Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2016 20 July 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 is knowledgeable about welfare requirements. Her implementation of policies and procedures effectively promotes children's health, safety and security.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the areas of learning. She promotes children's learning well and they make good progress.  The childminder encourages children's early literacy development. For example, children are learning to link letters to sounds and to write for different purposes.  Children gain an increasing understanding of the local and wider environment through regular trips. They begin to recognise places of interests on maps.  The childminder's partnership with parents is very good. She establishes secure links with the home and ensures parents are actively involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have a wide enough range of activities to practise and fully extend all of their physical 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

 increase opportunities to further extend children's physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed the premises and resources with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including training certificates, assessment records, policies and the record of the risk assessment.  The inspector took account of parents' written views about the childminder's service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes children's safety very well and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder is efficient and maintains accurate records for the safe management of the children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends regular training, which enables her to fully support children's care and learning. She has met the action and recommendation from the last inspection to improve the safety for children. The childminder continually evaluates her practice to improve further. Parents' written comments indicate that they are very happy with the care and learning experiences the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder involves parents in their children's development and learning from the start. She gathers relevant information to help support children in their learning. The childminder adapts her approach to suit the different needs of the children. Her ongoing assessments and planning reflect children's individual needs and ensure effective learning. Children are actively involved in their learning as they select resources and make choices about their play. Children's communication and language skills are developing well. Older children speak confidently and express their ideas well. Children enjoy and learn from a wide range of activities that allow them to investigate resources within the environment. Children learn about shapes and compare and use appropriate mathematical language in practical, worthwhile activities. Children take part in a range of activities that help them develop a positive attitude towards diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle immediately and show they are happy on arrival. Children relate very well to the childminder and to each other. They confidently approach the childminder for support and indicate good, trusting relationships. Children's behaviour is good. For example, they learn to share, be kind and help to tidy up. Children improve their physical skills and learn the importance of how to stay safe through the childminder's discussions and gentle reminders. The childminder's effective daily routines and explanation help children learn the importance of good personal hygiene. Children develop a good understanding of the importance of making healthy choices. For example, the childminder encourages children to share their views on their favourite fruits. In addition, children enjoy regular shopping trips to choose and buy fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage in their development and for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119698 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 846161 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Bethnal Green area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates all year round.

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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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