Childminder EY441375

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in keeping children in her care safe. She knows how to identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect, radicalisation and grooming, and who to go to with her concerns. The childminder is aware of the culture of her area and the possible threats to children. She has recently completed training on gang involvement, grooming and on how to keep children safe on the internet. The childminder has completed risk assessments for her home to ensure that children will remain safe at all times. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She is aware of how to observe, plan and assess children's development. The childminder intends to target any gaps in children's development through regular assessment and discussions with parents. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she intends to meet them.

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This provision meets requirements

n Children will have regular opportunities to develop their understanding of the world through the childminder's planned visits to the forest, local park, and children's centre. She discussed how she will plan an exciting curriculum to encourage children to engage and concentrate. n The childminder understands her role in supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviour. She discussed the importance of being consistent with children and how she intends to use positive behaviour strategies with them. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with families to ensure consistency in children's care. She described how she intends to keep them informed and involved in their children's learning. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on the quality of her practice. She recognises the need to continue to develop her knowledge and understanding, to improve outcomes for children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of how to promote healthy lifestyles to children. They will have opportunities to go out each day into the large garden for physical activities. She also plans to create a menu full of healthy food choices with older children and their parents.

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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 EY441375 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10072175 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 1 to 9 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder offers care to children each weekday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage and how she intends to meet the requirements. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding procedures. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that she plans to use for children's care and learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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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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