Childminder EY283419

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 22 June 2015

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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 regularly evaluates her provision. She takes account of parents' views and advice from other professionals, such as her childminding coordinator. This helps the childminder to identify what she does well and where she needs to develop her practice further.  Parents give positive feedback on the childminder's service. They feel that she cares for their children well and keeps them well informed of how their children are learning.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment. Children have a close bond with the childminder. They settle in well and show that they are happy and secure in the childminder's care.  Children are confident to express themselves. They make choices from the activities and resources that the childminder provides.  The childminder helps children to learn about their environment and different people. For example, she takes them on daily outings within the local area to places such as

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This provision is good

shops, playgroups, the library and the park.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently take account of children's individual interests when planning learning experiences for them.  Occasionally, the childminder does not fully help children to understand the rules and boundaries in her home.

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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

 give even more consideration to children's individual interests when planning activities to further support their learning and development  provide more clear and consistent guidance to children about what is expected of them, to help them develop a greater understanding of rules and boundaries and manage their own behaviour more independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of indoor activities and discussed these with the childminder to assess the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including the suitability of all those living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views alongside parents' written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is qualified, experienced and well organised. She makes effective use of training to develop her professional skills and maintain a thorough understanding of how to keep children safe. For instance, she has a paediatric first-aid qualification and trained in how to handle food safely. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out risk assessments and daily checks of her home to help ensure that it is safe and secure. She is aware of the signs which might indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder is confident about the actions she must take to report concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes the children and assesses their progress to help ensure that they are developing well. She plans a variety of activities which helps children to progress towards the next stages in their learning. Children show an interest in technology and enjoy discovering how to use simple electronic toys. For instance, during a shopping game, children operate a toy till. They press the buttons to open and close the drawer and pretend to 'swipe' a toy credit card. The childminder provides a good range of books which helps to develop children's interest in reading. Children enjoy looking at the books independently and will ask the childminder to read them their favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop positive attitudes towards healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides healthy meals and snacks which include fresh fruit and vegetables and ensures that children have daily exercise outdoors. Older children show a good awareness of their own physical needs. For example, they talk about needing food and sleep to help them grow. The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, which supports their self-esteem and helps them to persevere when they find tasks challenging. Children become highly involved in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and acquire the skills they need to support their future learning, including being ready for school. They develop coordination and strength in their hands to support their early writing skills. For example, they learn to thread laces, join construction toys together and use their fingers and simple tools to shape dough. Children are imaginative as they act out simple pretend games, such as being a hairdresser or caring for dolls. Older children become increasingly independent. They manage their own personal care needs, such as washing their hands and using the toilet by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY283419 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1091946 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged three and four years. She has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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