Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 10 November 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe and ensures her home is free from potential dangers. The childminder knows the safeguarding procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to plan activities which are based on children's interests and individual needs. She knows how to use assessments to target the next steps in each child's learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's personal development and well-being. She knows the importance of daily fresh air, exercise and nutritious meals.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She knows how to teach children to show respect for each other and to develop the social skills they need for when they start school.  The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents so that they are

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The provision meets requirements

involved in their children's learning. She understands the importance of working with other professionals to meet children's individual needs, including disabled children and those with special educational needs.  The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice. She attends training to further improve her service and has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection.

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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 and the childminder looked at the toys and resources available for childminding, as well as visiting the parts of the house where childcare takes place.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of policies, procedures and documents with the childminder.  The inspector interviewed the childminder to assess her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends provide children with a range of activities which meet their learning and development needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410675 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 831865 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Walthamstow, in an area of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She works throughout the year on weekdays between the hours of 8am and 6pm. There were no children on roll at the time of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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