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 confident and secure at the childminder's. They are motivated to learn and explore. Children are curious and investigate the toys available in a variety of different ways. They are independent and have opportunities to make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. Children use their imaginations as they play with puppets re-enacting the story of the three little pigs. They problem-solve as they use play dough to hold the bricks together to make the little pigs house. Children are acquiring the skills they need for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children form good relationships with the childminder. She is nurturing and supportive, promoting children's well-being. Children are comfortable interacting with the childminder. They follow good hygiene procedures. For example, they know to wash their hands before eating and after they have played with glue. Children are learning to be independent through tasks such as, helping to tidy away their toys. They develop their language skills by singing rhymes and reading stories. Children learn about other cultures, festivals, and celebrations. For example, children create cards for Valentine's day. They carefully stick the right number of hearts to the numbers written on the cards. This introduces mathematical concepts and number recognition.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how young children learn. She carries out regular checks of their development and discusses their progress with their parents. She identifies what they children need to learn next and skilfully plans activities based on the children's interests. For example, children are interested in dolls. The childminder uses these to support children's understanding of empathy and shows them how to be gentle and kind. n Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder works closely with parents to settle in new children and establish what they already know. Parents are extremely complimentary of the care and education the childminder provides. They state that their children have grown in confidence and have made amazing progress. n The childminder introduces numbers and mathematical concepts throughout the activities on offer. For example when playing with sticks she counts how many

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they have. She discusses substances, explaining what objects are 'hard' and 'soft'. n Children are encouraged to be independent. They help to prepare their own lunch. Children chose how much pasta they want, and they help to chop it up. The childminder discusses the size of the pasta, letting children know which pieces are 'short' and which are 'long'. They pick the songs and rhymes they want to sing and excitedly copy the actions.

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9 February 2023 n Children develop their language skills. They respond positively to the childminder as they listen to familiar stories and rhymes. Children interact with the story and predict what will happen next. The childminder supports young children by repeating sentences back. She patiently listens to children ensuring that they have time to think and answer during discussions. n Children behave well and are learning to manage their emotions. They are engaged in their learning and are respectful. Children say, 'please' and 'thank you' and are aware of the childminder's expectations. However, there are occasions when children get very excited and forget the rules and boundaries. The childminder does not consistently remind them so that children fully understand her expectations. n Children have various opportunities to explore the wider community. The childminder takes them on regular outings, including visits to the local parks,

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where they have opportunities to develop physically. They learn about nature and the world around them. n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She works closely with the local authority and attends regular training in order to improve her knowledge and practice. She attends childminding groups, where she shares ideas and initiatives. n The childminder works closely with other professionals. She communicates with the local schools and nurseries that children attend to ensure that there is consistency of care and education. The childminder knows where to seek support and advice if a child is following behind their developmental milestones.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She completes regular training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. The childminder recognises the possible signs of abuse and neglect. She is aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. The childminder has policies in place to follow should she need to raise concerns regarding children's welfare to other agencies. She understands how to deal with allegations against herself or a member of her household.

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should:

n support children's understanding of right and wrong and the rules and boundaries of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603000 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10263915 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 2020 and lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates each weekday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. She held discussions with the childminder regarding what she wants children to learn. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included evidence about training and the suitability of those living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2023 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

9 February 2023 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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