Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 22 March 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 observes and assesses children's learning well. She uses this information to plan effective activities for children to do next and to help them make good progress with their development. n The childminder provides parents with regular information about children's care and learning. Parents provide complimentary written feedback about the childminder's services. For example, they praise the childminder's positive relationships with children and how children are happy within her care. n Children behave well. For example, younger children listen and play alongside other children effectively. The childminder models and encourages positive behaviour, such as encouraging children to use 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. n The childminder ensures parents are aware of her routines, policies and procedures and they know what to expect from her services. She provides assessment reports to

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The provision is good

share with other providers that children attend and welcomes information from them to enable continuity with their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not ensure younger children learn to hold and use a range of resources during their play to develop their muscles and skills. n The childminder misses some opportunities to teach children how to manage small responsibilities to support their independence skills further.

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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 increase opportunities for younger children to develop further their grasp and coordination skills. n make the most of opportunities to strengthen children's understanding about being independent and completing tasks for themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessment and safeguarding policy. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback during the inspection. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the provision well and she has an action plan in place to continually improve her practice and children's experiences. The childminder benefits from regular support them the local authority early years adviser and she maintains her professional development to enhance teaching skills. For example, she attends the local childminding workshops and gain new ideas for activities to extend children's learning. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She knows how to seek support from other professionals to help close gaps in children's development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder attends safeguarding training and she has a secure understanding of child protection issues. She is familiar with the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations to relevant authorities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of activities to develop children's communication and language skills. For example, she encourages children to repeat new words to extend their vocabulary and gives simple instructions to support their understanding. The childminder knows individual children's interests and needs well. She provides exciting opportunities to keep children engaged and to support their development. For example, children enjoy singing and dancing activities, they show great interest in stories and develop their listening skills effectively. The childminder supports children to develop their imaginative skills well. For example, children explore with different vehicles and pretend to drive them through the mud and down a ramp.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well within the childminder's care. They develop close attachments with her and know when to seek her support. The childminder offers regular support, praise and encouragement to support children to develop their confidence and persevere during their play. Children welcome and value her reassurance. The childminder supports children to develop good health. For example, she provides healthy food for them to eat and a comfortable area to sleep and rest between play. Children develop their social skills effectively. For example, they form close friendships with other children, play together and begin to take turns to use resources. The childminder arranges regular visits to the local children's centre and park for children to access other opportunities to help extend their development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop skills to help with the next stage in their learning. For example, children learn to use speech, body language and emotions to express themselves well. They willingly copy words and actions from stories. Children display good mobility and happily move around to explore with different resources. They learn to match and sort puzzles successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407115 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066400 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Mile End, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She is available to care for children from Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds an 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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