Childminder in Waltham Forest

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

Children develop secure and affectionate relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For example, younger children seek cuddles when they are tired and snuggle onto her lap for stories. Children develop confidence and independence. They make choices about what they want to do. They learn personal care skills, such as drinking from a cup, feeding themselves and using the toilet. The childminder has clear boundaries in place for children of different ages. Children respond positively to her consistent guidance. They listen to and respect others and play nicely together.

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The provision is good

Children are positive and enthusiastic about their learning. They show high levels of concentration in the activities they choose. For instance, toddlers spend a long time filling buckets with sand. They count independently as they add each shovelful and lift the buckets to test their weight. Toddlers notice older children making sandcastles and try this out for themselves, demonstrating a can-do attitude. Older children show care and attention to detail as they create colourful pictures of people and rainbows. They display pride in their achievements as they talk about their work with the childminder. Children make good progress in readiness for starting school.

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need to do better?

n There is a good exchange of information between the childminder and parents. This supports children's care and learning very effectively. The childminder regularly seeks parents' views to ensure that they are happy with her service. Feedback from parents is very positive. They describe the childminder as kind, caring and professional. Parents comment that their children enjoy their time in the setting. They praise the healthy meals provided and the wide range of activities offered. Parents are pleased with their children's progress. They say that their children have developed their confidence and social skills. n The childminder is well organised and has a professional approach to her role. She attends a variety of training to help her keep children safe and to enhance her professional skills. For instance, the childminder has learned to recognise children's learning patterns or 'schemas', such as for transporting objects or

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need to do better?

making things spin. She provides activities and resources so that children can develop these ideas further. n The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to support all areas of learning. The childminder observes children when they play. She identifies children's interests and reviews their development often. This helps the childminder to plan engaging activities to support what children need to learn next. Overall, the quality of education is good. However, on occasion, the childminder does not give children time to explore, experiment and solve problems independently.

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2 September 2021 n The childminder generally supports children's language development effectively. For example, she comments on what children are doing and introduces new words to help expand their vocabularies. The childminder sings songs and has conversations with children so that they practise the rhythms of speech. However, occasionally, she uses language that is too lengthy and complicated. This does not consistently support younger children's understanding well. n Children show positive attitudes to their learning. They confidently explore the resources and are eager to learn new skills. For instance, two-year-old children notice their older peers drawing with chalks. This encourages them to make marks. Children are proud as they create circles and spirals. They enjoy praise from the childminder, which encourages them to keep practising. This helps children to develop good skills and attitudes in preparation for writing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to understand their emotions and express them in positive ways. For instance, she uses an 'emotions board' with children who cannot yet speak. Children learn to point at the facial expressions to show how they feel. The childminder explains that this helps children to understand each other and stops them becoming frustrated. n The childminder skilfully supports active and healthy lifestyles for children. For instance, children help her to grow fruit and vegetables in her garden. The childminder serves these at mealtimes and is a good role model, as she eats with the children. She talks to children about keeping their bodies and teeth healthy. This encourages them to make positive choices about their diet.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder thoroughly understands her role in helping to keep children safe. She attends regular training to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The childminder knows how to recognise, record and report any concerns about children's welfare. This includes the signs of abuse and risks of radicalisation. The childminder is confident about the procedures to follow should there be an allegation against herself or a member of her household. She thoroughly checks her home to ensure that it is safe for children. The childminder takes appropriate action to minimise any potential risks and keep children safe in her care.

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should:

n provide consistent opportunities for children to explore learning experiences independently, to develop their own ideas and solutions n ensure that information and questions are presented clearly to younger children, to help support their understanding and thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551413 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10174105 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. They discussed how the childminder organises the environment and the educational programmes. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. She evaluated the impact this has on children's learning and well-being. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of written feedback from parents. n A sample of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including safeguarding procedures, training certificates and evidence of suitability for adults in the household.

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Inspection activities

2 September 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

2 September 2021 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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