Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2015 10 June 2010

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has insufficient knowledge of the numbers of children she is allowed to care for at once, which potentially compromises children's safety.  The childminder's knowledge of working with an assistant is weak. She does not know how to organise her provision when working with an assistant, including under what circumstances she may leave children alone with one.  The childminder does not understand how to complete the progress report for children aged two years, or the reasons why she must do this.  The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she had a concern about a child's welfare. She has an appropriate understanding of the action she would take if an allegation was made about her or a member of her family.  The childminder's home is clean and she understands how to minimise safety risks to children. She knows how to provide resources for children of different ages and

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The provision does not meet requirements

abilities, and the need to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision, to help improve it.  The childminder knows the need to work with parents to help her meet children's care needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop knowledge and understanding of how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years  acquire knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements with regard to the maximum numbers and ages of children that may be cared for and the requirements for working with an assistant.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the childminder is present on the premises at all times when childcare is being provided unless for a maximum of two hours per day a childminding assistant is present and the parents have given their consent for the child to be left with the childminding assistant  ensure that the childminder is present on the premises at all times when childcare is being provided unless for a maximum of two hours per day a childminding assistant is present and the parents have given their consent for the child to be left with the childminding assistant.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home which are available for childminding purposes, and the resources for children's use.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to promote children's progress, including how to assess their abilities and plan for future learning.  The inspector reviewed available documentation, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures, and how she intends to promote children's safety and good health, and work in partnership with parents and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346447 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 815300 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. The childminder uses the second living room and the dining room of the house for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently no children on roll.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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