Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 27 June 2016

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

p.1

This provision is good

n The childminder reflects on practice and includes views of parents to help identify areas for improvement. For example, she identified a need to attend training around how boys play and learn, to enhance her knowledge and skills. This increases opportunities to improve outcomes for children in her setting. n Children develop good mathematical skills. They measure ingredients and fill cups as they make dough. The childminder asks specific questions about 'more than', 'less than', 'half' and 'full'. This helps build on children's mathematical understanding successfully. n The childminder is warm, gentle and caring. She creates a calm environment that children settle into quickly. Children build secure attachments with the childminder and develop positive relationships with her and their peers. n Children make typical progress in their learning. Activities such as threading pasta onto string to make necklaces help children improve their small movements and hand-eye

p.1

This provision is good

coordination well. This contributes to developing early writing skills effectively. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to take responsibility for their own self-care needs, such as taking their socks off when they are wet and pouring their own drinks independently. n The childminder does not consistently monitor children's development and progress precisely in order to help her plan accurate next steps to help challenge children at the highest level.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n encourage children to consistently manage age-appropriate self-care tasks for themselves independently n strengthen strategies to monitor children's progress precisely, to help plan highly effective next steps.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, policies, training certificates and risk assessments. n The inspector looked around the premises that the children access indoors and outdoors. n The inspector and childminder observed children during an activity and held discussions about children's learning and progress. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interactions with them.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to identify signs of potential abuse and knows how to recognise that a child may be at risk of extreme ideas and views. She understands her responsibility to escalate concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder develops effective working partnerships with other settings that children also attend. This helps to build a continuity of care and learning. She builds on children's understanding of different cultures and beliefs well, for example when attending festivals and events at the local school. Children accept and celebrate one another's similarities and differences.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures that a varied curriculum engages children well. For example, children express their ideas in creative ways, such as exploring musical instruments and craft resources. The childminder makes assessments when children first start in order to ascertain starting points and develop an understanding of their interests and capabilities. This helps her plan enjoyable activities from the outset. She keeps parents informed about their child's learning and development. The childminder supports children to develop their thinking skills effectively. She encourages them to explore the sand tray and search for animal figures, skilfully building on their language development well. For instance, she asks them what is under the cup and next to the dog. Children are confident communicators.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop an excellent understanding of the world around them and enjoy exploring their natural surroundings. This is evident when they excitedly investigate the garden with magnifying glasses to check how the strawberries they planted and cared for are growing. Children happily pick fruit that is ripe and eat this with their snack. The childminder talks to children about healthy choices and promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. Children behave well and learn to share resources and take turns. They are familiar with routines and follow instructions well. This helps them develop skills needed for their next steps in learning.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make choices about their play. They make suggestions for activities and are well motivated to develop their learning. Children enjoy looking at a range of reading material, such as information books, stories and catalogues. This helps promote a positive attitude to reading and helps develop early literacy skills successfully. Children are well prepared for future learning, including their eventual move onto school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY336368 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10073687 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2016

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Leytonstone within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates her service all year round.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5