Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 29 September 2015

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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 Children are provided with a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children's interests and their individual stages of development to plan activities that effectively build on their learning. n Children are extremely happy, secure and settled in their environment. They demonstrate high levels of confidence and have a wonderful relationship with the childminder. n The childminder builds superb partnerships with parents, involving them every step of the way in their child's learning and progress. n Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are well supported and prepared for their next stage of learning. n The childminder has a strong knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The health, safety and well-being of the children are central to everything she does.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder misses opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge.

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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 the opportunities for children to develop their mathematical knowledge.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided. n Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation, assessment and planning methods, and a range of policies and procedures, including risk assessments. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge on how to keep children safe. She has a clear understanding of reporting procedures and attends appropriate training to help her recognise when a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular and precise risk assessments of her home, and of the places she visits with the children. The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents and they speak incredibly highly of her nurturing and caring manner. She has created an environment where parents are given countless opportunities to share information and contribute to their child's learning and development. For example, the childminder has created an 'at home wow chart', where parents can share the children's achievements from home, so that she can also celebrate these with the children. The childminder uses effective tools to monitor children's progress and to spot any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good and at times outstanding. The childminder follows the children's individual interests constantly, adapting activities where necessary. The childminder is an excellent communicator and plans many activities to support children's language. She has adapted activities so that younger children who are not yet able to communicate can be fully involved in the decision-making process. For example, she has created a 'song bag', where children can choose a song by pulling something out of the bag that represents that particular song, such as a star for Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and secure, and have developed strong attachments with the childminder. She provides them with a caring and nurturing environment where they can explore and discover in their own ways. The childminder encourages the children to be independent, for example, she gives them jobs to do during tidy-up time and the younger children attempt to feed themselves during snack time. She spends a great deal of time teaching the children about how to be kind, well mannered and respectful to others. She has provided the children with many opportunities to learn about different cultures and faiths. For example, she has created a 'celebration tree' which she changes regularly to reflect cultural or religious events that children are learning about.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are highly motivated learners and they explore the learning environment with enthusiasm. Children make good progress in their learning and they are effectively developing the skills they need to help them move on to the next stage of learning. Younger children are progressing quickly with their physical development. They explore and discover in their environment, and take appropriate risks where necessary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426663 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066382 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Bethnal Green in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday all year round. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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