Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 19 August 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice and identify areas for development. She attends training offered by the local authority, to improve her knowledge and understanding of welfare requirements.  The childminder provides a safe environment. She is aware of signs that might indicate a child is at risk and knows to report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder recognises the importance of developing close and caring relationships with children, to support their confidence and well-being.  The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents to support children's care and educational needs.  The childminder knows how to promote children's enjoyment of healthy lifestyles. She recognises that children benefit from being active and playing outdoors each day.  The childminder knows how to assess children's progress and plan for their next steps.  The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and to help

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The provision meets requirements

them to develop respect for themselves and others.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the records and policies the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector explored the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe.  The inspector checked the suitability of the areas used for childminding purposes.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and plans improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362470 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 1130028 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She offers care all day from Monday to Friday, for most of the year, including before- and after-school care. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 1.

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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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