Childminder in Redbridge

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates well what she wants children to learn while they are in her care. She understands the need to provide a varied range of learning experiences to support all areas of children's development and for them to build on what they already know and can do. She understands the importance of assessing children's development and devising their next steps for learning so they continue to make progress. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She plans to visit local parks and groups to extend children's physical development and experiences. The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy eating and supporting children to learn to take care of their teeth from a young age. n Through discussion, the childminder details how to promote positive behaviour with children. She explains that she will help them to take turns and understand how their behaviour effects others. She describes how she will support children

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to have space and time to calm down. She understands her role to be a positive role model to children in her behaviour too. n The childminder understands the importance of forging strong partnerships with parents from the start. She details the information she will give to parents and the information she will gain from them so the child is at the forefront of the care and learning she plans for them. n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude in keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She welcomes the support from her local authority adviser and keeps up to date with mandatory training. n The childminder is confident in her role in child protection and understands how to keep children safe. She has clear understanding of the correct procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the steps to take to ensure the suitability of those visiting her home to ensure that children are safeguarded. She demonstrates the

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importance of informing Ofsted of any relevant changes, including if she wishes to employ an assistant or work with another childminder.

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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 2694765 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10377099 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Woodford Green, in the London Borough of Redbridge. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her intentions to deliver a varied curriculum for children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she keeps updated about her role and responsibilities, including her understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at a sample of key documentation.

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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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