Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 January 2016 6 July 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is unclear of who to contact should she have a concern about a child's welfare, or what to do if allegations are made against herself or a household member. She does not have a procedure to cover the use of mobile phones and cameras at her setting.  The childminder does not understand how to evaluate her practice effectively to identify areas for improvement.  The childminder knows the learning and development requirements, and the areas of learning. She understands the importance of assessing children's progress to be able to plan for their individual learning needs and to help them to be ready for school.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to involve them in children's learning and in helping her to meet their children's individual physical needs.  The childminder understands the need to promote children's well-being and good

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The provision does not meet requirements

health through providing daily outdoor play and providing healthy nutritious food.  The childminder knows how to carry out risk assessments to ensure that her premises are safe and secure for children's use.  The childminder knows the importance of including all children in activities. She knows the need to manage children's behaviour, whatever their ages or backgrounds.

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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 and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the safeguarding and child protection procedures to ensure policies are in line with the Local Safeguarding Board requirements, and reflect requirements regarding the use of mobile phones and cameras, and what to do if allegations are made. 15/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational progress for children through the resources and activities she plans to provide.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder intends to use when observing and assessing children's development and when they first come to the setting.  The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures that she intends to use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY373608 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 838133 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and works from 6am to 8pm on Mondays to Fridays, throughout 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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