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 very happy and confident. They demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with the kind and caring childminder. Throughout the day, children benefit from warm and nurturing care. They snuggle down for a cosy sleep after a busy morning of learning. They show high levels of happiness and demonstrate consistently positive attitudes in their behaviour and learning. Children show developing empathy as they care for the toy animals that have fallen on the floor.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the wide range of learning experiences that the childminder provides. They fill every moment of the day with exciting and engaging learning and play. They enjoy making a range of marks on paper and say 'dot, dot' as they draw. They chat along with the childminder as they describe patterns, such as 'zig- zag' and 'stripy'. They become absorbed in role play. They dress up as doctors and make the dolls better with 'toast and jam'.

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The provision is good

Outside in the garden, children enjoy planting seeds and watering the plants. They use wheeled toys and enjoy playing with moulds in the sand. The childminder uses words such as 'soft' and 'grainy' to describe the sand. Children enjoy looking at books, such as 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', and sing a variety of songs and rhymes with enjoyment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of the children who attend. When they join, parents complete an 'all about me' form and the childminder shares information booklets about 'What to expect, when'. The childminder uses the information she gathers to determine children's starting points and next steps in learning. She supports children to develop essential skills and knowledge. She uses topics such as 'people who help us' and 'planting and growing' to extend children's interests and talents. n The childminder uses her secure understanding of child development to plan appropriately ambitious and challenging learning experiences for children. For example, children learn to thread large cotton reels onto strings. Children make very good progress in their learning. They recognise patterns and match these to items in their environment. For example, they recognise that zebras have stripes just like their drawings. During circle time, children recognise numbers up

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to 10 and count with confidence. They describe the weather and find the matching pictures. n Children are developing language well. The childminder has created a language- rich environment. As they play, children are exposed to an extensive range of vocabulary. For example, the childminder describes the 'crunchy, green pepper' and the 'soft, squishy strawberry'. On occasion, the childminder does not explore

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4 April 2023 children's language further when their speech is unclear. This restricts them from using their rapidly acquired vocabulary as effectively as they could. n The childminder has fostered excellent relationships with parents. From the very beginning, clear information is gathered from parents. Feedback is shared daily. Regular reports further provide parents with an overview of children's ongoing development. Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They describe her as diligent, empathetic and extremely patient. They add that she does her job incredibly well and her home is cosy, warm and full of laughter. n Children behave very well. They are developing essential skills such as sharing, turn-taking and empathy. They show high levels of engagement in their play and learning. Often, children lead their own play, selecting resources and choosing how to play. For example, they place all of the dolls and soft toys into a

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pushchair and go for a walk. Children's attitudes to learning are very positive. They show curiosity and enjoyment in every activity. For instance, they spend quite some time fastening the poppers on coats and connecting buckles. Children are developing their independence well. For instance, they wash their hands, put on their shoes and coats and serve their own snacks. n The childminder attends regular training to develop her own skills and knowledge. She shows incredible passion in her role. She has a deep understanding about how children learn and how to deliver high-quality teaching. The childminder supports children to develop a sense of community. For example, she takes children to visit the local toy library, supermarket and parks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities in keeping children safe. She attends regular safeguarding training that helps her to identify the indicators of abuse and how to raise any concerns swiftly. This includes the action to take should an allegation be made against her. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder has diligently assessed any risks to the safety of children while playing, both indoors and outside. Accidents are recorded and shared with parents. The childminder has effective arrangements in place for the safe storage and administration of children's medications.

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should:

n build on children's communication and language development and support them to understand the pronunciation of words to help them use their vocabulary more effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2603691 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10280991 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year, excluding Christmas and bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

4 April 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

4 April 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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