Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe and ensure that people living or working on the premises are suitable to be around children. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and what to do if she is concerned about their welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of risk assessments to help keep children safe and knows what a potential hazard could be and how to remove it. She understands how to supervise children to help maintain their welfare. n The childminder knows how to provide a range of activities to support children's learning and development, and to help them make good progress. n The childminder knows how to encourage children to behave well. She understands how to support children's physical well-being, such as through healthy diet and encouraging them to be active. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing a two-way flow of

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information with parents and other professionals, to help support children's individual needs.

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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 2516189 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10207920 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 2019. She lives in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She is available to mind from Tuesday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they intend to ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

13 September 2022 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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13 September 2022 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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