Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not understand her responsibilities regarding safeguarding children. She demonstrates a lack of knowledge regarding how to competently implement her safeguarding policy and procedures. Children are not effectively kept safe as potential concerns that leave children vulnerable are not dealt with appropriately through the correct notification made to Ofsted and other agencies. n The childminder demonstrates a lack of understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other organisations to meet children's needs and promote their safety. Information exchanged between parents and the childminder is not always valued enough to ensure prompt action is taken by the childminder, so that children feel safe and secure. n The childminder does not promote children's health by reducing the possible spread of germs or illness. Information about why children are unwell and do

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This provision does not meet requirements

not attend is not always sought from parents. Consequently, this can expose other children attending the childminder's home to infection and sickness. n The childminder has not sufficiently increased her knowledge of how to plan and develop a curriculum to build on what children already know. Although the childminder has undertaken some training, she does not always effectively reflect on her practice to establish a targeted programme of professional development to ensure her skills and knowledge improve consistently to the highest level. n The childminder demonstrates that she has effective arrangements in place for ensuring children have a healthy diet and are active. n The premises are suitable for childcare purposes. The childminder takes children out to the local environment. She is aware of the procedures she needs to follow to ensure the children's needs are met when away from the setting.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

develop a thorough and effective understanding of safeguarding policy and procedures, and have an up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of child protection, including procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies 06/09/2023

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maintain records and obtain and share information (with parents and carers, other professionals working with the child, the police, social services and Ofsted, as appropriate) to ensure the safe and efficient management of the setting, and to help ensure the needs of all children are met 06/09/2023

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ensure children's health is promoted at all times and that all necessary steps are taken to reduce the risk to children of cross infection and the spread of disease 06/09/2023

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demonstrate a thorough understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other organisations to meet children's needs and to ensure prompt action is taken to promote children's safety. 06/09/2023

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ensure professional development is kept up to date, particularly in regard to learning and development and how to plan and develop a curriculum to build on what children already know. 06/09/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442806 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10305233 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 11 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder works each weekday, throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. The childminder is also a registered foster carer.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The inspector discussed safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

7 August 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

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