Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. She ensures that her knowledge is up to date because she has attended recent safeguarding training.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she undertakes systematic observations to promote children's learning and development, and their interests.  The childminder offers an inclusive environment to promote children's well-being. She explains how she gets to know the children well and plans activities to meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder explains how her sound partnerships with parents encourage children's learning at home and within her setting. She invites parents to contribute to children's ongoing assessments.  The childminder reflects on her practice well, to develop the service she provides and promote good outcomes for children. Since registration she has attended a number of

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her knowledge in safeguarding children and how she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation processes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400354 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 764599 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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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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