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 creates a welcoming, relaxed and homely environment for children. She has a calm and caring manner and forms close relationships with children and their families. Children seek her out for cuddles when they need them. As a result, children are happy and settled.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum supports children to behave well and to be ready for school. She is a good role model and consistently promotes positive behaviour. She sets clear rules and boundaries. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children behave well. They listen and respond well to the childminder's instructions, such as when she asks them to tidy away toys. This helps children to take responsibility for caring for the environment. The childminder gives children consistent praise for their efforts and achievements. This helps them develop confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's independence. She encourages children to take off their own shoes, wash their hands, use the potty when age-appropriate and to apply sunscreen independently. This helps children to develop early self-care skills. The childminder provides the children with opportunities to go on walks in the local community and visit the park and library,

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The provision is good

where they meet up with other childminders and their children. These experiences enhance children's social skills and understanding of the world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a balanced curriculum that is based on the children's needs and interests. She uses her observations and assessments, including progress checks, to plan their next steps. The childminder shares these with parents and works with other professionals to support children's development. As a result, all children make progress from their starting points. n The childminder focuses on fostering children's language development. She consistently responds to what children say and engages them in conversation, modelling how to pronounce words correctly and extending their vocabulary. The childminder uses descriptive language and asks children questions to encourage them to think and problem-solve. Children enjoy stories and songs, which support their communication and early reading skills further. n Children demonstrate good early mathematical skills, and the childminder challenges them adequately to extend their learning further. She counts out

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pieces of fruit and encourages children to do the same to support their understanding of quantities. Children recognise numerals when they go on walks in the neighbourhood, such as on doors and buses. They make patterns and follow instructions to recreate different sequences. n Children enjoy exercise and fresh air daily at the local playground. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and drink water regularly.

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14 May 2025 Children put suncream and hats on during hot weather and understand why this is important. This promotes healthy lifestyles. n Children show good motor skills. They enjoy climbing on apparatus and throwing and kicking balls while successfully negotiating space at the local playground. Children also access a range of physical activities to help strengthen the small muscles in their hands. For example, they use their fingers to position pegs on boards and pick up small tiles to complete puzzles. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminder. They comment that their children thrive in her care and that she is warm-natured and dedicated. The childminder liaises closely with parents, offering advice on how to foster children's development and well-being at home. The childminder supports parents with external referrals. This helps her to offer a high standard of inclusive practice and ensures continuity of care.

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need to do better?

n Children have a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy a range of activities planned based on their interests and needs. However, the organisation of the environment means that children cannot always help themselves to some of the resources. This limits their opportunities to consistently lead their own learning. n The childminder reflects on her practice and strives for improvement. For instance, she has undertaken training around sensory differences, sleeping support, and speech and language support, weaving new strategies into her practice to ensure that she cares for children effectively. In addition, she works closely with the local authority to ensure she is always up to date with current legislation and requirements.

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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 review the learning environment so that children have consistent opportunities to access resources themselves and lead their own play further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547898 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10388170 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 1 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification in childcare at level 4. She offers government funded places for early years children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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