Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 24 February 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 takes time to get to know children. As a result, she forms secure relationships that result in children securely developing their personal, social and emotional skills.  The childminder has effective systems in place to reflect on her practice. She identifies her strengths and key weaknesses, and uses these to plan for improvement. For example, she highlighted the need to update her training on a regular basis to keep abreast with changes.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This helps her plan interesting activities that help promote all areas of learning for children.  The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning. She uses this information to plan effectively, to help children develop in the next stage of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide different resources to expand and build on children's interests, as they explore and investigate.  Although the childminder provides stimulating activities, she does not always extend children's learning about the natural world.

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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

 provide a broader range of resources for children to explore and investigate further to support their interests  improve children's knowledge and understanding about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection about her practice, including how she observes, assesses and plans for children's learning.  The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities in the home.  The inspector sampled the documents that the childminder uses to support her practices, including relevant policies, consent forms, daily attendance registers and children's development records.  The inspector took into account parents' views by sampling written documents made available during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's home is inviting and welcoming for children. She has a wide range of resources that are easily accessible for children to choose from. The childminder plans local trips for children to mix with other children and adults. This effectively gives them the opportunity to develop their social skills in preparation for school. She regularly assesses children's learning to ensure they make good progress in all areas. The childminder engages well with children to support their communication and language skills. The quality of teaching is good as she adapts activities to include children of different ages. For example, as younger children practise their early writing skills, the older children have more focus as they begin to form recognisable letters.

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good

Children are happy and confident. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents about children's individual needs and starting points, to help her plan effectively. Children make good progress in their personal and emotional development. They behave well and show good self-control during activities as they remain focused and are willing to have a go. Children are confident to ask for help when needed and learn to become increasingly independent. For example, children asked for help as they filled up the watering can to water the garden. The childminder effectively promotes children's physical well-being. She provides healthy snacks and reminds children of the need to drink more water in hot weather.

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provision is good

The childminder completes daily risk assessments to ensure children are able to play safely. She has a good knowledge of safeguarding, including any child protection signs that would give her cause for concern. The childminder provides daily feedback to parents, shares children's assessments and invites their comments on their children's progress. The childminder maintains positive relationships with parents. She offers support and suggestions to help children progress, for example, with toilet training. The childminder has good links with local schools and regularly shares information that helps children have a smooth move to school. The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119718 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 840278 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 24 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Bow in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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