Childminder in Redbridge

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes her commitment to providing children with a high quality and home-from-home welcoming environment where they can feel safe and secure. She demonstrates her knowledge of how children learn. The childminder explains how she will obtain important information from parents and carers about their children to help them to settle. n The childminder describes how she will observe and assess children's learning to plan a curriculum that reflects their individual needs and helps them to make progress. She understands the importance of providing interesting activities to help children to achieve well in all areas of learning. n The childminder discusses how she will support children's language and communication. For example, she explains she will talk to children regularly throughout the day. The childminder describes how she will extend children's knowledge of the wider community. For example, she will provide visits to the

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local parks, forest, playgroups, library and activities with other children to support their social skills and build self-confidence. n The childminder shows a secure understanding of how she will support children to develop an active and healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she will take children to visit the local shops to buy fruit and vegetables, to encourage a healthy diet. The childminder explains how she will provide daily opportunities for children to take part in outdoor activities to support their physical development. n The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language. She describes how she will provide an inclusive service, where all cultures and beliefs are valued. n The childminder recognises the value of keeping her professional development up to date with relevant training and has recently completed extensive training. She describes how she will evaluate her provision to improve outcomes for

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children. n Children's safety is a priority for the childminder. She has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows how to report concerns about a child's well- being. She explains that she will use regular risk assessments and emergency evacuation drills to help ensure that children are safe in her care. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how she intends to promote children's positive behaviour. She discusses how she will support children to learn how to treat and respect each other, such as sharing equipment and being polite. n The childminder describes the importance of working in partnership with parents and explains that she will share information with them regularly. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and with other agencies, should children need extra support.

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This provision meets requirements

16 January 2025 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 EY360780 Local authority Redbridge Inspection number 10364073 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 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wanstead, in the London Borough of Redbridge. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and childminder discussed the learning and welfare requirements and how she will keep children safe.

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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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16 January 2025 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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