Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 22 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 The childminder monitors children's individual progress effectively to identify any gaps in their development. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Children build strong attachments with the childminder. She helps them to settle in and feel safe. Children are secure, happy and independent, and enjoy new learning experiences. n Good evaluation of her setting helps the childminder to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. For instance, the childminder requests feedback from parents about her service to help her review how she can make improvements in her provision. n The childminder ensures resources are easily accessible at child height to encourage children to make choices about their play and learning. n The childminder carries out detailed observations and assessments of children's development, and uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not focus her professional development plans sharply enough on raising the quality of teaching, so as to extend children's outcomes even further. n The childminder does not make full use of links with other provisions that children attend, in order to enhance continuity in children's care and learning.

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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 plans for professional development to improve the quality of teaching even further, and raise levels of achievement for all children n develop stronger links with other settings that children attend, in order to support greater continuity and consistency in what children achieve and learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children engaged in activities, and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records of children's progress and learning, and other relevant documentation. n The inspector looked at parts of the home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector obtained written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, including knowing how to recognise signs that a child may be at risk of extreme views and behaviours. She carries out detailed risk assessments and removes potential hazards to keep children safe. Effective partnership with parents supports children's continuous care and education. The childminder keeps parents updated about their child's progress and achievements. She encourages parents to share what they know about their children to support their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a wide range of activities that are challenging and enjoyable. Children are eager and active learners. The childminder seeks information from parents about things that children do at home. She incorporates this information into her planning. For example, older children enjoy construction and action figures. Consequently, the childminder provides interactive puzzles, which require the older children to use small construction pieces with increasing control. Children use their imaginations well to recreate familiar experiences while making models of their favourite superheroes with small construction games. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she helps younger children to develop their vocabulary by talking to them throughout play activities, introducing new words and asking appropriate questions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy nutritious food, and the childminder encourages them to try healthy choices. Children understand routines and help to tidy away resources and manage their personal needs well. The childminder supports children's awareness of how to keep safe. For example, as older children play, they talk about the importance of turning off the oven after use, explaining that it may cause fires. Children feel very good about themselves, their families and their communities. For instance, children happily share stories as they look at pictures of their family, and recall exciting family times and local events they have attended. The childminder has forged strong bonds with the children. Children are happy in the childminder's home. They behave well, listen, share, take turns and play very cooperatively with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. They want to do things independently, expressing their own preferences and interests. Children welcome and value praise for what they have done. Toddlers respond to appropriate boundaries with encouragement and support. Older children understand 'who', 'what' and 'where' in simple questions, and some complex sentences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544570 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10100250 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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