Childminder EY486895

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 uses her good knowledge, gained from her regular undertaking of observations, to plan well for children's next steps in their development. Children enjoy learning and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. There are effective procedures for settling children. These help them to develop a secure emotional attachment with the childminder and her assistant, which successfully promotes children's well-being  The childminder gives children's personal, social and emotional development a high priority. They establish positive relationships with other children and respond well to the childminder's positive praise for their good behaviour.  Children learn to follow good hygiene practices. They enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and benefit from daily outdoor learning experiences to support their good health.  The childminder reflects on her strengths and areas for development. She keeps up to

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This provision is good

date with any changes in requirements. She discusses early years issues with other childminders, and obtains information online to ensure that her knowledge is current.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Partnerships with other early years providers are not fully effective, as information is not shared well enough between settings to fully support children's learning.  Occasionally, the childminder does not use all opportunities to broaden experiences for children to be more independent, such as serving themselves at mealtimes.

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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

 strengthen the two-way sharing of information with other early years providers to further extend their ongoing involvement in the children's learning  increase opportunities for children to extend their self-help and independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for minding purposes and looked at a range of play materials and resources used by children.  The inspector spoke to parents to gather their views and comments about the service provided by the childminder.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children playing and the inspector observed the childminder's teaching skills.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, the assistant and children when appropriate.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including children's development records, records for the effective management of her provision, and policies and procedures she shares with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the procedures to protect a child's welfare. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise any dangers to children. The childminder monitors children's progress to enable her to address any emerging gaps in their development. She works effectively with parents to keep them informed about their children's care and developmental progress. Parental feedback at inspection is positive, highlighting how well the children are cared for and supported in their development. The childminder shows a good knowledge of how to improve her practice. For example, she identifies the need for further training to enhance her teaching skills, and she is prompt to address any weaknesses the local authority identify during regular visits to her home. The childminder completes all required assessments of children's learning and development to share with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans and provides many good learning opportunities for children. She encourages children to follow their interests and children are eager to play. The childminder supports children's language development well. For example, she uses a range of descriptive words and introduces phrases and key words in children's home languages alongside teaching English. She questions children well to encourage a response. The children participate enthusiastically in creative and imaginative play, such as building towers or taking care of the teddy bear. The childminder and assistant work as a strong team, both leading well on different aspects of teaching. For example, children participate with song and musical instrument sessions lead by the assistant.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to make choices in their play. For example, they set up the train track on their own, select favourite puzzles, and learn to operate wind-up torches. Children learn about safety. For example, they respond well to reminders from the childminder about why they must not run indoors. The childminder supports children's understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and other people in the community. There are good resources that reflect diversity positively, these help children see similarities between themselves and others attending. There is a strong emphasis on supporting children to share toys and be kind to each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children well for school. Children develop key skills, such as self- confidence and communication. They develop an interest in early reading, learning to recognise print on posters displayed in the home. They take an interest in early counting, and learn to understand mathematical language and recognise colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486895 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1015745 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Limehouse in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder works Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm for 48 weeks a year. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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