Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 February 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 is highly skilled and knowledgeable. She knows the children extremely well and is able to cater for all of their individual needs in a seamless manner. n The childminder works closely with the parents in her setting, involving them in all areas of their child's learning and development. n The children are extremely happy and well behaved. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder and this is down to her caring and nurturing personality. n Children are incredibly independent and are given a great deal of choice in what they do. They are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions throughout the day and the childminder responds to them in a wonderfully warm and respectful manner. n The childminder uses robust safeguarding procedures and teaches the children how to keep themselves safe and healthy at all times.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder maintains good-quality practice, on occasions she misses opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to continually enhance the quality of care and teaching.

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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 strengthen the arrangements to further develop skills and knowledge to continually enhance the quality of care and teaching.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor activities, as well as their snack time. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She completes regular safeguarding training and is confident in her knowledge of the signs of abuse and knows how to report possible concerns. The childminder uses an effective system when monitoring the children's progress. This enables her to quickly spot any gaps in their learning and provide them with additional support if necessary. The childminder works closely with parents, involving them in their child's learning and development, and offering them a chance to share ideas and opinions. Parents speak highly of the setting and value the emotional support the childminder offers, as well as the countless learning opportunities she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an excellent communicator and offers the children many opportunities to develop their language skills, such as singing songs and asking the children for their opinions on what they would like to do next. The quality of her teaching is extremely strong and the childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to promote learning and development in young children. The childminder is able to think on the spot and quickly adapt an activity to promote and extend the children's learning. For example, when one of the children started collecting pebbles in the garden, the childminder encouraged the child to start counting how many pebbles she had found. The childminder provides the children with a wide range of opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, she visits the local parks and attends many different group settings, such as children centres and music classes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are incredibly happy, calm and secure. The childminder creates a welcoming and interesting environment and provides the children with many opportunities to explore and discover in their own ways. She is passionate about helping children to become independent learners. For example, when a child brought over a musical toy to be turned on, the childminder took the time and effort to demonstrate how it works, so that the child would be able to do it by herself next time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated and eager to join in activities. They make good progress from their starting points and they are developing the key skills that are needed for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school. The children are confident communicators and can follow instructions extremely well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119698 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066389 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the Bethnal Green area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates all year round.

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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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