Childminder in Waltham Forest

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children flourish in this nurturing and enabling environment provided by the childminder. She has a real passion and drive for understanding each child's needs and interests. The childminder's home provides a stimulating and comfortable environment, where children are confident to explore and contribute. Children chatter with the childminder and their friends from the moment they arrive. The childminder demonstrates a sensitivity to how each child is feeling. She works closely with the parents so that she is aware of any events that may impact on the child, such as the first visit to a new school.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates real expertise at allowing children space to express themselves through interesting activities and meaningful conversations. The childminder uses a range of strategies to support children to speak more and use new vocabulary, for example singing, commentating, reading and repeating words and phrases to children. She regularly checks on their understanding. Children's behaviour is exemplary as they remain fully engaged in what has been planned by the childminder throughout the day. The childminder's calm approach creates the perfect learning environment that enables children to reach their full potential in a natural and fun way.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans and delivers her curriculum securely and consistently. Children enjoy inspiring and extremely interesting learning experiences that capture their motivation and imagination to explore and experiment. For example, children learn to nurture and take responsibilities for their vegetables in the garden. This is reinforced with trips to buy fruits and vegetables, as well as visits to local city farms and parks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's meticulous attention to detail means that careful consideration is given to ensure that every transition stage is fully supported. For example, the childminder supports children's readiness for school through opportunities for increased independence and focus. Children are extremely eager to carry out tasks independently from a young age, such as putting shoes on, applying their own sun cream and washing hands. This helps children to build their confidence and ability to carry out these skills in preparation for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder shows a passion for providing stimulating outdoor experiences to support children's learning. They enjoy enriching outings to local events, as well as weekly trips to museums and places of interest, such as a London museum. The childminder enthusiastically plans trips to the local library, where children develop a respect and love of books to support their learning going

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19 May 2025 forward. n Children treat each other with kindness and respect. They understand the rules of the setting and are encouraged to take turns and share. The childminder empowers children to share their thoughts and feelings. Children use their low- level wall mirror and poster of expressions to choose how they feel. As a result, children feel listened to and valued. Children display confidence and proudly share their learning with each other. For example, older children help the younger children to measure their seed heads in the garden. n The childminder has an excellent attitude to her professional development. She attends regular training and completes research on relevant childcare topics. The childminder's training is sharply focused on enhancing her own knowledge and skills and supporting children's learning further. She has recently completed training on enabling environments. This has helped the childminder to further

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understand how to support children's learning and development. Children make superb progress as a result of this. n The childminder instinctively knows when to let children lead their own play and when to step in to support and extend their learning. Children develop an understanding of what is happening in the world around them. For example, they pretend that they are paramedics during their play. The childminder skilfully introduces words such as 'detect' and 'unique' to help to extend children's vocabulary. n Parent partnerships are highly effective. The childminder provides regular communication with parents to keep them up to date with children's learning and development. The childminder's unwavering commitment to supporting children and parents is reflected in the glowing feedback she receives from parents. They value the high-quality care their children receive, stating the childminder 'has gone above and beyond to understand and support their

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children'. The childminder works collaboratively with parents and professionals to support children. She provides transition documentation and goals that parents can share at their child's next stage of learning.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544570 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10376248 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 7 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact that this has had on the children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

19 May 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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