Childminder in Essex

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and has appropriate policies in place. She is able to recognise signs of potential abuse and knows how to escalate concerns regarding a child's well-being. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents to build continuity of care for children. n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She understands how to assess what children can do in order to help plan activities that will enhance their development. n The childminder knows how to provide a safe environment for children to explore in order to help them to make progress in their learning. n The childminder ensures that she promotes positive behaviour and children's well-being, and supports them to develop their self-confidence. She understands the importance of helping children to value one another's similarities and differences.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the benefit of developing her professional practice to enhance children's learning experiences. She liaises with the local authority to help keep her skills and knowledge up to date.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373544 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10060558 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at the documentation the childminder has in place, including policies, training certificates, required insurance and observation records. n The inspector looked around the premises to check the suitability of the resources and the environment. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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