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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and happy with this childminder and her assistants. If they need comfort or reassurance, they approach them for cuddles or to play with them. This demonstrates strong relationships between adults and children. The childminder and her assistants praise children warmly when they show positive behaviour. For example, they say, 'well done for waiting for your turn'. This supports children's understanding of expected behaviours in the setting and helps them to behave well.

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The provision is good

Children focus well on the variety of activities on offer. They play very well with their peers, taking turns and inventing role play together. Children make the most of the wide variety of activities that the childminder and her assistants plan. For example, they make handprints, wash the windows in the garden and use musical instruments. This helps children to make progress in their development, having fun as they go. Children listen to stories and join in with songs enthusiastically on many occasions throughout the day. This supports them to develop their language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have high overall expectations for every child. They work hard to carefully consider how best to support children to make progress, designing activities with the interests of individual children in mind. For example, they plan how to use children's favourite toys to help them develop their small motor skills. This encourages children to participate in these activities, so that they achieve their individual targets.

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need to do better?

n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made many changes to ensure that children are safe, happy and make good progress at the setting. The childminder and her assistants attend regular training courses. They hold discussions about what they have learned from these courses and how they can use this learning at the setting. The childminder holds regular supervision meetings with her assistants. She uses these effectively to train and coach the assistants in understanding their roles and responsibilities. This gives them the skills they need to support children well. n The childminder and her assistants confidently explain the progress their key children make and what their next steps are. They plan successfully, overall, to help them achieve these steps. This leads to children making good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder and her assistants use high-quality interactions with the

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need to do better?

children, overall. For example, they make good use of repetition and comment throughout the day on what the children are doing. As children squeeze water

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need to do better?

18 January 2022 out of the sponges, an assistant repeats 'squeeze, squeeze, squeeze'. This helps children to build their vocabulary. However, practice is not always consistently applied. On occasion, some adults stand back and observe children's play rather than using every opportunity to develop children's communication and language skills further. n Children develop their physical skills well. They crawl through tunnels and climb up and down slides to develop their large motor skills. Children push, squeeze and pull play dough. They focus well on pushing, threading and connecting small parts during various activities. This helps them to strengthen the muscles in their hands and prepares them well for their future writing skills. n The childminder and her assistants teach children to be kind and to take turns. They praise children when they are waiting for another child to move from the bottom of the slide before they slide down. They encourage children to have a

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go at new things and exclaim, 'wow you haven't tried that before, well done for having a go', when children try something new. The childminder and her assistants work collaboratively and communicate respectfully as a team. This shows children the importance of respect and being considerate towards others. n The childminder ensures that they identify any possible concerns about a child's development early. They communicate these concerns to parents and put strategies in place to support children to make good progress. The childminder liaises with the local authority, where necessary, to ensure children get any extra support they need. n The childminder and her assistants form positive relationships with parents. Parents appreciate the regular pictures and information they receive about what their children have been doing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants attend regular safeguarding training. They understand what to do if they have any concerns that a child may be at risk of possible harm. The childminder and her assistants are confident in what to do if they have any concerns about the conduct of a colleague. The childminder speaks confidently about the processes to follow to keep children safe and well. She stays up to date with any developments in safeguarding by attending meetings held by the local authority.

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should:

n ensure all adults use every opportunity to interact with children and develop their communication and language skills as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2559262 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10201280 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 8 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Leyton in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing within the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and her assistants and children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder's assistants and children's parents and took their views into account. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about their practices and procedures.

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Inspection activities

18 January 2022 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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18 January 2022 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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