Childminder in Tower Hamlets

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Unique reference number EY371399 Inspection date 08/06/2009 Inspector Carolyn Mary Hasler

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and three children aged eight, seven and nine months in Bow an area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder uses the whole of the premises for childminding purposes. This is situated on the top floor of a four storeyed block of flats, accessed by stairs. There is a communal outdoor area for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is currently registered to care for two children under eight years, of these two may be on the Early Years Register. She is currently caring for two children on the Early Years Register but also cares for two children on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools, she also makes use of the local community facilities such as toddler groups, parks and libraries.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of her local childminding network.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The overall effectiveness of this setting is satisfactory. Children are happy and engaged while at the childminder's house, she is confident in her knowledge of each individual child and their likes and dislikes and provides them with an inclusive and welcoming service. The childminder shows a capacity to continue to improve her service through her positive attitude to personal development and future vision for her service.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop observational, assessment and planning skills, to challange what children already know and support their next steps towards the early learning goals  continue to develop close working relationships with parents for the identification of children's learning needs  continue to develop competency in the English language particularly around pronunciation to support children's language development in both their home language and in English  update knowledge and understanding of the complaints procedure This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The setting is sufficiently managed and organised. There is a range of policies and procedures in place which are shared with parents on initial contact and provides a basis for the care arrangement. The childminder has an impressive portfolio of childcare qualifications and certificates in place and works hard to maintain her knowledge and understanding of childcare issues through her local childminding network. This is the first inspection the childminder has experienced. She is beginning to self evaluate her service and has some understanding of her strengths and weaknesses.

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provision

There is sufficient understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and how this supports children's learning and development and evidence of planned purposeful play both free and adult led. However, few resources mean that they are not sufficiently challenged to try new things and observations give little information about their next steps. Whilst the childminder supports children's home language very well as she shares this with them; she is less successful in supporting their emerging English language skills and this is likely to impact on their foundation stage outcomes.

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provision

There are positive relationships built with parents who are encouraged to phone and who receive feedback information each evening about their child's day. The childminder ensures she has all the appropriate parental permissions she needs in order to plan and organise her time effectively. However, she has not sufficiently encouraged parents' views and suggestions in relation to children's learning and development needs to promote consistency of working in developing and extending children's interests.

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provision

There is satisfactory knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, the childminder ensures that all adults who have contact with children have been appropriately checked. The premises are secure and generally maintained in a safe condition. Procedures such as the safe collection of children and safeguarding help her to respond appropriately when necessary. She is able to recognise and respond to child protection concerns. Although there is a complaints procedure in place, the childminder is insecure of her knowledge of this and therefore is unable to support parents effectively.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children take part in a range of activities both inside and outside the home. They approach most tasks independently but when anxious and upset their dependency on the childminder is appropriate. Close physical contact such as cuddles, reassures and engages children encouraging them to play and become actively involved. Generally they are engaged and play well together because the childminder supports their developing interpersonal skills through activities which encourage them to share and take turns. Dressing up clothes, home corner equipment and dual language books and puzzles support children's own culture but equally supports their developing knowledge and understanding of others who This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are different to themselves.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Activities such as counting, recognising shapes and colours while playing with bricks and picture domino games supports children's problem solving, reasoning and numerical skills on a basic level. Through visits and outings to local community facilities such as the library, parks and groups, they are learning about the environment they live in. They hear a mixture of both their home language and English during their day, their home language skills are supported through songs and rhymes and the childminder is able to extend their play through introducing new words. However, they are less successful in developing communication, language and literacy in English because the childminder struggles to extend their play through language connected with everyday routines and activities.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. The childminder works with parents to meet their changing needs such as discussing toileting issues and meal menus. Meals and snacks are nutritious and drinks are offered throughout their day. They are learning to wash their hands as part of their daily routines. There are opportunities each day for them to use the communal play area close to the childminder's home. They walk to the park and to other local community activities where they have opportunities to climb and be adventurous. Activities such as action rhymes encourage children to move their bodies in different ways.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are learning about how to keep safe. They understand the boundaries set for them by the childminder and respond to her well, learning what is acceptable and what is not. They practise evacuating the setting regularly and are learning how to behave safely while walking along the street. Generally they play in a safe environment. However, some minor hazards are accessible to them. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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