Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder fails to maintain required records for each child in her care when minding. For example, she fails to gain details of children's full name, their date of birth, name and address of each parent/carer, and emergency contact details. In addition, the childminder fails to maintain a daily record of children's hours of attendance. This impacts on children's safeguarding and welfare. n The childminder fails to follow the correct procedures to inform Ofsted of all adults living on the premises. This is because she does not have a clear understanding of her responsibility to notify Ofsted of significant changes and events. n The childminder has an appropriate understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from potential harm. She knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns she may have about children in her care. n The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to promote children's

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development. She knows to observe, assess and plan for learning to support readiness for school. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging positive behaviour in children, and teaching children to develop good values and an awareness of diversity. n Professional development is in the early stages since registration. The childminder understands working with parents and other professionals. She welcomes the regular communication she has with her local authority advisory team.

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There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure all required records for minded children are maintained and available for inspection, in particular children's full name, their date of birth, name and address of each parent/carer and emergency contact details 12/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure a record is maintained of children's daily hours of attendance, and made available for inspection 12/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure Ofsted is informed of the details of anyone new living on the premises within the specified period, to enable all required suitability checks to be carried out promptly 12/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to maintain required documentation to promote children's safety and welfare at all times. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at areas of the home intended for the use of minding. n The inspector looked at a range of records relating to past minding arrangements, suitability of those living in the home, communication with the local authority advisor, and polcies and procedures shared with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546832 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10086430

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stepney Green, in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder is available to mind throughout the week, from 7am to 10pm, for most of the year.

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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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