Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 26 February 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 experienced childminder uses her good knowledge of children's current interests and achievements to plan fun and interesting experiences that help them develop a love of learning. Children are curious learners and make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder provides a stimulating and motivating learning environment. The high- quality resources reflect the world around them and help children to appreciate each other's similarities and differences.  Children form secure attachments with the childminder and other children. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where she effectively boosts children's self-esteem and emotional well-being.  The committed childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She evaluates what works well and what improvements to make. She gains the views of parents and other professionals effectively to maintain good standards that ensure positive outcomes for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes routines are not organised as well as possible to give children time to move between activities.  The childminder does not monitor the assistants teaching fully to ensure that they consistently challenge children's learning to help them make rapid progress.

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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 time to complete activities and choose when to move on to their next activity  support all adults to consistently challenge children's learning to help them make rapid progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including children's progress records.  The inspector looked at training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her co-childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to several parents and gained their views on the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The dedicated childminder continually strives to improve her provision. For example, she has used funding to purchase new outdoor resources that have helped to support children's developing physical skills and learning. The childminder uses professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she has recently improved her understanding of how to strengthen families and communities. The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe and is confident about the process of making a safeguarding referral if required to. She also ensures her assistant knows how to report any concerns they might have to protect children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is continually improving her methods of communication with parents and other professionals. Partnerships are strong and regular information sharing helps to support children's individual learning needs and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans meaningful experiences for children which helps to extend their understanding of the world. For example, they enjoy exploring mini-beasts in the stimulating indoor garden and discussing different insects and life cycle. The childminder engages well with children and her teaching is strong. She introduces lots of new vocabulary and supports their language development effectively. Children with English as an additional language are very well supported in their learning. The childminder has an extensive range of visual aids and props to reinforce their understanding. The childminder carries out regular observations of children and completes accurate assessments of their achievements. This helps her to plan for their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, secure and show a strong sense of belonging. Children are polite, behave extremely well and play happily alongside each other. The childminder and assistants offer lots of praise and encouragement, which supports children's confidence and independence. They give clear messages to children about expected behaviour and are good role models. The childminder promotes children's awareness about healthy lifestyles effectively. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and have lots of opportunities for physical play in the vibrant and well-planned garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen learners and have a positive approach to new experiences. Children are good at sharing, listening, concentrating and following instructions. Most children make good progress from their starting points and any gaps in their learning are quickly identified and targeted to help them catch up. Children are well prepared for their next stage of learning and are developing key skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402735 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1094128 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She provides care, along with a co-childminder and two assistants from her co-childminder's home in Tower Hamlets, London. The provision operates term time only, with occasional extra sessions during school holidays. The childminder provides care from 8am to 6pm, including morning and afternoon sessions. The childminder can receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four. The childminder has a qualification in childcare 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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