Childminder in Waltham Forest

Inspection date 1 July 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is clear about her role to safeguard and protect children. She has knowledge of how to recognise any concerns and risks to them. The childminder is familiar with the procedures to report concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities. n The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments of children to identify their individual needs and interests. She describes a range of activities to support children to develop new skills and to make progress with their development. n The childminder knows how to develop relationships with parents. She recognises the benefits of working with them to share information and to help children settle. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she intends to promote healthy eating and to encourage their involvement in physical activities. n The childminder knows how to evaluate and improve her practice. She recognises the

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importance of maintaining her professional development to help enhance her knowledge and skills.

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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. Inspection activities

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n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide activities and experiences that support children's learning. n The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and documents that she intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the childminder's processes for self-evaluation and her improvement plan. n The inspector viewed resources and had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home that she intends to use for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547898 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10105530 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She cares for children from Monday to Thursday, throughout most of the year.

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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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