Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 16 May 2012

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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 effectively reflects and evaluates the provision. Since the last inspection, she has taken steps to address the previous recommendation. For example, children now have more opportunities to enjoy outdoor play, and they develop their physical skills well when outside.  The childminder forms close relationships with children and their families. She understands the benefit to children of sharing regular information with their parents about their care, learning and development.  Children behave well; for example, they learn to take care of their toys.  The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating resources for the children to explore, which aids their learning and development effectively. She interacts well with the children during their play to extend their learning and to help them to make good progress from their starting points on entry.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use her observations of children's play promptly to plan activities that reflect their new understanding and skills so that they progress at a faster space.  The childminder misses opportunities to promote children's personal, social and emotional development fully, particularly their self-confidence and ability to take turns, when they are at a stage to learn to do so.

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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

 take every opportunity to strengthen young children's personal, social and emotional development  make full use of observations to plan activities that extend children's learning.

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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 about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and puts in place robust policies and procedures, which promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder has good ways to track and check children's development. She form close relationships with parents and encourages involvement in their children's learning at home. For example, she shares information quickly and easily, which helps to promote a consistent approach between home and the setting. The childminder uses her self-evaluation processes well to reflect on her practice, and to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She effectively gains support from the local authority to improve the quality of her provision. For example, she has developed how she assesses and monitors children's progression.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers many stimulating resources to help children's progress with their learning and development. She provides a good routine that meets individual children's needs and supports their independence. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For example, she encourages children to repeat words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder teaches children early mathematical skills well and effectively promotes their literacy skills. The childminder is a good role model to children, such as when showing them to take care of the toys and resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming and safe environment. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their personal skills. For example, children make their own choices about their play and they learn to feed themselves. Children learn about the similarities and differences of others within their local community. They learn to listen and to show respect for others. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she provides opportunity for children to sleep and rest comfortably between play activities. She encourages the children to eat healthily and to practise good hygiene, such as during hand washing. In addition, she teaches the children how to keep themselves safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills to prepare them for their next stage of learning. For example, children gain good listening skills. They understand that they respond to questions and instructions. Children enjoy listening to stories, practise their early writing skills and learn to count.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272713 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 837338 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Mile End, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates on weekdays, throughout most of 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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