Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a wide-ranging curriculum and use her observations of children to plan what they need to learn next. She explains the importance of sharing information about children's progress with parents to help them to support children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. She knows how to support children to learn to manage their personal care needs. She offers children a broad range of enjoyable activities in her home and in the local community to help to promote children's physical development. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She gathers useful information from them when children start at her setting, which supports children in settling swiftly. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She

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describes how she will manage their behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. n The childminder understands how to identify and eliminate potential risks to children to promote their welfare and ensure they can play safely. She has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children and how to seek advice and support should she have a concern. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of improving children's experiences. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge further.

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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 2598553 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10262890 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 2020. She lives in Chingford in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder works from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round apart from bank and family holidays.

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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 her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home intended for childminding purposes. She checked the suitability of toys and resources available and discussed with the childminder how she 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

10 March 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

10 March 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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