Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection. He is able to identify signs and symptoms of child protection and contextualise safeguarding. The childminder is fully aware of his role in reporting any concerns, helping to keep children safe. n The childminder outlines his understanding of how children learn. He is confident in demonstrating how he will plan and deliver the curriculum in accordance with the children's interests and developmental needs, and he knows the impact this will have on the children's learning. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of what initial information he needs to acquire for each child. He explains how he will get to know the children before they start, offering flexible settling-in sessions to support the children to feel secure and confident. n The childminder explains how he will work closely with parents and other

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agencies, such as the local schools children attend. He will find out what they are doing and use this to inform his planning of activities to help children progress further in their learning and development. n The childminder can describe boundaries and routines that he will put in place for the children in his care. He can describe how he will reinforce these and encourage children to support each other in following these. For example, he describes how he will support children to share toys and respect each other. n The childminder describes how he will support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. He is aware of additional services that he can use to support children and how to access them. The childminder demonstrates how he will support children who speak English as an additional language. n Through evaluating practice, the childminder describes how he will seek further training opportunities and disseminate his knowledge to his assistant to

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continually improve their practice. n The childminder understands how to support young children to be healthy. He is aware that children need a balanced diet and plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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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 2637115 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10301128 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 2021. He works with his wife as his childminding assistant. He lives in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder provides childcare from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector and childminder held discussions around the learning and development requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector engaged in discussions about the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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13 July 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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