Childminder EY548232

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an exciting and welcoming home environment for children to learn and develop. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and form close emotional attachments with her. Children benefit from high- quality teaching and positive interactions from the skilful childminder. The childminder understands the individual needs of the children and makes sure there are plenty of activities available to interest everyone. The childminder models good behaviour and helps children to develop an understanding of what is expected of them. She makes learning enjoyable, and children are excited to join in with the activities planned for them. Children are curious and engaged in their learning. They have access to a broad range of books and resources to promote the next steps in their learning and development. Children delight in interactive story time. For example, the childminder uses a book about 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' with

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The provision is good

picture props to encourage children to follow the story, which helps to support and develop children's listening and attention skills. However, in her enthusiasm to excel, she occasionally does not give children enough time to respond to questions she asks them. The childminder has a genuine enthusiasm for her work and is highly ambitious. Parents are very complimentary about the service that she provides and comment that they are very fortunate to have her caring for their children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed very good relationships with parents. She spends time talking to them when they drop off and collect their children. She keeps them regularly informed about the progress that their children make. The childminder supports parents in continuing their children's learning at home. n The childminder has high expectations for behaviour, which are appropriate for the different ages of the children that attend. Her positive language helps children to learn acceptable boundaries. The childminder encourages children to take small risks as they play and allows them the freedom to explore and test their limits. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She uses this knowledge and what she knows about individual children to plan successfully for their learning. She monitors the progress children make and this helps her to accurately identify the next steps in their learning and implement

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personalised targets across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder promotes children's literacy skills well. For example, they enjoy using a range of crayons to explore mark making and sing songs together to support daily routines. This helps children to develop key skills for their future learning. n The childminder introduces mathematical concepts effectively throughout

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22 October 2019 children's experiences. For instance, she encourages children to explore and compare size, identify 'bigger', 'smaller', 'shorter' and 'longer' and challenges their counting skills. n The childminder helps children to understand the need to develop a healthy lifestyle. She talks to them about different types of fruit and vegetables and what foods are 'good for you'. Children learn about healthy practices such as handwashing before eating. n The childminder provides a full and active curriculum for children. They enjoy daily outings to parks and playgroups, and gain valuable insight into understanding the world around them with trips to local exhibitions and galleries. The childminder ensures children have plenty of fresh air and exercise, as there is no garden at the premises. n The childminder takes her professional development seriously. She attends regular training courses to help support and extend her knowledge. She reflects

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on her practice and identifies areas for further development. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities which interest children and support them to learn and develop. For example, children enjoy threading pipe cleaners into a colander, which enhances their physical development and small- muscle skills effectively. n Children develop a love of books through lively and interactive story time. Younger children cosy up with the childminder as she reads them a book. Occasionally, the childminder does not identify where children need additional time to respond to what she says to them to help challenge their thinking skills further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm, including from radical and extreme views and behaviours. She understands her responsibilities and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns arising about a child in her care. Robust risk assessments help the childminder to ensure that children are kept safe within her home and on outings. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing regular training.

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should:

n provide children with more time to think and respond with their own views and suggestions, to build further on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548232 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10109952 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 to 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Walthamstow, on the first floor of a maisonette, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home that are used for childminding and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at some of the childminder's planning documents and discussed children's individual learning and welfare needs. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other members of the household.

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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

22 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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.

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