Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to create a welcoming and well-organised space for children. She describes how to use a wide range of resources to meet their individual needs. The childminder understands how to assess and plan for children's learning to help them to progress and move to school. n The childminder understands how to support children to develop positive behaviour, such as learning to share and being kind to each other. The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive service. She knows how to support children's awareness and understanding of people's differences. n The childminder knows how to support children's personal development. For instances, she knows how to teach them to be independent, confident and resilient. The childminder knows how to support healthy lifestyles, where children make positive choices, such as keeping active, eating healthily, washing their hands and brushing their teeth.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to work in partnerships with parents. She describes how this helps her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. The childminder speaks clearly about the benefits to children, when their parents are involved in their learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of monitoring her assistants' practices, and providing them with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. The childminder knows how to evaluate her provision and how to use feedback from parents, children and assistants to improve her services. n The childminder understands her role to safeguard and protect children from harm. She has clear safeguarding procedures, and is able to recognise possible signs of abuse. The childminder knows how to report any concerns, including allegations made against an adult, to the appropriate authority. n The childminder recognises the importance of completing risk assessments to

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This provision meets requirements

ensure that children remain safe in her care. She has appropriate knowledge of how to handle accidents, illnesses and emergencies. The childminder holds a recognised paediatric first-aid qualification.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2506251 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10191759 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 3 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 2019. She lives in Leyton, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use, and discussed the resources and equipment available. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she supports partnerships with parents, and children's behaviour and learning. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and welfare requirements, and looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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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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3 November 2021 3 November 2021 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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