Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are extremely happy and settled in this exceptionally warm and welcoming childminding setting. They develop secure emotional attachments with the childminder and have strong friendships with each other.  The childminder provides a challenging environment with resources and activities that promote children's current interests. Therefore, children engage well in their learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child. She shares a comprehensive child protection policy with parents so they have a clear understanding of her responsibilities.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents to meet their children's needs, and parents say they are very happy with the exceptional quality of care their children receive.  The childminder is highly committed to her professional development. She completes

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This provision is good

relevant training courses and workshops to support her to deliver the highest quality and learning for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder invites parents to share information about their children's learning at home. However, she has not fully established this aspect of practice to consistently extend children's learning.

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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

 involve parents more in sharing information about children's learning at home, to fully promote consistency in children's ongoing learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main playroom and outdoor play areas.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at activity planning, records of children's learning and a selection of policies and records, including the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and looked at the childminder's qualification certificates.  The inspector took account of written references from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes children to assess their development and plan activities that interest and help them make good progress in all areas of learning. Each child has a progress record that provides valuable information about their achievements and is for parents and children to enjoy. The childminder actively supports children's decisions about their play and readily adapts activities to meet their individual needs. When playing with sand, children describe how it feels and the childminder promotes their speech and language development effectively. She talks to children about the texture and encourages them to find other resources to add to, and extend, their play. Children enjoy playing outside as they paint pictures at the easel and ride bikes to promote their physical development. They learn about their local community through regular outings. Children are becoming confident and active learners. The range of activities provided, and the

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who attend. This is good

careful guidance and interaction from the childminder, enable children to be ready for their next stage of learning, at nursery or school.

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally well settled and show that they feel safe and emotionally secure. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of everything that the childminder does with the children. She is highly effective in ensuring that all children are able to participate in activities, at their own level, and are fully included in all activities and routines of the day. The childminder is an excellent role model for children's behaviour. She has realistic expectations, and her kind and sensitive interaction enables children to behave extremely well. The thoughtfully planned playroom and outdoor areas create an enabling environment for all children, to promote their independence and to engage them in purposeful play. Children are provided with healthy, balanced home-cooked meals. They are fully encouraged to be healthy and active during outdoor play. This means children develop an excellent enthusiasm for healthy eating and physical activity from an early age.

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provision is good

The childminder understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides a challenging learning environment with a broad range of resources available for children to choose from. These include resources that provide positive images of diversity to help children to recognise and respect difference. The childminder completes effective risk assessments on her home, and for any outings, to help children to be safe at all times. A fire drill is practised with children so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder successfully evaluates her provision. She is very motivated, sets herself challenging targets for improvement, and includes contributions from parents and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420981 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 993184 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Shadwell area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works each weekday throughout most of the year.

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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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