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n The childminder explains how he intends to plan a wide-ranging curriculum and explains how he will use his observations of children to plan what children need to learn next. He explains the importance of sharing information about children's progress with parents and helping them to support children's learning at home. n The childminder understands how to evaluate his practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. He recognises the need to continue to improve his skills and knowledge further. n The childminder discusses how he will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. He knows how to support children to learn to manage their personal care needs. He understands that offering children a broad range of enjoyable activities in his home and in the local community will help to promote children's physical skills. n The childminder understands how to evaluate his practice to identify ways of

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improving children's experiences. He recognises the need to continue to improve his skills and knowledge further. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. He gathers useful information from them when children start at his setting, which supports children in settling swiftly. n The childminder understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. He has an understanding of how to safeguard children and how to seek advice and support should he have a concern. n The childminder describes how he will manage children's behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with other agencies and settings children may attend, to help to provide a consistency of

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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 EY463737 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10236201 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 24 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. He lives in Leytonstone, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder works from Monday to Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about his childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish his understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home intended for childminding purposes. The inspector checked the suitability of toys and resources available and discussed with the childminder how he monitors children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults working and living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2023 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

24 January 2023 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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