Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder gives good attention to children's interests when supporting their learning.  Good support through practical routines helps children's language and communication skills.  Children take part in a varied range of outdoor activities including attending community groups that support their physical, social and emotional well-being.  Children take part in a good range of adult-led and child initiated activities to support their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Photographs and familiar everyday objects are under-utilised to support children's learning.  There are limited opportunities for children to talk about how and why with regard to their daily hygiene routines.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled documents including children's development records, polices and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had ongoing discussion with the childminder regarding her practice throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the resources on offer and how they are organised to support children's learning.  The inspector read questionnaires given to parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012.She lives with her husband, adult son and one primary school aged child, in a residential area of Poplar in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and an enclosed garden is available for outside play. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group and one child over five years of age.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder attends local community groups. She drives and walks to local schools to take and collect children. The family has a dog.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide opportunities for children to use books with photos of family members, significant people in their lives and familiar objects

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop further procedures to promote health awareness by talking to children about aspects of hygiene relating to hand washing

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who attend

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning because the childminder provides challenging experiences that are developmentally appropriate and challenging. Children's communication and language is developing well because the childminder consistently asks open ended questions and listens to the children's responses. Children are beginning to recall songs from memory. They happily sing along to well known nursery rhymes playing in the background, for example. Children are able to follow simple instructions well, as they 'make' the childminder a cup of tea whilst playing with the role play kitchen. They are beginning to say two and three word sentences. Children also repeat what the childminder says, introducing new words to their vocabulary. The childminder spends time reading to children and they regularly visit the local library. However, children have limited access to books with photos of members of the family,

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who attend

significant people in their lives and familiar everyday objects to engage them further.

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who attend

The childminder gathers detailed information about what children can do and their routines, enabling her to promote continuity of care. Through regular observational assessments, she successfully tracks children's progress in all seven areas of learning. Children's shared developmental records mean that parents can contribute to the next steps in children's learning. The childminder fosters parental contribution to children's learning and development by providing details of activities that they can undertake at home. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with role play resources, enabling them to act out real life situations. For example, they imitate the childminder using a broom and put the baby to bed. Whilst taking part in craft activities and playing with modelling dough children use a range of one-handed tools. They are beginning to use glue spreaders, rolling pins and dough cutters with increasing control. Children enjoy mimicking the

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who attend

childminder by rolling the dough round and round using their whole hand.

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who attend

The childminder plans a varied range of art and craft activities using an assortment of materials to develop children's imaginative and creative skills, for example painting and sticking. Subsequently, children benefit from the tactile experiences as they observe the cotton wool and shiny stars that stick to their hands. Children attempt to make a sound when blowing through the mouth organ. They have access to a varied range of musical instruments to promote their creative skills. While visiting local community groups and parks, children benefit from playing on large fixed equipment and on ride-on toys. Children also go out on regular swimming trips which effectively promote their well-being and skills using a range of movements.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are secure and confident in their surroundings because they have developed strong bonds with the childminder. Whilst being held, they gently remove the childminder's hair away from her face and then give her a cuddle. Although children do not attend any other settings, the childminder demonstrates an awareness of the importance of making links with school staff to extend and support children's learning. In addition, she has systems in place to help children in their transition to school. Children play freely and comfortably in an environment that has good safety measures in place and they are well supervised by the childminder. Children learn the importance of emergency evacuation through practising regular fire drills. The childminder talks to children about road safety, for example, by encouraging them to hold hands and look for oncoming cars. This supports their well being when outside and on trips.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are cared for in a welcoming, clean and well maintained environment. Children's independence skills increase through involvement in practical routines. They are encouraged to make choices about what they would like to drink and eat. They are also encouraged to dress and undress themselves. The childminder follows good hygiene practices and children wash and dry their hands with some assistance. There are good visual displays in the toilet to remind children to wash their hands and flush the toilet. Additionally, the childminder ensures hand washing is fun by singing the washing hands song. However, the childminder has not begun to talk to children about why they should do so. Children's parents provide their meals. However, from a young age children learn the importance of healthy eating because the childminder provides healthy snacks, such as rice cakes, carrot sticks and a range of fruits.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder has a good understanding of using appropriate methods to manage children's behaviour according to the age and stage of development. This helps children to develop a good understanding of right from wrong. Whilst taking part in craft activities the childminder praises children, which helps them feel good about themselves. Additionally, children talk about what they are doing as they independently put the dough in the tube and push it down. They smile and jump up and down on the spot in response to the childminder's acknowledgement. Children willingly help the childminder put the toys away in the correct place, for example and replace the toy box lid when finished.

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provision

Children's safety is prioritised and the childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures. She has a visitors' book in place enabling her to maintain a record of adults visiting the home and further promote children's welfare. Children are also cared for in a safe environment because the childminder undertakes regular risk assessments of the home. Required documentation, polices and procedures are in place, well maintained and readily available for inspection.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This helps her to support children's learning and development. She works closely with parents to promote continuity of care in children's care, learning and development. Parents contribute to children's developmental records and the childminder meets with them on a regular basis to share information about children's progress. The childminder also works consistently well with parents in order to manage children's behaviour.

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provision

The childminder has a range of processes in place for reflective practice, such the use of her self evaluation form and parental questionnaires. She uses these systems to good effect in identifying strengths and areas for development. This demonstrates a commitment to developing her childminding service. Since registration the childminder has completed a number of courses including a first aid and a childminding course. She is committed to attending further relevant courses, including language based training, which promote good outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445138 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 799562 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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