Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding matters and knows what action she should take if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder supports children to take some responsibility for their own safety, such as having discussions with children about how to cross the road safely while on outings. n The childminder has a limited knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She does not know about the educational programmes and how they help guide activities for children. This impacts on the childminder's ability to successfully plan for children's learning and development. n The childminder lacks understanding of how to assess children's progress to support their future development and to plan for their next steps. She has a poor knowledge of the required progress check at age two. n The childminder explains how she supports children's behaviour in a positive

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way. She describes how she manages children's behaviour with patience and teaches them to share and take turns. The childminder confirms that she re- enforces messages, such as 'sharing is caring', to support children to understand expectations. n The childminder describes how she supports children's health. She offers parents guidance about nutritious foods and provides healthy fruit snacks. The childminder ensures children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills by playing outdoors and visiting parks, where they can develop coordination and strength. n The childminder has a good awareness of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. The childminder explains how she will offer a gradual settling-in process to support children to settle and develop their emotional security. n The childminder recognises that she had not previously maintained all of the

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required documentation, however, she has since reviewed her record-keeping arrangements and made improvements to support children's safety and welfare.

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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

improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan and provide an appropriate curriculum to support children's learning and development 31/10/2025

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Due date

improve knowledge of the use of assessment to support children's progress, including the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. 31/10/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346447 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10415339 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 21 August 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Walthamstow, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder offers care all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her home and discussed how she would organise the early years provision for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the learning and development requirements and how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children. n The inspector sampled a range of key documentation on request.

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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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