Martin, Bernhard Roy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2015 21 September 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 works effectively with his co-minder to help ensure the children's health and safety is well promoted.  The childminder organises his home and play resources efficiently, enabling children to make choices about their play, enjoy their learning and make good progress.  The childminder provides children with musical experiences by showing them how to play a guitar, enabling children to develop their interest in listening and responding to musical sounds.  Children behave well because the childminder sets consistent boundaries and helps them to learn important social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities during activities and daily routines to develop children's awareness of size and simple weights.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to contribute regularly to their children's assessments in order to continuously enhance children's learning both within the setting and at home.

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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

 promote children's mathematical awareness further, for example, by making greater use of mathematical language in activities and everyday experiences  encourage parents to contribute to their children's ongoing assessments to enhance children's abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about the care and education he provides for children.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector sampled some documents, including children's registration forms, the attendance register, assessment reports and activity plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses the information obtained from his observations and knowledge of the children to engage and maintain their interests in play and activities. The childminder promotes children's language development through repeating and expanding on what children say. He also provides books and other resources to encourage children's curiosity and talking. Children's understanding of the world is good. For example, the childminder takes children out to the local community so that they can learn about places and the jobs people do. In addition, he helps children to become aware of the weather and to observe the movement of the propellers on the mini windmill when the wind blows. The childminder encourages children to be as independent as possible. This helps them to acquire the skills they need for when they move to school. In the main, the childminder supports children's mathematical understanding through a range of suitable activities.

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good

Children settle well and gain confidence quickly due to the childminder's caring approach and the consistent daily routines. Children respond to requests to help with tidying up, enabling them to take responsibility for looking after the environment. The childminder now has effective procedures in place to prevent the spread of germs or cross infection to children. In addition, children adopt good personal hygiene procedures. For example, they are familiar with washing their hands before meals and at other routine times. The childminder offers children nutritious meals and snacks that help them to develop healthy eating habits. He provides children with good support to further develop their physical skills and build their confidence to take risks so that they gain challenging experiences.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. As a result, he knows how to identify possible concerns and how to proceed if a child is at risk of harm. Children enjoy their play in a safe environment because the childminder is vigilant and uses risk assessments to reduce potential hazards. He works together with another childminder and together they organise the day to allow children time for quiet and active play. This helps to meet children's learning and development needs. The childminder has addressed the recommendation set at the last inspection. This had led to improvements in promoting children's good health. The childminder welcomes advice from early years advisors and attends regular training courses to keep up to date with childcare practices. This benefits the children. The childminder fosters good working relationships with parents and respects their wishes in regards to their child's routines and care. This help to ensure

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provision is good

that he fully meets children's individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387665 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 830076 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 21 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. He lives in Poplar in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder works with his wife, a registered childminder. He operates all year round.

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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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