Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2018 1 July 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 works well in partnership with parents. She has frequent discussions with them about their children's well-being and needs. This communication helps to support children's learning at home.  The childminder is skilled in helping children to develop their communication and language. For example, she values the different languages children speak and provides resources to support this, such as books. Babies listen carefully and respond with actions showing their understanding.  The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour successfully. Children receive clear guidance about boundaries and expectations. This helps them to learn to modify their behaviour and they respond positively.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a range of useful skills that prepares them for their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use her assessments fully to help check on the progress of children's learning more closely.  The childminder does not recognise when to adapt activities, to enhance the learning for all children and captivate their interest even further.

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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

 enhance the use of assessment to help identify where children might make quicker progress in their learning  extend planning to identify how to adapt activities to further captivate the interests of all children, to help them to make even better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and evaluated the effectiveness of the teaching and learning during an activity with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her provision carefully to ensure it meets children's needs. She values the contributions that parents make to this process. The childminder takes positive steps to enhance further her personal effectiveness. For example, she works closely with local childminder advisers to ensure that she keeps her knowledge up to date. She has recently extended the strategies she uses to support children's behaviour management.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides effective support to help children to develop their mathematical understanding. For example, she helps children to recognise and name different shapes and encourages them to count as they play. The childminder helps children to use their literacy skills. Babies enjoy handling and exploring the different textures and materials in age-appropriate books. The childminder supports children to develop their thinking skills. Children benefit from the time, space and gentle encouragement, to complete shape puzzles for themselves. The childminder provides a range of effective opportunities to help children to learn about communities beyond their immediate experience. Children enjoy meeting new friends in the local community.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources and activities. Children confidently make choices about what they want to play. The childminder relates to children in a warm and affectionate way. Children settle in quickly and are at ease in the setting. They respond positively to the praise they receive for their achievements. They develop good social skills, happily share and enjoy involving others in their play. For example, they collaborate to construct using building blocks. The childminder helps children to learn about staying safe and making healthy choices. Children benefit from nutritiously balanced meals and snacks, and learn about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well with their physical skills and happily join in with dancing and action songs. They show determination and are keen to complete tasks for themselves, such as learning how to operate fastenings, such as buckles. Children develop their independence and become confident in their own abilities. Babies feed themselves at mealtimes and help to empty their lunch boxes. Children develop their understanding of the world. They observe weather changes and operate resources to create desired effects, such as creating sounds and making lights flash. Children use their imaginations as they play with role-play equipment and make links with their experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119718 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1125529 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays.

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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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