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

The childminder fosters warm and supportive relationships with the children, who are extremely happy and enjoy their time together. The children feel confident as they freely explore the playroom and access a wonderful range of resources and toys. Their behaviour is positive, largely due to the childminder's high expectations and the consistent use of laughter, smiles and praise. For example, during a yoga activity, the children are encouraged to help set up large stepping blocks. They smile proudly after successfully completing the task and receiving praise for their efforts. Additionally, when playing in the garden, they are encouraged to share a bicycle and are rewarded with compliments when they allow their friends to take turns. The children are making good progress and are well-prepared for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created an ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to the children's interests and their individual learning needs. For example, children are developing early literacy and mathematical skills as they learn to recognise the letters in their names and count objects throughout the day. They greatly enjoy sensory play. The childminder makes sure to provide a variety of materials, such as dough, water, ice, pasta and rice, to support this.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching and curriculum promote children's progress effectively across all areas of learning. She is experienced and has a strong understanding of the children in her care. Children are captivated as they fill empty containers with rice, pasta and various colourful small objects. However, there are occasions when the childminder is not entirely clear about the learning objectives for some planned activities. This can result in providing too much information for young children to process all at once. n Overall, children's language and communication skills are developing well. For example, children cuddle up to the childminder as she reads and discusses the story's characters. She supports language development by naming objects and asking questions that encourage thinking about the narrative. Children listen attentively and demonstrate a strong understanding of the themes. However, the

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childminder, in her enthusiasm, sometimes speaks too quickly, which limits the children's processing time. n Children have many opportunities to learn about being active and eating healthily, which includes understanding the importance of clean teeth. During snack time, the childminder discusses the significance of making healthy food choices with the children. She uses props, such as picture cards and play food, to encourage the children to consider nutritious options. The childminder highlights the benefits of being active, as the children ride bikes and use large-

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5 February 2025 wheeled toys while enjoying fun activities and laughter in the garden. n The childminder's warm interactions enhance the children's well-being and teach them about the natural world. She encourages activities like feeding birds, caring for plants and observing a visiting squirrel. The children also participate in outings to a care home for the elderly, a post office and a fire station, which help them understand the value of respecting others and the roles people play in their community. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder ensures that they are fully informed about their children's development every day. She regularly shares information and resources with parents to support children's learning at home. Parents provide extremely positive feedback about the childminder's service. For instance, they highlight that their children experience a 'loving, caring, safe and secure environment' in the childminder's home. Parents

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appreciate that the childminder keeps them updated on their children's daily routines and offers suggestions for how they can support their children at home. n The childminder is motivated and ambitious to ensure that her setting continuously improves. She focuses on her continuous professional development to improve her knowledge and skills. She has successfully completed several relevant training programmes designed to enhance the quality of her teaching and outcomes for children. Furthermore, she has strong connections with other early years professionals, including local childminders and school leaders, which helps to ensure consistency in children's learning and development.

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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 ensure that the intended learning of planned activities is clear to fully support children's progress n provide children with more time to think and respond to questions asked, to support their communication and language development further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543782 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10367575 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 6 Date of previous inspection 13 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates her service Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for 47 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector read written feedback from the children's parents and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 February 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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Inspection activities

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