Childminder in Waltham Forest

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to her professional development. She has updated her knowledge by completing several online courses and talking to other childminder groups. The childminder understands how to make use of external agencies to further support children with their learning and development. n The childminder explains how she will plan a curriculum to build on what children know and can do, to support them to learn skills in readiness for school. She discusses she will make links with children's parents to establish their starting points and share information with them to support them to stay involved in their child's learning. For instance, the childminder explains the importance of completing the progress check at age two and sharing this with parents. 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

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care needs. She explains she will offer children a broad range of enjoyable activities in her home and use her garden and local forests and parks to help to promote children's physical development and gain fresh air and exercise. n The childminder discusses how she will have high expectations for children's behaviour. She is clear about how she will help children to develop positive relationships. The childminder explains how she will incorporate sharing, turn taking and respect for others into children's daily activities. She explains the importance of learning about other cultures and celebrating similarities and differences to help children to gain a wider understanding of the world around them. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare and knows the importance of acting swiftly to report any concerns. The childminder explains

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This provision meets requirements

about wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She discusses that she would be alert and knows how to report any concerns to the local safeguarding agencies. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. The childminder understands that she will maintain children's records and personal information securely and ensure they are accessible if needed. n The childminder has a clear approach to how she will manage children's behaviour. She describes how she plans to teach children to respect each other and learn right from wrong. She explains that she will support children to manage their feelings and learn about how their actions can affect others. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would share

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This provision meets requirements

information with parents about the progress their children make.

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This provision meets requirements

21 August 2023 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 EY346447 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10279353 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 0 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder offers care all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises. She discussed how she would ensure they are safe and suitable and changes she would make if children were attending. n The inspector and childminder discussed her understanding of the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. 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. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 August 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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