Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy independent exploration of the childminder's well-resourced home. The atmosphere is calm and supports children's play and learning extremely well. Children quickly separate from their parents as they arrive. They settle down well and keenly choose toys and resources. Children have strong bonds with the childminder. They giggle in response to her humour and actively seek her out for high-quality interactions. Babies confidently approach her to name objects and toys for them. They purposefully copy her as she repeats key words and phrases. Babies maintain close eye contact and listen intently as the childminder speaks. They use some of their newly learned words in their intentional responses to the childminder. Babies learn to point to parts of the body as the childminder names them. Children feel very secure in her home. Babies occupy themselves with their chosen toys for extended periods before seeking the childminder's involvement.

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The provision is good

Her daily routines are consistent; children know when it is 'nappy time', play time and when it is time for meals. They behave exceptionally well and show a good understanding of the childminder's expectations. For example, babies spontaneously help to tidy, and handle the toys and resources respectfully. They are keen and confident to interact with older children and play alongside them.

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n The childminder has an excellent understanding of child development. She follows children's interests well and remains close by to support and extend their learning. She makes clear, ongoing narrations of babies' actions. Her teaching is highly effective. She models activities for babies to copy. She challenges them further by modifying their activities. For example, she alters the size and type of painting tools for children, to encourage them to make more-detailed marks. Babies develop exceptional physical skills for their age. They confidently climb and descend the childminder's staircase. They have well-developed small-muscle skills due to a wealth of activities that promote good hand grasp and control. The childminder's curriculum is broad and well balanced. The activities she provides cover all the areas of learning. Babies enjoy plenty of sensory and messy play. They remain focused at these times for extended periods. They

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maintain deep concentration as they make patterns and explore texture. Children have plenty of opportunities to operate technological toys. They press and turn knobs, and operate electronic toys that light up to play songs and music. n The childminder makes detailed observations of children's activities and closely monitors their progress. Her assessments are precise and accurately identify what children need to learn next. She ensures planned activities sharply match what children need to learn next. Children make exemplary progress overall. They learn about their own culture and that of other people. Children enjoy

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20 February 2020 making gifts in the colours of the flags which are linked to their nationality. They also enjoy art and craft activities as they learn about celebrations, including Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. Parents are extremely happy with the high-quality care the childminder provides. They describe her as warm, caring and supportive. The childminder is proactive at obtaining support from parents and professionals to ensure children receive the help that they need. n The childminder makes ongoing, robust risk assessments to the areas of her home and children's activities. She routinely checks the outdoor environment and play equipment to ensure they are safe for children. All trips and outings have comprehensive risk assessments. n The childminder is committed to ongoing professional development. She has firm plans to attend childcare training with a view to deepening her already excellent

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knowledge even further. She works well with external professionals and follows their advice. For example, she has made the minor amendments to her documents as suggested by the local authority early years adviser. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She evaluates the strengths of her provision well. These include her calm manner and effective teaching methods. However, her self-evaluation needs to be reviewed to identify weaknesses effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what signs suggest a child may be at risk of abuse or harm, including female genital mutilation. She has a clear procedure to follow for reporting any concerns she may have about the welfare of a child. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge of further developments in safeguarding practice up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities under the 'Prevent' duty. She knows that extremism must be reported to the appropriate authorities. The childminder ensures children remain appropriately supervised at all times while in her care.

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should:

n review self-evaluation procedures so that all weaknesses are appropriately identified.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469067 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10075569 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk. They looked at the areas of the home that are used for childminding and discussed how these are used to support children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. This contributed to the inspector's evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A sample of documentation was examined by the inspector, including children's records, the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. n A leadership discussion with the childminder took place. This helped to inform how she manages her provision and her self-evaluation processes.

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Inspection activities

20 February 2020 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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20 February 2020 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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