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 are happy, safe and thrive in this setting. The childminder works hard to offer a supportive, warm and welcoming environment for children and their families. She has a kind and caring nature and provides children with lots of support and attention. On occasions, when children are a little unsettled, the childminder provides lots of cuddles and reassurance and is attentive to each child's individual needs. The childminder encourages children to be kind and respectful, building strong bonds between older children and younger children. They gently play together, sharing toys and experiences. Children develop empathy and an understanding of others around them through these interactions.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's calm and patient approach. They happily join in with singing and clapping to familiar nursery rhymes. Children learn new words as they listen to familiar stories, helping to turn the pages as they join in with excitement and anticipation. The childminder plans an appropriate curriculum for all children. She offers stimulating activities based on children's individual learning and interests. The childminder supports children to develop their independence and promotes their self-care skills well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children very well. She plans the transition process well to help new children to settle with ease. The childminder gathers information from home to ensure that children experience a sensitive separation. n The childminder monitors children's learning and development well. She builds on what children know and can already do. The childminder uses observation and assessments effectively to monitor children's progress. n Children receive good support to develop a love of reading. The childminder frequently reads stories to encourage children to discuss the characters and make predictions about what might happen. This supports children's early literacy skills effectively. n The childminder integrates children of all ages well. She ensures that the activities she provides support children's learning. For example, the childminder encourages babies to repeat new vocabulary and explore different textures while

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they play with animal shapes on a magnetic board. Older children use their imaginations as they play with small toys and figures. n Children happily lead their own learning. They engage with the childminder and inspector, such as making 'tea' and 'food' for them as they play in the home corner using a range of props. Children enjoy a range of materials for messy play. They are keen to write letters, draw and create their own pictures as they explore early mark-making materials. n The childminder places a strong focus on celebrating similarities and differences.

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19 February 2025 Children have access to a range of diverse books and learn about festivals with their friends. Children develop social skills, such as through visiting local playgroups. They enjoy regular walks in the park and visits to the library. This promotes good walking habits and offers exercise to keep children healthy. n Parents and carers express that they are happy with the service provided. They explain that their children enjoy a wide range of activities and make good progress. Parents receive daily updates about their children's experiences through discussions and electronic messaging. n Children develop good communication and language skills. They use a range of vocabulary, supported by gentle encouragement from the childminder. For example, as children play with dough and cut out and roll shapes, the childminder asks open-ended questions to further develop their ideas. However, at times, children do not receive enough time to answer questions. This means

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that children are not always able to form their own responses and develop their thinking and imaginative skills. n The childminder makes reflections on her provision. She welcomes parents' and children's views when making enhancements to the setting. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in early years by accessing training offered by the local authority. She is a member of a childminder's support group, which helps her to keep up to date with developments in her practice.

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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 give children more time to develop their own thinking and imaginative skills during role-play activities, to further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545348 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10368259 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 9 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection 13 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder has a qualification at level 3. She works with two full-time assistants. The childminder operates her service throughout most of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision, discussed the safety and suitability of the premises and viewed the equipment, including a sample of the vast range of play materials. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents. n The inspector engaged with the childminder and her assistants throughout the inspection and with children when appropriate. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminder's professional development since the previous inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 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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