Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2018 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 has good knowledge of each child's individual needs. She uses her assessment of children's development very well to monitor any gaps in their learning. Children make very good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents and other settings are strong and information is shared effectively to complement children's learning. She has established strong links with local schools and nurseries to establish continuity for children, as the children move on in their learning.  The childminder manages her provision to a high standard, and is proactive in evaluating her practice and the impact it has on children.  The childminder promotes children's good health. She provides a balanced and nutritious diet. She provides for physical exercise, sleep and rest as part of the daily routine to meet children's needs.  Children are emotionally secure and their behaviour is very good. The childminder

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This provision is good

teaches children well about differences of others around them in the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to respond to questions.  Sometimes children do not have appropriate opportunities to extend on their small- muscle skills, to practise and gain better control matched closely to their individual requirements.

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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 children sufficient time to respond and follow their own thinking  increase the range of opportunities for children to develop their small-muscle skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and looked at a range of play materials, equipment, and documentation that the childminder maintains for children in her care.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children and jointly observed children as they played.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children, when appropriate.  The inspector took into account the views of parents made available at the time of inspection, and from school feedback regarding children's transitions.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about keeping children safe from harm. The childminder places high priority on continual professional development. She recognises the benefit of continuing to build on her own skills and knowledge. For example, she undertakes specific training to enhance children's learning and explores different on-line forums to gain broader ideas for offering children more stimulating activities. The childminder develops excellent partnerships with parents and regularly seeks their views, feedback is highly positive. She uses a range of effective systems to keep parents informed daily about their child's day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of children to make good achievements. Her approach to planning enables children to learn through their own interests, yet still focus on their individual development. Children are excited to be outdoors, such as when they investigate how icicles form, make footprints in the snow, or look for insects. Messy play is enjoyed by all children, allowing all ages to explore different materials and be creative using their own ideas. The childminder uses the range of observations she undertakes to effectively track and monitor children's development. This allows her to accurately identify children's individual stages of development. Parents are very much engaged in their children's required assessments, reviewing children's progress regularly and planning for the next steps in children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel very safe because they are gradually settled and have strong bonds with the childminder. This helps support children's well-being and confidence, and builds on their self-esteem. Children's safety is given high priority, as well as teaching children to learn about personal safety. For example, children learn how to hold scissors safely. Children respect one another, and learn through positive experiences about others different to themselves. Children have extensive opportunities to socialise with other children and broaden their learning experiences. For example, attendance at a range of community groups and exploring what the community has to offer to enhance their learning further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make strong progress from their starting points, and are very well prepared in readiness for their eventual move on to school or nursery. They spend time purposefully engaged in activities that draw their interest. They have opportunities to develop their vocabulary, to become independent to address their own personal needs, follow instructions to complete tasks, and explore different areas of mathematics.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492846 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1025895 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 the Isle of Dogs, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder at times works with another childminder. She operates throughout most of the year from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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