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 Good

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder provides children with an extremely well-planned and well- thought-out learning environment. Children thrive in her care as she has a deep understanding of their needs and abilities. The childminder is an excellent role model and has very high expectations of children's behaviour. She provides children with exciting learning opportunities in her home and in the local forest, where they spend time building dens and learning about nature.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder fully understands how children learn and carefully helps them to sequence and build on skills they have already developed. She skilfully incorporates many learning opportunities into the activities she plans. For example, children are completely focused while using tweezers to group small coloured objects in to matching bowls. During this activity, the childminder actively supports and encourages children while labelling colours, shapes and numbers.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is a positive and excited to advocate for children's learning. This has a very positive effect on children's emotional well-being. Children are curious and very keen to explore all the opportunities on offer and demonstrate excellent behaviour towards each other. They are loving and caring towards each other and often seek out the childminder with kisses and long hugs.

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need to do better?

n The experienced childminder is professional and committed to ensuring that all children have the positive education they deserve in the early years. She consistently reflects on her practice and prioritises training that will continue to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, she has completed a variety of training to support the ambitious curriculum she provides for children. n The childminder is outstanding in offering children a range of opportunities to develop their speech and language. She consistently offers new words to build on children's vocabulary. For example, while looking at a book with children, she talks to them about what an 'illustrator' and 'author' are. She tells children that the icing on the cake is called 'fondant icing' and children repeat this new word back to her. n The childminder is skilled and understands when to step back and let children lead and explore the activities she provides. She encourages children to choose

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need to do better?

freely and celebrates their success with enthusiasm and warmth. n Children have excellent self-help skills. All children sit together and use age- appropriate tools to cut their fruit for snack time. Even young children talk about their favourite foods and concentrate very well for long periods while slicing their bananas. Children wash their own hands before and after eating and are confident to wipe their own noses.

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19 June 2024 n Partnerships with parents are particularly strong. Parents speak very highly of the childminder's ability to settle children and build very strong, loving relationships with them. They comment on the excellent communication skills that the childminder demonstrates and they really feel that they know what their children are learning. Parents report that they feel supported and included in their children's day. n Children are immersed in an environment where their learning is carefully planned but is also relaxed and fun. They learn about mathematical concepts in all areas of play and the childminder narrates on children's play with passion and excitement. n The childminder and children develop very close bonds. Children are excited to see her when they arrive and separate exceptionally well from parents. They feel safe and secure with the childminder and this enhances their learning experiences.

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n The childminder places a lot of focus on developing children's social skills and their self esteem. Children play happily together and can be seen sharing resources. The childminder always acknowledges these efforts in a positive and encouraging way. n Children have many opportunities to develop a deep understanding of the world around them. They learn about the simple stages of the life cycle of frogs and excitedly point out eggs and froglets. They can explain how a frog changes from a froglet to an adult frog. They are proud to share this knowledge and the childminder shows great expertise in supporting them.

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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 EY356956 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10351514 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 18 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Highams Park in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has an appropriate 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 childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to and read written feedback from parents. The inspector engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors.

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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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19 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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