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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for the children. Risk assessments are undertaken throughout the day. This helps them to feel happy and secure. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants. They involve them in their play and clearly enjoy their company. Children are inquisitive learners and explore the resources available to them. The childminder plans and provides a curriculum for children to help them to build on their skills for the future. For example, children of all ages create models, sort shapes and match colours. The childminder and assistants talk to them about size, numbers, and shapes to incorporate mathematical learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy outdoor play and being out in the fresh air. They explore the range of resources that allow them to develop their physical skills. For example, younger children use large cars and move them on the ground in different directions, and older children use their imagination to play with dinosaur models. Children enjoy looking at books and welcome the support of the adults caring for them to share books with them. Children have good language skills, and they are confident to engage in conversations with each other or with the adults caring for them. The childminder skilfully extends children's language and vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She encourages good manners. Children are learning when to say 'please' and 'thank you' to the adults and each other. The childminder is generous with the praise she gives to the children, which helps them to understand what they are doing well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She observes and tracks children's development periodically to help her to plan appropriate next steps. She undertakes required assessments, such as the progress check for two-year-old children, which she shares with parents. n The childminder teaches children about good health throughout daily routines and activities. Children are provided with healthy food, which they enjoy. The childminder reminds children about the importance of washing their hands before eating, and they have daily opportunities to clean their teeth. This helps children to learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on communication and language. She ensures that children hear a range of vocabulary and talks to them throughout the day. She encourages younger children to repeat words and sounds. This supports children to develop language skills from a young age.

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need to do better?

n Children are beginning to build on their independence skills with support. They put on their shoes and coats when going outdoors. Children are encouraged to

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need to do better?

28 February 2024 help to set up and clear away play resources. This helps children to be prepared for the transition to school. n The childminder takes children out in the local community. They visit community groups and the local parks. They have opportunities to learn about different festivals and celebrations. This helps children to learn about the local community and wider world. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder speaks with them daily and shares updates on their children's learning and development. However, there is a gap in ensuring that all parents have clear information to help them to support and extend their children's learning at home. Feedback from parents is highly positive. They comment on how the skills that their children achieve come from the stimulating range of activities and teaching that the childminder provides them with. n The childminder has gained a level 5 teaching qualification since her last

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inspection. She receives regular updates from her local authority. This ensures that she is aware of any relevant changes in regards to improving services for the children in her care. n The childminder is reflective of her practice to ensure that she can continue to evaluate the service she provides. She has taken positive steps to meet previous inspection recommendations. This means that children now have more opportunities to socialise with other children when they attend community groups. n The childminder has a sound awareness of child protection and safeguarding matters. This ensures that children's welfare is always at the forefront of her practice. She ensures that all mandatory training is completed by herself and her assistants.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with all parents to help them to support their child's learning and development in their own home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541333 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10311897 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 10 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Leytonstone, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. At times, the childminder works with up to two assistants. The childminder is eligible to provide funded childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the children and assistants when appropriate. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, the assistants, and the children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, both in written feedback and in person.

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Inspection activities

28 February 2024 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

28 February 2024 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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