Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 24 September 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is not meeting all aspects of the safeguarding and welfare requirements in relation to maintaining a required record of children's daily attendance. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not make use of all areas of the setting to extend children's learning experiences, in particular to support further those children who prefer learning outdoors.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support younger children's language development, such as their understanding of words and the sounds they represent, and to broaden their vocabulary.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder's self-evaluation process is reflective and addresses feedback from parents, her assistant and the children to improve the provision. For example, she has taken steps to improve relationships with parents and to share information about their children's care and learning.  The childminder uses her observations of children effectively to plan age-appropriate next steps in their learning, to help them make good progress from the outset.  Children display positive social skills, such as learning to share and respecting others. The childminder sets clear boundaries for children to learn right from wrong, and she uses support to engage and encourage positive behaviour.

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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

 keep and maintain an accurate daily record of children's hours of attendance. 18/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 continue to improve children's daily experiences so they benefit from accessing all available space to strengthen further their physical development  make use of all opportunities to extend further younger children's growing vocabulary and communication skills.

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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 and assistant about their 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 requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand child protection issues and are familiar with the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities. The childminder's recruitment process includes relevant checks to ensure her assistant is suitable to work with children. However, the childminder does not consistently record children's daily attendance, which hinders her from ensuring children's safety fully. The childminder offers her assistant ongoing supervision and support to enhance her skills and improve children's experiences. For example, the assistant attends local childminding meetings with the childminder. They comment that these have helped them to improve the planning, assessment and tracking of children's progress, and to address any gaps in children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant work well together to implement the daily routines, and they provide a range of resources and activities for children to enjoy and learn. For example, children listen to stories, learn about animals and explore with blocks and puzzles. However, opportunities for younger children to learn more words and their meaning are still ongoing. The childminder successfully supports children to develop their creative and imaginative skills. For example, children extend their firework drawings to include images of their parents. They also use their imagination well, such as when role playing in the kitchen area with fruits and vegetables. Children develop their growing understanding of the world. For example, they learn about the local community, families and technology.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children develop their personal and social skills well. For example, they are aware of others within their play and they learn to be patient. However, due to the weakness in maintaining attendance records, children's safety is not always given full priority. Despite this, the childminder provides a suitable environment for children to move around freely. For example, she sensitively stores resources at children's level and encourages them to choose their own play. The childminder and her assistant support children's growing confidence and self-esteem well. Children have the opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, they eat healthily, wash their hands, and sleep comfortably between play. However, at times, access to outdoor rigorous physical play is limited.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for the next stages in their learning and for school. For example, they develop their independence and learn to manage small tasks, such as feeding themselves and tidying up. They practise their early writing skills well and learn to count and recognise colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333084 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1061992 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Bow, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates weekdays from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant who holds an early years qualification 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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