Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She has completed relevant safeguarding training and is confident to act if she has any concerns about a child. She is knowledgeable about local safeguarding procedures and confident in how to put safeguarding arrangements in place. The childminder ensures that all adults living at the address have completed suitability checks. n The childminder fully understands the importance of a curriculum. She is knowledgeable about what children need to achieve and how to support them with their next stage of learning. The childminder explains how she will gather information from parents and from her own observations to get to know the child and support their learning and development. She places a value on knowing children's interests so that they can be included in future planning. She is sensitive to the individuality of each child and understands the importance of

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allowing each child time to settle. n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge and skills. She ensures that she is up to date with relevant information that supports her childminding practice. The childminder makes sure that required training is completed, for example, paediatric first-aid training. The childminder is reflective and targets training to improve her practice to develop children's well-being and learning outcomes. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well-being. She carefully considers how she can support children to manage their own behaviour. For example, her wide range of resources include visual aids that children choose to best express how they feel. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy diet to support children's learning. She describes how she would encourage children to choose, shop and prepare with her, the meals that they want to eat. She provides menus

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of healthy meals and snacks. The childminder understands the importance of finding out from parents about children's specific dietary needs and ensuring the information is kept up to date. n The childminder values the importance of children being aware of others around them. For example, she plans various outings and trips to local community groups, where children can extend their understanding of the world around them and different cultures and beliefs. The childminder is keen for children to enjoy the outdoors. She explains how this provides opportunities for children to be imaginative and creative as well as providing exercise and fresh air. n The childminder's home presents as a safe, organised and enabling environment for children. She has considered how to ensure all areas of learning are supported. For example, she has well-resourced areas for role play, both indoors and outdoors, and books are easily accessible in a comfortable reading space.

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This provision meets requirements

18 April 2024 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 2658051 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10335625 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 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Highams Park in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. She operates Thursdays and Fridays between 8am and 5.30pm all year, except for bank holidays 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including how she intends to achieve the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. 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

18 April 2024 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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18 April 2024 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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