Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides a welcoming and highly stimulating environment for the children in her care. Alongside her co-childminder, she has thoughtfully developed her setting to meet the needs of children of all ages. For example, she provides activities at different levels to encourage babies to pull themselves up and start cruising. Children independently access a wealth of high-quality resources to enhance and extend their play. For instance, older children select a range of containers and experiment with the different sounds they can make as they pour pasta and rice into them. They show the highest levels of engagement and curiosity as they engage in this investigative play.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder knows the children exceptionally well and values each child as an individual. The curriculum is planned around this knowledge. It is carefully tailored to meet the interests and needs of individual children. Children clearly make superb progress over time, with older children demonstrating strong communication skills and notable self-confidence.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model for young children. She models polite and respectful relationships. This leads to a calm and purposeful environment in which children show respect for each other. For example, older children happily involve younger children in their play, offering help and even praise when they notice them doing something well. Children consistently use good manners and respond quickly to instructions.

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n The childminder has warm and nurturing relationships with the children in her care. Babies are quickly reassured by cuddles when they wake up and they giggle with delight as the childminder shares age-appropriate board books. The childminder listens carefully to children and always responds. As such, children freely share their thoughts and ideas, as they are made to feel that these are valuable. Praise is frequently and purposefully given. This builds children's self- confidence and understanding of what is expected of them. Children clearly feel very safe and secure in this setting, enabling them to thrive. n The childminder implements a carefully planned curriculum that includes rich and varied learning experiences. This includes exploring the woods and visiting local allotments to learn about growing and changing. The childminder encourages children to take risks in these more challenging environments,

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building their self-esteem and 'can-do' attitudes, while learning about the world around them. n The childminder confidently discusses what each child is working on in their learning and uses every opportunity to build upon what they know and can do.

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6 June 2024 Children make excellent progress over time and are superbly well prepared for their next stage of learning. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children through transitions, not just to their next stage of learning, but through important changes, such as welcoming a new baby at home. n The childminder is skilled at meeting the needs of different ages. For example, older children are encouraged to sort and count teddy bears into colour groups, while younger children use them to fill and empty containers. As such, all children are included in the activity that choose to be, but it is successfully adapted to ensure they can engage and make progress at their own level. n The childminder fully understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. Parents are welcomed into the setting, for example, to share their home celebrations with children. Children are encouraged to share books in their home

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languages and their cultural backgrounds are explored and celebrated. This supports children to feel represented and valued. n The childminder is an active part of her local community. She regularly meets with other childminding groups to deliver carefully planned activities together. The childminder describes how this builds children's social skills and confidence in different contexts and supports them to be ready for school. Other childminders in the local area benefit from the experience and expertise that the childminder and her co-childminder share between them. n The childminder is highly professional and dedicated to her role. She shows a genuine enthusiasm for providing children with the best start in life. Alongside her co-childminder, she reflects on her practice and continually assesses what can be done to make her provision even better. She accesses relevant training opportunities to further enhance her knowledge and skills.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654661 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10347107 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. The childminder offers childminding services from premises in Chingford, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She works with another childminder at the same address. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. She holds a degree in early childhood studies.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. 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.

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Inspection activities

6 June 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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6 June 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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