Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2015 22 April 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 builds secure attachments with children, which supports their emotional well-being. As a result, children are happy in her care. They are curious about their environment and choose confidently from the good variety of resources.  The childminder makes accurate observations of children and uses these to plan interesting and challenging activities. Tracking information clearly shows children's good progress over time.  The childminder provides a varied range of resources in the garden. This supports those children who prefer to do their learning outside and promotes children's good health.  The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage effectively. She provides a safe environment and has a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use words that describe textures and the appearance of objects and materials to enhance children's awareness that the items they use have similarities and differences and to help them learn to give accurate descriptions.  The childminder has not yet used her good self-evaluation process fully to target specific professional development activities that will further enhance her good teaching 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

 increase the use of descriptive words to help children learn to accurately and specifically describe textures and the appearance of objects  build on existing good practice by focusing professional development activities on those that fully match the aspects identified for further improvement through the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children as they chose activities in the childminder's home and in the garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times of the day and chatted to children.  The inspector sampled documentation including children's development records, qualification certificates and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of parents' views by reading their written feedback in letters and completed questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their learning with the childminder. She uses her precise observations and knowledge of children's development to plan for their progress in all areas of learning. The childminder provides resources to help children as they develop the physical skills necessary to hold their pencils correctly when drawing and when older children are beginning to write their names. Children enjoy planned threading activities and making dough shapes with cutters. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to develop children's communication skills and their emerging mathematical awareness. During shared story times, children excitedly point to pictures and describe their own experiences. The childminder gives children plenty of time to answer questions to which they can respond in different ways. This approach successfully encourages children to think about the answers they give. During play, the childminder skilfully introduces size and number

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who attend. This is good

language and children spontaneously count as they play. These activities prepare children well for the next stage of their learning.

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good

Children learn about keeping safe in the childminder's home. They practise emergency evacuation procedures so that they know how to act in an emergency. Children choose outside play activities for large parts of the day. This play in fresh air supports their healthy lifestyles as they choose from the stimulating range of resources. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages sharing and taking turns during play. She regularly visits a local playgroup so that children learn to play in larger groups and experience group snack times to prepare them for the move to other settings. Daily routines encourage children's independence and self-care skills as they wash and dry their hands. Children feel valued as the childminder uses the knowledge and understanding gained from training to celebrate children's different languages and backgrounds.

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provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children. She has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection to increase the security of her home. The childminder works closely with parents from the beginning of their children's time with her. She gathers information about children's achievements from parents and, with her own observations, assesses their development at this stage. The childminder has introduced daily diaries which provide parents with ideas for children's learning at home. Parents provide regular feedback about the childminder's provision to show that they are happy with the care and learning she provides. The childminder works with the advisor from the local authority and makes changes to her records and policies which she shares with parents. These measures ensure that parents have up-to-date information.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224331 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 837055 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Stepney, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates all year round except for bank and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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