Childminder EY479877

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 29 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder effectively supports the children's emotional well-being. Children are settled and happy in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They form close attachments with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs. n The childminder ensures that children have a wide range of experiences to support their understanding of other people and communities. For example, children enjoy regular visits to parks, playgroups and local places of interest. n Children develop appropriately while they are with the childminder. They make good progress and begin to be ready for their eventual move to school. n The childminder has a professional approach to her work. She understands the early years foundation stage well and ensures that she meets the requirements at all times. n Parents are pleased with the care that the childminder provides. They praise her organisation and communication skills. They feel that children are well looked after

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence fully. For instance, during some activities she sometimes does things for children that they can do for themselves. n Occasionally, during activities, the childminder does not give children enough encouragement to join in or to challenge them as far as possible.

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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

n maximise opportunities for children to enhance their independence skills n consider when to intervene to encourage children and extend the level of challenge during activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service. n The inspector sampled the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding and risk assessment. n The inspector viewed the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector took account of parents' views. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps children safe in her home and risk assessments are carried out on a regular basis. The childminder values the views of others, such as children, parents and other professionals to help adapt her practice. She plans around the children's interests to help support their enjoyment. The childminder uses the evaluation process effectively to recognise and address areas for improvement and gaps relating to her professional development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides activities and resources according to children's interests and observes them as they play. She uses this information to plan for children's next steps in learning and interacts with them well. For instance, she joins in during activities and teaches younger children the names of animals and colours, and counts out loud to help develop their mathematics and language skills. The childminder accurately monitors children's progress to ensure she consistently provides learning opportunities that children enjoy. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder obtains information from parents about what children can do, and like to do, when they first start. She uses this information to begin to plan activities. The childminder talks to younger children to build on their language. She models good vocabulary and provides children with opportunities to develop their understanding of colours, pattern and shape.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved. The childminder gives gentle reminders to children. They know and understand not to run indoors and to share toys and resources.The childminder meets children's individual care routines effectively in partnership with parents. For example, when young children show signs of tiredness she provides a quiet and comfortable area for them to rest and sleep. Children learn to adopt healthy lifestyles. They have daily exercise at local parks and playgrounds. The childminder follows good hygiene routines at nappy time and during messy play. Children's well- being and good health are promoted well. Children are offered nutritious food and learn how to be healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain skills for future learning. For instance, they develop confidence and are keen to take part in interesting activities. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they count, sort and match items. They learn mathematical language, such as, 'tall' and 'short', as they play with animal picture cards. Children are curious learners, they concentrate well and make independent decisions. They decide which toys and equipment they want to play with and confidently ask for these.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479877 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066415 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Bow, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday term time only. The childminder has relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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