Childminder 2637636

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to maintain and retain records of children she has minded since the last inspection. Therefore, not all required records are accessible for Ofsted to view, in particular children's full details and their attendance records. n Although the childminder keeps her home clean and welcoming, not all areas are safe as the childminder does not undertake a thorough risk assessment throughout her home to identify potential risks. n The childminder knows how to identify and report any signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She understands how to report these concerns, following the local safeguarding partnership procedures. n The childminder recognises the importance of assessing children's development. She understands how to identify children's ongoing achievements in order to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning journey. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and well-being.

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This provision does not meet requirements

She explains how she plans and provides children with healthy meals and snacks. The childminder understands the need for children to develop their independence and self-care skills. n The childminder demonstrates the need to promote positive behaviour to help support children's personal, social and emotional development. She describes how she has simple rules and boundaries, so children learn what is expected of them. n The childminder completes mandatory training, such as holding a valid first-aid certificate. She demonstrates an appropriate understanding of the required procedures to follow should she be asked by parents to administer medication to their child, or what to do if a child was to have an accident or injury in her care. n The childminder recognises the needs of children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She speaks about using appropriate strategies to meet

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This provision does not meet requirements

individual children's needs to help them to settle and make further progress in their development. n The childminder recognises the need to work in partnership with parents, to support continuity of care for children. She has a range of policies and procedures to share with parents.

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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 sound understanding of retaining required children's records for a reasonable period after they have left the setting 02/12/2024

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Due date

maintain a record of each child's attendance and make them available for Ofsted to view 02/12/2024

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Due date

undertake thorough risk assessment to identify and minimise potential risks in the premises. 02/12/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2637636 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10363307 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Walthamstow in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder works throughout most of the year, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder plans the curriculum. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, to assess her understanding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder how she addresses self-evaluation to develop her knowledge and practice.

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Inspection activities

18 November 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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Inspection activities

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