Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in the warm and homely environment. Children have formed positive attachments to the childminder. They greet her warmly and initiate cuddles. The childminder responds affectionately, which helps children to feel emotionally secure.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder recognises that children have had limited social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder provides opportunities for the children to enjoy activities outside the home. They benefit from different experiences, including meeting with other childminders and their children.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder's curriculum intent is not sufficiently clear. She identifies some of what she wants the children to learn but she does not support this by providing the right opportunities and tools. Children enjoy a variety of activities at home and during outings. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of such opportunities to develop their communication and language abilities.

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The provision requires improvement

Children enjoy the praise and encouragement they receive from the childminder. They are pleased when they are praised and smile when they hear the words 'well done' and 'good listening'.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have limited opportunities to choose their preferred activities. Children cannot select from a wide range of play equipment or books. This means children are not always interested in selected toys as they are not always age appropriate for their individual learning needs. Toys set out by the childminder are not always purposeful and do not necessarily support her curriculum.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy opportunities to use some creative materials provided by the childminder. For example, children mix ingredients to make a dough Christmas tree. They enjoy the texture and taking part. However, sometimes, children's understanding of what they are doing and learning is limited due to insufficient planning. Children sit at the adult chair and table and cannot see inside the bowl while they stir with their elbow at ear level. There is insufficient discussion about what children are doing to reinforce the language they have and to build their vocabulary. n Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks. Older children make their own fruit smoothies. They chop the banana and add the milk. n The childminder has considered ways of developing children's understanding of diversity, particularly with regard to people and communities that differ from their own experience. For example, posters, play equipment and books reflect

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need to do better?

6 December 2021 other cultures and family structures. Children enjoy opportunities to make Diwali clay lights and celebrate other festivals. n Children move around the available space confidently. However, space is limited within the childminder's home and it is not always effectively organised. This means that opportunities to improve children's mobility are limited and the chance of bumping into play equipment and each other is heightened. n Children do not receive consistently meaningful activities and experiences that support them in what they need to know to progress. For example, very young children do not always receive enough support due to more-demanding older children. Time is not always invested in children who require focused activities that allow them to hear and absorb words and language. n The childminder considers children's interests when planning her curriculum to promote their learning. For example, she gathers posters, flash cards and

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building signs to encourage children's interest in the local building site. However, previous learning is not secure, so children struggle to use the props to understand what they are looking at and to communicate with the childminder and others. n The childminder establishes good methods of communication to ensure that she shares information with parents about their children's day. Parents report that they are happy with the service that the childminder provides. n Children know that they should use a tissue to wipe their nose and how to wash their hands. The childminder offers gentle reminders throughout the day so that children learn how to be healthy and keep safe. n The childminder understands the importance of constantly improving and has recently accessed relevant training. However, she acknowledges that she does not have a secure knowledge of changes to the early years foundation stage or understand how to plan an ambitious curriculum to fully support all children's

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is alert to possible indicators of when a child may need help, and knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. The childminder attends child protection training and is aware of the correct procedure to take should there be an allegation. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks of the environment to ensure it remains safe for children to use.

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Due date

6 December 2021 increase knowledge and understanding to ensure children receive good-quality learning and development experiences 07/01/2022

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Due date

provide an enabling environment with sufficient floor space and equipment that is suitable for the ages of the children and activities provided 07/01/2022

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Due date

improve the programme for communication and language through providing good-quality interactions and modelling language as children play. 07/01/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382499 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10072171 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 5.30pm all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspectors discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and have taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

6 December 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

6 December 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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