Childminder EY548672

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She has a secure understanding of child protection and the local procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child. The childminder knows how to keep children safe within her home and on outings through supervision and routine safety checks. The home was observed to be clean and safe. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for children. She can explain how she will plan activities based on children's interests and what they already know. She provided examples of how to support different ages, across all areas of learning. n The childminder has effective systems in place to assess children's achievements over time to help her swiftly identify gaps in their learning. For example she will carry out a progress check when children are aged two years. n The childminder described how she would include parents and children in the

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evaluation of her provision. She understands the need to keep parents updated on their children's progress and to involve them in their learning, including by sharing ideas to support learning at home. n The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills. She keeps up to date with current early years practice and completes mandatory training. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's physical and emotional well-being and health. For example, she discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy, balanced diet and ensuring they have daily opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder described the importance of promoting children's understanding of one another's cultures, similarities and differences.

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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 EY548672 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10126891 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 0 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Walthamstow, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She provides care all day, each weekday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk of the premises, including the outdoor area, to understand how the childminder organises the curriculum. n During the inspection, the inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and viewed a range of documents, including public liability insurance, policies, procedures and employability suitability records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n Professional development was discussed with the childminder, including evidence of the training she has completed.

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19 November 2019 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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19 November 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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