Childminder EY474070

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 15 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 offers a warm and welcoming environment. Children are happy to attend and build strong bonds with the childminder. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents. She works together with them to ensure children benefit from continuity in their learning and care. n The childminder's knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters is effective. She knows how to identify the signs that a child may be at risk, including from extreme views and behaviours. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She has a secure knowledge of the children in her care and a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder regularly reviews her provision to identify ways to improve continually. She meets with other childminders to share up-to-date information on early years issues.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always recognise when children need longer to think through their ideas and respond to questions. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence fully. For instance, during activities she sometimes does things for children that they can do for themselves.

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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 make better use of opportunities to allow children sufficient time to think through their ideas and answer questions n maximise opportunities for children to enhance their independence skills during activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of the documentation that the childminder uses to support her practice, including children's individual records. n The inspector and childminder completed joint observations of children at play and discussed their progress. n The inspector had a tour of the rooms, outdoor area and resources used by the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands how to keep children safe while they are in her care. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows whom to contact in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She strives to provide good-quality care for children and their families continually. She takes regular feedback from parents and other childminders to improve and develop her practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation processes effectively to recognise and address areas for improvement, and gaps relating to her professional development. For instance, the childminder completed communication and language training to promote children's communication skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She shares information with parents about children's abilities when they first start, to inform her planning. The childminder uses this information effectively to plan activities that precisely reflect children's individual needs. Children's early number and literacy skills are developing well. For example, children enjoy mathematical activities and naming shapes, such as 'circle', 'diamond' and 'oblong'. Children identify some key letters and link words to pictures. The childminder provides activities and resources that are age appropriate and interesting for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close and caring attachments with the childminder, who helps them to settle and feel at home. Children enjoy learning about self-care through role play, pretending to bathe and dress dolls. The childminder talks and interacts well with children, consistently joining in with their play. The childminder encourages children to listen to, and follow, basic rules. She provides lots of praise to help them understand what they are doing well. The childminder supports children's health and well-being extremely well. For example, she provides a good range of nutritious snacks and they have daily exercise in local parks and children centres. The childminder has developed the garden area so children can develop their physical skills further. Children move around confidently and make independent choices about their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make steady progress from their individual starting points and are effectively supported in their next steps of learning. For example, children become increasingly confident in managing their personal needs, such as putting on their shoes and knowing when to wash their hands. Children develop the essential skills and attitudes they need for their future. They enjoy making marks with chalk and use numbers in their play. Children are prepared well for the transfer on to nursery and in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474070 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066410 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 15 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Shoreditch, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder offers flexible care Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 6.30pm, and operates throughout most of the year.

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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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