Ahmed, Shaheda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 15 November 2011

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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 provides a welcoming and vibrant learning environment for children to learn and play. She uses toys and resources effectively to promote all areas of learning.  The childminder successfully incorporates children's needs and interests into her planning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning and they work together to support children's progress.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder makes effective observations of children's learning to plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder is committed to continuous development. She evaluates her setting and has an accurate view on the areas that are strong and those which are to be developed further. She monitors the work of her assistant effectively.  Children settle quickly. The childminder promotes their personal development and well-

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This provision is good

being effectively. Children are happy and enjoy playing and learning with their friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always challenge children to fully extend their ideas and develop their thinking skills.  The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to promote children's independence skills.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to extend and develop children's thinking skills, particularly for those who are most able  maximise all opportunities for children to develop their independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and learning, and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home that are used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps her home free from hazards and teaches children how to keep themselves safe, including when out on visits. The childminder works well with parents and other settings children attend. She uses feedback to contribute to her self-evaluation effectively. The childminder has shown a commitment to developing her skills and knowledge. For example, she attends training regularly and has completed a childcare qualification to level 5. The childminder ensures her assistant is well trained and able to meet children's learning and development needs. For example, she provides feedback to the assistant and they attend training together.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has maintained a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses this well to ensure the quality of teaching and learning is consistently good. She understands how children learn and develop and uses accurate observations of their learning well. Children enjoy a range of activities that are planned thoughtfully and based on their individual needs and interests. The childminder develops children's creative and imagination skills effectively. For example, children wear hard hats as they create a large tower from blocks and are fully engaged in pretend play as they take care of the dolly who is unwell, gently finding her things to cheer her up. Language and communication are taught effectively. For example, the childminder talks to the children about their ideas and helps those who are new to speaking English to learn new words effectively. Children develop good early literacy skills. For instance, they enjoy writing at

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

the table and choosing their favourite stories to share with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong and close bonds with children. She gets to know them well and ensures their care needs are met effectively. Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, including exercise. For example, each day they enjoy nutritious fruit snacks and take part in physical activities in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children to value and respect others effectively. For example, children quickly help and look after each other. They also know how to share and wait for their turn. The childminder teaches children about the world around them effectively. She helps them to develop the social skills needed for the move to nursery well. For example, children enjoy visits to playgroups for activities such as messy play, where they meet new friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They leave the childminder's setting with the skills they need to prepare them well for the move to nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286723 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 837523 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Cambridge Heath in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates her service on weekdays, throughout the year, between 8am and 6pm. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to work with an assistant.

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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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