Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2015 14 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of individual children's needs. She uses effective strategies to support children's development during planned activities and in their self-chosen play, and to monitor their progress.  The childminder encourages children to choose the toys they like to play with. This helps them to make choices and enjoy their play.  Children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others through activities and non-stereotypical resources. The childminder provides children with a positive outlook of the world.  The childminder sets boundaries and gives very clear explanations to children. This helps them to understand what is expected of them and promotes good behaviour.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and how to proceed if a child is at risk of harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to further develop children's growing independence; for example she does not always encourage them to dress and undress themselves.  The childminder does not provide sufficient opportunities for children to understand and use positional language, to further develop their mathematical ideas and skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance children's growing independence, for example by allowing them to dress and undress themselves  provide more opportunities for children to understand and use positional language, in order to extend their mathematical knowledge.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas used by the children and observed the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector sampled some documents, which included children's records, observation reports, the childminder's training certificates and parents' written feedback sheets.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder now uses her observations effectively to identify children's achievements. She also highlights where she needs to support the children and plans activities to help move them on to the next stage of their development. Consequently, children are progressing well. In the main, the childminder introduces a range of opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills. For example, they learn number names during play and in daily routines. The childminder gives good support to children to recognise simple shapes and where to fit pieces in a puzzle. However, she misses some opportunities to encourage children to use and demonstrate their understanding of positional language as they play. The childminder supports children to develop early literacy skills through sharing favourite books and encouraging them to join in through using words and sounds. This helps children to acquire the skills they need for their future

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good

The childminder gathers relevant information from parents about their child's development and daily routines. This helps to ensure children's individual needs are fully met. The childminder's warm and friendly approach enables children to feel emotionally secure. Children develop a sense of belonging as they see their paintings on display in the setting. Children play in a clean environment where they learn the importance of good hygiene. For example, they know to wash their hands at routine times. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to learn to dress or undress themselves, as part of developing their independence. Children enjoy healthy meals and know that fruit is good to eat. They take part in regular physical play, which all contributes to the promotion of their good health.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She maintains all required records to help ensure that children receive good care, and to aid the safe management of the provision. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments indoors and outdoors to keep children safe. She demonstrates a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement; for example she has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection and has updated her skills and knowledge by attending a variety of training events. For example, she now holds a valid paediatric first aid training certificate. This improves outcomes for children and supports their welfare. The childminder's partnership with parents is good because they work together and share information about children's well-being and progress. This helps to enhance children's care. The childminder is starting to make links with schools, to help provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY259697 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 814549 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives on the first floor of a block of housing in Millwall, in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder takes and collects children from Arnham Wharf Primary School.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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