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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming setting for children. She is caring and responsive, which helps children to form secure attachments with her. Children demonstrate that they feel happy and settled. For example, they confidently select books and snuggle up to share them with the childminder. The childminder knows children well and plans the learning experiences around their individual interests. This helps children to enjoy their early education. For instance, the childminder teaches children about counting, sizes and colours as they play with their favourite toy vehicles.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children. She provides consistent guidance to help them to understand rules and boundaries, such as being kind and sharing toys. Children listen to the childminder and behave well. They learn to use good manners and to play harmoniously with their peers. The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn. She monitors children's progress closely and plans effectively for their next stages in learning. This enables children to acquire a good range of skills and knowledge in readiness for starting school. For example, the childminder provides activities that motivate children to use their hands and fingers, such as painting, gluing and digging. This helps them to develop strength and coordination in readiness for learning to write.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a language-rich learning environment for children, with lots of songs, stories and conversations. She comments on children's play and introduces them to a good range of words. However, the childminder does not always promote children's listening and speaking as well as possible. For instance, she does not consistently allow them time to consider and respond to questions. n The childminder supports children to develop a keen interest in the natural world. For example, children help the childminder to grow flowers, fruit and vegetables in her garden. They remember that they must water the plants and are keen to pick and sample the ripe tomatoes. Children recall how they observed caterpillars change into butterflies. They are excited to show how the butterflies flapped their wings and flew away when they were released into the garden. n The childminder promotes children's enjoyment of healthy lifestyles effectively,

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need to do better?

such as by providing tasty, nutritious meals and exciting outdoor play experiences. She uses her strong partnerships with parents to promote good oral hygiene for children at home and in her setting. Children show a developing awareness of the importance of healthy choices, such as chatting to the childminder about foods that are good for them.

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need to do better?

12 September 2024 n Children learn about their community as they explore the local area with the childminder. This includes visits to playgroups and a nearby library, which the childminder uses to help children to learn first hand about their similarities to and differences from others. The childminder teaches children about other communities and ways of life in playful and interesting ways, such as by dressing up, listening to music and tasting food from around the world. This helps to prepare children for life in modern Britain. n Overall, the childminder successfully promotes children's positive attitudes to learning. For example, she notices children's emerging fascinations, such as their interest in rolling a wheel down a toy bridge. Therefore, she provides other resources for them to experiment further. This ignites children's curiosity and helps them to concentrate for longer periods. However, sometimes when

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need to do better?

children encounter difficulties, the childminder does not give positive encouragement to help them persevere and solve problems independently. n The childminder is committed to continuous professional development and continually improves her qualifications, skills and knowledge. She targets her training effectively to help her support children's learning needs. For instance, the childminder completed a workshop on helping children to regulate their behaviour. She describes how this helps her to support toddlers in managing their feelings and emotions. n The childminder understands the importance of positive partnerships with parents. She ensures that there is a consistent exchange of information to support children's welfare, learning and care needs. Parents are extremely positive about the childminder's service. They value her support and guidance, which helps them to continue their children's learning at home.

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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 the support for children's listening and speaking skills further n provide more encouragement for children to persevere and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462897 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10351656 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder cares for children Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. She offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childcare and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. She provided relevant documents on request. n The inspector observed a range of routines and activities to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The childminder explained how she organises the early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed and spoke to children to assess their views and experiences in the setting. She also took account of parents' written feedback.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

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