 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 is available to mind Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She accepts funding for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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