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

Children thrive in this nurturing and welcoming setting. The childminder and her assistants are caring, kind and gentle. The childminder creates a warm and supportive environment, where children feel safe, valued and understood. The childminder's soft and reassuring tone helps children to feel calm and secure. This enables children to confidently explore and learn. Strong, positive relationships are at the heart of the setting. The childminder knows each child well. She takes time to understand their individual needs, interests and what they need to learn next. This enables the childminder to provide targeted support and a rich variety of activities that engage and challenge children. This supports children's development in line with their personal interests and next steps in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support. The childminder is proactive in meeting their needs. She provides tailored activities and strategies that help them to fully participate in all aspects of the setting's routine. The childminder encourages children to demonstrate positive attitudes, with a strong emphasis on learning about their emotions and how to manage them. She models and teaches children the importance of sharing, kindness and empathy. This helps children to develop important social skills that will support their future success. Children develop a strong sense of well-being and a positive attitude towards their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has taken positive steps to address weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She actively promotes children's independence skills through daily routines. For example, children help to sweep the floor during tidy-up time, collect chairs and help set up for mealtimes. n The childminder plans activities thoughtfully to ensure that children of all ages receive suitable adult interactions and learning opportunities. In addition, she encourages children to confidently take the lead in their own play and make their own choices. n The childminder and her assistants work effectively as a team. They have a strong understanding of the children in their care. The childminder devotes quality time and attention to each child. She regularly shares important information about children's care and learning with her assistants. n The childminder monitors children's progress and areas where they require

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need to do better?

additional support. However, the childminder is not always consistent in gathering information from external professionals to meet children's specific needs effectively. In addition, she does not consistently build on her knowledge of how to work with professionals from other settings and share key information to facilitate a smooth transition for children.

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need to do better?

5 December 2024 n Children make good progress in their understanding of early mathematics. The childminder encourages them to count, recognise shapes and identify numbers. For example, during an outdoor walk, the childminder encourages children to name the numerals they come across and count objects they encounter on their walk. n The childminder takes children to various community groups throughout the week to broaden their learning experiences. Children also have numerous opportunities to socialise with other children. n The childminder supports children to gain a good understanding of personal safety. For instance, she teaches children about road safety during community outings to recognise risks and hazards while on their walk. n Parents speak highly of how much their children enjoy spending time with the childminder and the significant progress they make. They also appreciate the information the childminder shares, which helps them to support their children's

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learning at home. n Overall, the childminder supports children to develop strong physical skills. Children have access to a range of activities that help to strengthen the small muscles in their hands, such as mark making and opening and closing small boxes. They also practise throwing and catching balls. However, at times, there are limited opportunities for purposeful physical play at the setting, and children have to wait for visits to the park to further develop their core strength and coordination skills. n The childminder is committed to her continued professional development, as well as that of her assistants. She values the support of her local authority early years advisers, which helps her to recognise the strengths of her service and identify areas for improvement.

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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 interest first.

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should:

n strengthen relationships with external professionals and develop knowledge of working with other settings, to share information to support children to build on their learning further n build more opportunities for children to develop their gross motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471089 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10367350 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 5 Date of previous inspection 5 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates her service all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder works with assistants. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education and the range of activities offered. She assessed the impact this has on children's overall learning and development. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children for an outdoor outing within the local community. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents and the childminder's assistants during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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

5 December 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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