Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children have strong, warm relationships with the childminder. They are happy and well looked after in the setting. Children's behaviour is good, and they are learning to show respect for others and use good manners, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you'. Children begin to understand rules from the childminder and her assistant and respond to boundaries through the calm and gentle approach used.

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The provision requires improvement

Children's early language and development is encouraged through singing songs and rhymes, which children enthusiastically join in with. Although, there are times when the childminder does not consistently model language by providing an ongoing narrative to younger children, so that they begin to link words to actions and objects to promote their communication and language skills.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active and engage in outdoor play. They enjoy running, kicking a ball and using a variety of climbing equipment to help develop their coordination skills. However, children are not always given enough time to practise and gain better control of their fine motor skills, such as using appropriate cutlery at mealtimes.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are beginning to use numbers and counting in their everyday activities

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The provision requires improvement

During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, new children were helped to settle well because the childminder took steps, such as meeting them and their parents in the park, so they could get to know one another.

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need to do better?

n Children make choices from what is on offer to play with, however, access to other available toys is limited because they are stored away and, therefore, it is not easy for children to select or access from this wider range of resources. The childminder and her assistant have completed training to help them learn how to better support children with the early years curriculum. However, the childminder is unable to evidence a clear enough understanding of what children need to learn next or how to plan effectively for their individual needs. As a result, the curriculum provided does not always challenge or extend children's individual learning. n The childminder successfully weaves mathematics into children's daily routines and play. For example, they enjoy number songs, and begin to recognise numbers when outside at the local playground. n Children are not always given sufficient time to develop their fine motor skills,

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need to do better?

such as during lunch time or when playing with the playdough. Younger children need time to explore sensory activities so that they can use their fingers to prod,

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need to do better?

9 June 2021 stretch and experiment with texture and experience how it feels in their hands. There should be less importance placed on children being able to produce a recognisable product at the end of a creative activity. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She engages in daily discussions with them and makes good use of technology to keep in touch, particularly during the coronavirus period of lockdown when parents' access to the home has been limited. This helps parents know that their child is happy and safe. Parents have expressed their satisfaction with the care and learning their children receive. The childminder has developed links with the other settings that children attend, recognising the importance of working in partnership. n Although the childminder has reflected on some areas of her provision and made improvements, such as the assessment for children aged between two and

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need to do better?

three, it is still in its early stages and not all areas for self-evaluation have been fully identified.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is a safe and secure environment for children. Safety measures are well thought through when children visit the local park, with daily checks undertaken to remove any potential hazards for children. The childminder and her assistant complete various online training courses to keep their knowledge up to date regarding safeguarding and first aid, to ensure children's ongoing safety and well-being. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms which may cause concerns about the welfare of a child and has appropriate awareness of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She understands the need to report changes to Ofsted, including those of assistants.

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Due date

develop the curriculum to ensure this clearly identifies what it is that all children need to learn, how this reflects their individual needs and offers appropriate challenge, to help them make good progress 30/07/2021

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Due date

improve the quality of interactions with children and support for their learning and development, with particular regard to communication and language 30/07/2021

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Due date

9 June 2021 support children to develop their smaller physical skills and coordination more effectively, including through daily routines, such as mealtimes. 30/07/2021

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should:

n improve self-evaluation processes to identify and address areas for improvement n improve staff practice so they understand how to engage children in purposeful play, supporting children's learning and building their vocabulary during interactions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557745 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10145038 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Waltham Forest, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the 'learning walk' of the setting to understand how the provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder n The childminder shared documents with the inspector relating to the suitability of those working with children, such as their qualifications and first aid. n One of the parents talked to the inspector and others provided written feedback about their experiences of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

9 June 2021 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

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