Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 20 January 2011

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has limited knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. She does not fully understand, or implement, her safeguarding policy, which also links to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not know how to use her observation notes to assess children's progress and identify their next steps in learning. Therefore, she does not do enough to challenge and extend children's learning and development.  The childminder does not provide many resources or experiences for children to use to express themselves in different ways. Therefore, she does not fully encourage children to develop their creative abilities and imaginations.  The childminder does not consistently enable children to use larger toys and resources, to fully extend their physical skills.  The childminder does not fully promote opportunities for children to explore natural

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This provision is inadequate

materials and resources, to develop their understanding of the world further.  The childminder is not yet evaluating her provision well enough to improve the quality of learning for children. In addition, she has not fully addressed all of the recommendations set at the last inspection.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is caring and warm towards the children, which promotes their self- esteem.  Children have regular opportunities to visit toddler groups where they learn to develop friendships with other children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and an the Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures to implement them for the protection of children  improve the programme for expressive arts and design, by providing children with more resources and experiences, to develop their creative skills and imaginations  develop the methods used for undertaking observations and assessments, in order to understand children's achievements and know what to plan next, to challenge and extend children's abilities .

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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

 create more opportunities for children to investigate a range of natural materials and interesting objects, to encourage them to learn through using their senses as they explore the world around them  offer children a range of wheeled toys, so that they can explore different ways of moving to extend their physical skills  evaluate the effectiveness of the provision, by identifying and acting on strengths and areas for development, in order to improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement a written statement of the safeguarding procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  implement a written statement of the safeguarding procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the care she offers to children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at the children's records, assessments and planning documentation and the register of attendance.  The inspector read the parents' feedback forms and took account of their views.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not fully promote children's learning and development. She regularly records her observations of the children during play. However, she does not use the information to fully assess their progress to plan challenging activities that extend children's learning. As a result, she does not promote children's progress well. The childminder writes up an activity plan at the beginning of the week and takes children out on trips to local play facilities. She sings nursery rhymes and songs with children, but does not provide support to develop children's skills across all areas of the curriculum. For example, the childminder has a basic range of art and craft materials, malleable materials and role-play equipment. However, she does not make these resources readily available, so children have fewer opportunities to experiment with colour, make marks and use their imaginations. Children do not have many opportunities to explore different textures and

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who attend. This requires improvement

interesting objects, to develop their understanding of the world around them. The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary as she repeats words and sentences. She also gives children simple instructions, and they show that they understand by responding to her requests. Therefore, she helps them to gain some of the skills they need for their future learning.

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inadequate

The childminder's weak knowledge of child protection issues means that she does not fully promote children's welfare. Children generally feel secure as the childminder helps them to recognise when there is a change to their daily routine, and she comforts them when they are upset. The childminder regularly takes children to toddler groups where they make new friends and develop social skills in readiness for school. The childminder promotes children's health appropriately. The childminder obtains information from parents about their children's dietary requirements to ensure she meets their individual needs. The childminder takes children out on a daily basis, so that they enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. However, children do not have many opportunities to play with larger resources, such as wheeled toys, to fully develop their physical skills.

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provision is inadequate

The childminder does not safeguard children well enough. She uses her safeguarding policy as a guide to making referrals about any concerns that she may have about a child. However, the childminder lacks understanding of the signs that may cause her concern meaning that she is unable to act promptly if a child is in danger. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to keep her home safe. She attends some training sessions, such as first aid so that she can take appropriate action if children have an injury. The childminder is working positively with parents to promote continuity of care for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362470 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 844224 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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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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