Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2016 9 March 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a clear understanding of how to recognise the possible signs a child may be at risk of harm. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. She understands the reporting procedures and has contact details for making referrals.  The childminder does not know how to provide appropriate experiences to support children to make good progress. In addition, she does not understand how to effectively observe and assess children's achievements to enable them to move on to the next stage of their development.  The childminder does not bring about continuous improvements, although she has met a previous recommendation to make sure records are readily available for inspection.  The childminder assesses the environment regularly and removes or minimises hazards to children. She welcomes the support provided by the local authority, and recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to help meet children's needs.

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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

 extend current understanding of safeguarding procedures to include an in-depth knowledge of the indicators that would cause concern, in order to identify when a child may be at risk 01/04/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to provide children with a suitable educational programme, including an appropriate range of play materials, so that they make effective progress in all seven areas of learning 01/04/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge of how to use systematic observations and assessments in order to effectively identify children's next steps in learning. 01/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of requirements.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation that the childminder uses when minding for maintaining children's records.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she has met the previous recommendation, and how she addresses self-evaluation to develop her service further.  The inspector looked at areas of the home used for minding purposes, and a sample of play materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103700 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1026760 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 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Blackwall, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She is available to care for children throughout the week, all day. On the day of 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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