Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 31 January 2011

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet all the safeguarding and welfare requirements because she has limited knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures for making referrals. This is also a breach to the requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not meet all the learning and development requirements because she has insufficient understanding of the different areas of learning and how to provide play experiences to support children in all areas of their development.  The childminder's home is safe and secure. She understands how to help keep children safe from potential hazards indoors and on outings.  The childminder knows to keep and maintain records relating to her childminding activities.  The childminder knows how to implement good hygiene practices to minimise the spread of infection. She understands the importance of providing children with nutritious food and drink for their dietary needs.

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder's toys and equipment are well maintained and appropriate for early years age children.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing good working relationships with parents to help provide consistent care between her setting and the children's home.  The childminder has addressed the action and recommendation set at her last inspection. She attends some training courses and tries to evaluate her practice to identify where she can improve. However, she lacks a secure knowledge of some aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 knowledge and understanding of child protection issues in order to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of abuse and neglect  improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements in order to provide children with a wide range of activities across all areas of learning that offers them challenge and enjoyable experiences.

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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 had discussions with the childminder about her role and procedures.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the childminder's toys and equipment for children.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including the childminder's qualification and training certificates, policies, children's information records and observation and assessment records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251482 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 847064 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Stepney in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll.

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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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