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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming home from home. She is kind and nurturing, which helps children to form strong attachments. They show that they feel happy and secure in her care. The childminder knows the children well and plans the learning experiences around the things they enjoy. This ignites children's interest and promotes their positive attitudes to learning. For example, the childminder uses children's love of construction to prolong their attention and to teach them about colours and counting.

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The provision is good

The childminder's broad curriculum builds secure foundations for children's future learning. She strongly promotes children's communication, language and literacy, such as through conversations, and commenting as they play. The childminder introduces children to new vocabulary through stories and songs. She helps children to express themselves confidently using a broad range of words.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model, being calm and responsive. The childminder ensures that children experience a range of social situations, to help them interact positively with a wider range of children and adults. For instance, they regularly visit the local library and park. The childminder also celebrates different cultures and traditions with children. This helps them to learn about the diversity of their community and the wider world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly assesses what children know and can do. She identifies what children need to learn next and uses this knowledge to plan a challenging curriculum. The childminder adapts her teaching according to what excites the children. She helps them to make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder provides an inclusive provision, where all children receive the right support and opportunities to achieve their potential. She reviews her provision to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well catered for. For example, she has set up a quiet space, where children can rest and relax if they feel overwhelmed. n Children are inquisitive learners and confidently explore their own ideas. For example, they experiment with the different noises that they can produce by banging plastic cups on different surfaces in the garden. The childminder

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need to do better?

identifies their fascination and extends their exploration of sounds by introducing musical instruments. n The childminder supports children's positive behaviour and social skills. She encourages them to take turns with other children when using play equipment at

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17 September 2024 the park. However, the childminder does not always explain the reasons for rules and boundaries, to help children understand her expectations and why they must moderate their behaviour. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children effectively. She ensures that they have lots of active play in her garden and on visits to a nearby park. The childminder uses her strong partnerships with parents to help promote good oral hygiene for children. This includes opportunities for children to brush their teeth in her setting. n The childminder sensitively supports children's growing independence. She encourages them to manage their own personal care, such as feeding themselves, washing their hands and using the toilet. This has a positive impact on children's self-esteem. They are confident in tackling challenges, such as blowing bubbles, and show pleasure in their achievements. n The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents and knows the

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families very well. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress and how they can support this together. Parents value the childminder's service. They describe a safe and welcoming home from home, where their children are happy and well cared for. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner and is committed to her continuous professional development. She accesses a good range of training to further strengthen her childcare knowledge. The childminder describes how this enhances her practice. For instance, a recent course has taught her how children's lived experiences impact on their behaviour and abilities. This helps her to plan her curriculum to close any gaps in their learning.

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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 support children to understand the reasons for rules and boundaries, to help them moderate their behaviour.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392395 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10355413 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 9 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Highams Park, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates her service Monday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 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 the children, to assess their views and experiences in the setting. She also took account of parents' written feedback.

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Inspection activities

17 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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