Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and is clear about who to report these to. The childminder completes daily risk assessments of both the inside and outside play area to ensure that children are kept safe and away from any hazards. Outings to local parks will take place after rigorous risk assessment. n The childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. n The childminder understands how to provide an interesting, well-planned curriculum for children. She explains how she will build on the skills that children have already learned to further extend their knowledge. The childminder understands the importance of observing children and swiftly identifying any gaps in their learning. The childminder explains how she will adapt her teaching

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This provision meets requirements

style to meet the needs of individual children. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She explains how she will promote turn taking and sharing as a good basis for sound relationships. n The childminder works closely with the local authority advisor and other childminders to keep her training up to date. She completes her own research to stay abreast of developments in early years and attends face to face and online training courses. n The childminder explains the importance of working in partnership with parents and sharing information with them. She understands the value of collecting information about children when they start, so that she can plan for their learning. n The childminder describes how she will provide nutritionally well-balanced meals for children. She understands the need for physical play to promote children's health and well-being.

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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 EY373430 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10301262 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language.

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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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