Childminder in Redbridge

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will provide a varied, stimulating curriculum for children. She explains how she will build on what children already know to extend and develop their learning further. The childminder understands the importance of observing and assessing children in order to identify gaps in their learning. The childminder explains the importance of knowing children well in order to build on their interests. n The childminder explains how she will keep children safe, both indoors and outdoors. She understands the importance of risk assessments to continually ensure that children can play and learn in a safe environment. She understands her role in child protection and who to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of children and adults. The childminder has clear policies and procedures for supporting children if they become unwell. n The childminder describes how she has high expectations of children's behaviour

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and will be a good role model for them. She explains how important children's well being and happiness is fundamental to learning and promotes having fun in all areas of learning. n The childminder describes the vital role parents play in children's learning. She explains how she will work in partnership with them to help children to feel safe and secure. The childminder understand the need to keep parents up to date with what she is planning for children and always taking their views into account. n The childminder values the support and guidance from the local authority and the training opportunities they provide. She is committed to keeping her knowledge and training up to date. The childminder explains how she will research and keep abreast of changes within early years. n The childminder describes the vital role that spending time in nature has in children's learning and well-being. She explains how she will incorporate trips to

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the forest, the beach and to local parks and gardens to offer children ways to explore learning outdoors.

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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 EY476058 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10335750 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 26 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Woodford Green in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. 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 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.

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30 May 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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