Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 30 November 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 has a good understanding of children's individual needs, preferences and personalities. Children are happy and settle in quickly. Relationships between the childminder and the children are sensitive and responsive.  The childminder builds children's communication and language skills well. For example, she introduces new words in children's play, and repeats words to extend and broaden their vocabulary.  The childminder observes, assesses and monitors children's progress successfully. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder regularly seeks feedback from parents to help her improve her practice. She keeps parents well informed of daily activities and care needs, and communicates well with other early years settings to provide continuity in children's learning and development.  The childminder's evaluations are effective. She reflects upon her practice well to

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This provision is good

identify ways to achieve even better outcomes for children and improve her provision further.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not seize opportunities for children to take a full lead in their own learning and make choices for themselves.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to give children clear messages about why it is important to have a healthy diet.

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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 for children to lead their own learning and make their own choices  develop further support for children to understand the benefits of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on the children's learning.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background and suitability checks, and training certificates.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's individual learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector looked at a range of the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder knows the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow to keep them safe from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's knowledge of the legal requirements is good. She has a secure understanding of her responsibilities, and implements a range of clear procedures and policies that she shares effectively with parents. The childminder seeks professional development opportunities to drive improvement, and to update her knowledge and teaching practice. For example, she researches current issues on the internet and subscribes to an online forum to gain fresh ideas from other childcarers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents when children start. She regularly observes children in their play and completes frequent assessments to monitor their achievements. Additionally, she carefully makes regular checks to identify and swiftly help children who may need extra support. The childminder consistently encourages and praises children's achievements, such as when they learn to match the letters of their name during a car matching activity, which the childminder has created. Children develop good social skills, and learn to value and respect each other. For example, older children support the younger children to build a tower of wooden bricks. The childminder actively supports children's understanding of how we are all different. For example, she provides a wide range of resources and experiences to help children to gain an understanding of other people, families and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children useful skills, such as to develop good personal hygiene routines and to keep themselves safe. For example, she encourages them to wash their hands at meal times and after playing with the sand. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a good example and treats children with respect. Children share toys and resources. They are polite and friendly, and they are learning to take turns. Children have daily access to fresh air and exercise, such as when playing in the outdoor area and visiting local places of interest. The childminder provides healthy food choices, for example, she works in partnership with planning the menu. The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment that keeps children interested in a range of activities that enthuses and engages them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good early literacy and mathematical skills in readiness for their future learning. They are happy, confident and eager to learn. Children play well together. For example, they laugh, sing and dance to their favourite nursery rhymes and songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445138 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1059272 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Poplar, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder provides care from 6am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in early years at level 3.

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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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