Childminder EY440761

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 24 November 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 evaluates her practice. She is clear about the strengths of her provision and ways to improve further, for example, to explore other opportunities to strengthen children's physical skills.  The childminder implements her policies and procedures well to ensure a smooth day- to-day running of her service to benefit the children in her care.  The childminder develops strong relationships with parents to share information quickly and easily. For example, at the start of children's placement, she obtains useful information about children's home routines, interests and needs.  The childminder effectively observes, plans and assesses children's learning. She supports children well to extend their learning and help them make good progress.  Children consistently display positive behaviour and develop their personal skills. For example, they are kind and respectful to others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not help children recognise their own achievements to strengthen further their self-esteem.  The childminder does not access all available opportunities to enhance further her professional development, to progress her teaching practice.  The childminder misses opportunities to build further links with other providers that children attend, to extend children's learning experiences.

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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

 make better use of everyday opportunities to support and extend children's growing self-confidence and self-esteem  continue to make use of all opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard  develop further partnerships with other providers that children attend, to enrich children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder abouther daily teaching and care practices.  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, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.  The inspector took account of the children's views and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and knows how to protect children in her care. She is familiar with the procedures to report any concerns including allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder completes regular health and safety checks to ensure the environment is suitable for children. She monitors children's learning and development well and informs parents of their children's progress. Parents' written feedback highlights they are happy with the support and opportunities available to their children. The childminder welcomes evaluative feedback from parents and children to improve further children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and provides a wide range of opportunities to meet their needs and interests. For example, children enjoy role playing with small toy figures and pretend to take on different roles such as school teacher and bus driver. Children display an awareness of how to keep themselves safe in different situations. For example, during pretend play, children mention the need to wear a seatbelt on the bus. Children are excited about their play and the childminder ensures they have plenty of time to use the resources of interest to them. She makes effective use of children's play to support their learning such as their mathematical, communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and they are happy within her care. For example, they welcome the childminder's support and interaction during their play to extend their learning and develop new skills. Children develop their independence well. For example, they choose and lead their own play. They are aware of their own likes and dislikes, and often concentrate on their preferred activities for long periods. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to develop their social skills. For example, children listen well and learn to play and share with others. The childminder supports children to develop good health and physical skills. For example, she provides healthy meals and encourages children to wash their hands. She supports physical play, including swimming, so children gain access to regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and acquire the necessary skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and for their move on to school. For example, they independently manage their personal needs such as feeding themselves. Children learn to express themselves and they demonstrate a good understanding of following simple instructions. Children develop their imaginative and creative skills well. They recognise letters and their sounds, and they learn to count and identify colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440761 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1057890 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bethnal Green, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates her service on weekdays during term time only.

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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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