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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming for children. She is consistently caring and attentive to their needs, which supports strong and affectionate bonds between them. Children show that they feel secure as they happily engage in the many stimulating activities. The daily routines are well organised, to cater for children's care needs and promote their learning. For example, when children are reluctant to wash their hands before eating, the childminder encourages them by providing some small toys to wash. She describes how this cleans away harmful germs. This way, children have fun as they learn the importance of good hygiene.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She praises them often, which motivates them to behave well and supports their positive attitudes to learning. For example, children are eager to demonstrate their physical skills as they attempt to roll balls between two lines on the floor. The childminder's cheery encouragement prompts them to keep trying, even when they find this tricky. The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum to help children prepare for their next stages in learning. She introduces new words and encourages them to practise speaking and listening, such as when looking at books and singing songs together. This helps children to become confident and effective communicators, in readiness for starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a proactive approach to professional development and has addressed weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She ensures that mandatory training is up to date and seeks out new ideas to enhance children's learning. For instance, the childminder has extended the range of natural and real-life resources, such as pine cones and shells, to further enrich children's imaginative play. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely, to identify any gaps in learning and provide targeted support where needed. She encourages children to practice skills, take on challenges and attempt new tasks. This helps them to build on what they know and can do. Children make good progress in their development. n The childminder understands that young children learn best through first-hand experiences. She ensures that they are frequently out and about, exploring their local area. For example, children learn to appreciate nature through visits to a

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forest and discover how to grow vegetables at the childminder's allotment. The childminder also plans weekly events with other childminders, where children play and make friends in larger groups. This helps them to develop good social skills. n The childminder values children's unique characteristics and experiences. She

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15 January 2025 carefully plans the curriculum, to promote respect for other people and communities. For instance, as children play with dough, the childminder talks to them about food from different countries. Children learn how to use a pasta maker and how to stack the containers of a tiffin tin. This playful and hands-on approach ignites children's interest in their similarities and differences to others. n The childminder is a positive role model for children. She uses gentle explanations and reminders, to teach them about expectations, such as being kind, sharing and taking turns. Children develop good friendships and enjoy playing together. However, the childminder does not consistently support children to recognise and talk about their strong emotions, to help them moderate their behaviour further. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence well. She supports them to explore their own ideas and to manage their own personal care.

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Therefore, children become confident about what they can do. However, while routines are effectively organised, the childminder does not always consider how to help all children transition smoothly from one activity to another. n The childminder promotes children's physical health and well-being effectively. She provides tasty and nutritious meals and praises children when they try something new. The childminder ensures that children play outdoors each day and get plenty of exercise. This positive approach helps children to enjoy healthy lifestyles. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's welfare and development. She keeps them updated about children's progress and offers ideas to help continue this at home. Parents appreciate the wide range of enriching experiences that the childminder provides. They are reassured to leave their children in her 'capable and caring hands'.

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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 consistently support children to recognise and talk about their feelings and emotions, to help them further regulate their behaviour n consider ways to help all children transition smoothly between activities and different parts of the daily routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491008 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10337758 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 28 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder has a level 3 early years qualification. She operates her childminding service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder offers government funded early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding, she explained the curriculum and how she organises her provision to support children's learning and welfare. n The inspector observed a range of routines and learning experiences, to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She observed and spoke to children, to help assess their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that documents, including her paediatric first-aid certificate were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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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15 January 2025 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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