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 are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They form affectionate bonds with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her welcoming home. Children confidently communicate their needs, which are met promptly and sensitively by the childminder. They turn to her for cuddles when they need reassurance and are keen for her to join in with their play. Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations and are enthusiastic learners. They listen to the childminder and follow simple instructions, such as helping to clean the table after a messy activity. Children behave well. They benefit from the childminder's consistent guidance, which teaches them to be kind, share and take turns.

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The provision is good

Children show good levels of involvement during activities. For example, they carefully mould pieces of play dough, to make the different parts of a flower. Children confidently repeat the words that they hear from the childminder, as she comments on their play. They demonstrate broad vocabularies. Children describe colours and sizes, and talk about making 'leaves' and 'petals' for their flowers. They develop a love of books from a young age. Children display good listening and attention skills when the childminder reads to them. They begin to understand how stories are structured. For instance, children remember the characters and can suggest what might happen next.

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need to do better?

n The highly qualified childminder continues to strengthen her professional skills and knowledge. She undertakes training that positively impacts on children's experiences. For example, the childminder explains how training about patterns in children's learning, helps her to identify their individual interests. She plans the activities around these, to capture children's attention and extend their learning. n The childminder provides an interesting and ambitious curriculum. She organises children's learning well, so that they constantly build on what they know and can do. For instance, the childminder introduces babies and younger children to numbers through books and songs. This helps them to remember the names and sequence of numbers, in preparation for learning to count. n Children display positive attitudes to learning. They thoroughly enjoy the activities and experiences provided by the childminder. For example, children

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have great fun exploring a story about three bears. The childminder provides them with real porridge, along with bears and bowls of different sizes. Children explore a new texture and develop their hand-to-eye coordination, as they spoon out porridge for the bears. They display their knowledge of big and small objects and learn about things that are 'medium sized'.

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need to do better?

15 June 2022 n The childminder generally supports children to become independent with their learning and personal care. For example, she encourages them to choose from the resources and to select their own fruit at snack times. However, sometimes, the childminder steps in too quickly to complete tasks, rather than supporting children to persevere and find their own solutions. n Children have opportunities to explore their feelings and emotions, which helps them to express themselves in positive ways and moderate their behaviour. For example, the childminder encourages children to reflect on how the characters in a story might feel. Children identify the different facial expressions and demonstrate their ideas, such as by shivering with cold or making an angry frown. They think about what might make them feel happier, such as having something warm to eat. n The childminder helps children to feel part of their local community. For

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example, she takes them to playgroups and parks, where they socialise with children from different backgrounds. This helps children to understand and respect the differences between themselves and others. n The childminder works in partnership with parents on all aspects of their children's learning and care. Parents state that their children flourish because of the love and attention shown by the childminder. They are happy with the nutritious meals and the opportunities to play outdoors that the childminder provides, to promote their children's physical health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, and what to do if she becomes concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder has a secure understanding of a range of safeguarding issues, including the risks that children may face from radicalisation or online abuse. She knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation about herself or a member of her household. The childminder checks her premises each day, to remove or minimise any potential hazards.

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should:

n support and encourage children to try out their own ways to do things and to solve problems independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557372 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10175249 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder provides care from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year. She has an early years qualification at level 6. The childminder is registered to provide funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities, to help evaluate the quality of education. She also had discussions with the childminder at relevant points during the inspection, to check her understanding of the registration requirements. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. She also spoke to children and considered their experiences. n The childminder provided relevant documents for the inspector to view, including her paediatric first-aid certificate and safeguarding policies.

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Inspection activities

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

15 June 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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