Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 September 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. As a result, she effectively meets all statutory requirements.  The childminder works closely with parents and encourages regular communication; she shares up-to-date information and actively encourages parents' involvement in their children's learning and development.  The childminder promotes children's awareness of the diversity and the wider society through her daily practices. As a result, children display positive behaviour and respect towards one another.  The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to manage small tasks independently, such as learning to tidy up and to take care of their toys. This helps children to develop their confidence and learn to make decisions on their own.  The childminder interacts well with the children and provides opportunity to develop their communication and language development further.

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This provision is good

 Children play in a warm, friendly and secure environment. They settle well and develop strong attachments with the childminder.  Children progress well in all areas of learning and development; in particular, they develop effective social skills as they play and learn to share resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to develop children's early mathematical development, particularly during daily planned activities, to increase their knowledge and skills further.

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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

 use all opportunities throughout the daily routine to extend children's understanding of mathematics, to strengthen their skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector undertook a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching and sampled children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of her role to protect children within her care. She is aware of the signs that may raise cause for concern and the procedures to follow for reporting these. The childminder gathers relevant information from parents when children first start to help identify their children's individual needs, routines and care preferences. She provides parents with opportunities to view their children's learning records. Written feedback from parents is positive, and parents' comment that their children are happy and are progressing well. The childminder works closely with her local childminding coordinator to improve her practice. She actively seeks support and attends regular training, such as updating her professional knowledge of recent changes to the statutory framework, in order to improve her teaching practice. The childminder effectively reflects on the quality

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

of her provision. She identifies areas of strength and development to help drive continuous improvements that benefit all children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's learning and development. Hence, due to the childminder's close monitoring of their progress, any gaps in children's learning are rapidly closing. She provides a flexible routine that meets children's individual needs and interests. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, she repeats words back to them, using accurate pronunciation and extending their vocabulary. This helps children to learn to express themselves and speak confidently. The childminder ensures children have access to outdoor play. She plans daily visits to the local park and playgroup, where the children benefit from a range of physical activities. The childminder encourages children to develop their creative and imaginative skills through play. For example, children use their senses and imagination while exploring the home corner and water play. The children enjoy using technology for

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

learning. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to practise their mark-making and early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder implements effective health and safety procedures. As a result, children play in a clean, safe and secure environment. They settle quickly as they form close relationships with the childminder and one another. The childminder plans visits to the local playgroup; this enables children to play with others and develop an awareness of the diverse community in which they live. Hence, children learn to respect and play with others from a young age. Children develop good health, particularly as the childminder provides healthy food options. She ensures they have plenty of opportunity to have regular exercise and develop their physical skills during outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are effectively learning the necessary skills to help prepare them for the next stage of learning. For example, they are progressing well in their personal, social and emotional development. As a result, children show increased independence, confidence and self-awareness as they choose their own play and recognise their interests.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427799 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 883964 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 residential area of Canary Wharf, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates her service weekdays, all year round. 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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