Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 November 2015 6 October 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding about how to keep children safe. She ensures her home is safe from potential hazards. She knows her duties relating to child protection.  The childminder knows the importance of reviewing her practice. She attends training to ensure she keeps up-to-date and identifies her strengths and areas for development.  The childminder knows how to work with parents and other professionals to ensure children's outcomes. She understands how to take their feedback and use it to improve her practice further. She knows how to keep them informed of their children's progress.  The childminder knows how to support children's physical development and well-being. She knows the importance of incorporating daily fresh air and exercise into her plans.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to plan activities which meet the needs of all children, across all areas of

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The provision meets requirements

learning. She understands the importance of carefully tracking children's progress.  The childminder knows how to promote children's social and communication skills, and early literacy and mathematics, to prepare them well for the move to school or nursery.

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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 toured the premises with the childminder to look at the areas used by children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures and checked documentation relating to safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141263 Local authority Waltham Forest Inspection number 812474 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 6 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in North Chingford within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates her service on weekdays during term time. At the time of this inspection there were no children in the early years age group 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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