Childminder EY538176

Inspection date 25 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 kind, patient and caring. Children have close and trusting relationships with her. Children are emotionally secure and readily approach the childminder when they want support and cuddles. n The childminder takes children on a range of regular outings in the community. They go to playgroups, the library, music sessions and the local parks. These experiences contribute towards children developing good levels of confidence and understand the world around them. n The childminder completes regular, detailed and accurate observations and assessments of children's learning. She uses these to plan for children's next steps in learning effectively. The childminder encourages parents to complete activities at home and share children's achievements with her. n Parents are pleased with the care that the childminder provides. They praise her organisation skills and highly recommend her to other parents. They feel that children

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The provision is good

are well looked after and happy when they are with the childminder. n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She plans a wide range of stimulating experiences for children to help them make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to fully support children's independence. For instance, during activities, she sometimes does things for children that they can do for themselves. n Although the childminder makes evaluations of her practice, she does not include the views of parents and children to fully support her continuous improvement.

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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 during activities n develop the self-evaluation process by including the views of parents and children to encourage even better outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and considered their views. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding. n The inspector observed a range of play activities and care routines, and spoke to the childminder about children's learning and development. 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 understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures she makes effective risk assessments of her home and places she visits to enable children to play safely. She reports all accidents to parents and she reviews these carefully. The childminder maintains good partnerships with parents who are fully involved in the assessment of children's starting points. She regularly exchanges information with parents to support children's continued learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well. She uses children's choices of activities to develop their learning. For example, she uses the children's enjoyment of role play and shopping with pretend money to teach them about numbers and counting. She promotes children's literacy skills effectively. She prepares interesting reading activities and uses a range of props to provide greater meaning as she reads a story to children. For example, they look at the pictures in the storybook and talk about the different animals that sit on the witch's broom. This sustains children's interest and engagement in activities. The childminder encourages children to use their imaginations and be creative in daily activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model of how to treat others and promotes the use of good manners. She constantly praises children for their positive behaviour and sharing ability. Children form good relationships with the childminder and each other. They show they feel confident and emotionally secure in her care. This supports their developing emotional well-being. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe, for example, by helping them to understand the purpose of sharing and how to walk up and down stairs. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for the children and gives clear messages to them about the benefits of having a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are keen and motivated learners. They gain the skills they need in preparation for their next stages of learning. For instance, children develop good communication and social skills, and play well with other children in different situations, for example, when attending playgroups. They take part in a range of activities to develop their physical skills and learn to feed themselves. Children enjoy opportunities to be creative, for example, as they concentrate and take time to decorate their salt dough models. Children enjoy regular opportunities for exercise and they rest and sleep according to their individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538176 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10079332 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 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bow, within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a 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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Registers

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