Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 15 January 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children in her care. They are happy with the childminder and confident with visitors. Children form close relationships and secure attachments with the childminder. When children are tired, they seek reassuring cuddles from the childminder. n The childminder forms very positive relationships with parents. She has established highly effective communication with them. This includes sharing information and other significant moments with parents throughout the day. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder and the care she provides. Parents comment on the wide range of activities and the progress their children have made. n The childminder knows the children well. There are effective settling-in processes which encourage a good initial understanding of children's interests, needs and levels of development. The childminder regularly and precisely monitors children's progress,

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This provision is good

in partnership with parents. This helps her swiftly identify and address any gaps in their learning. As a result, children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder makes very good use of activities in the local community to give children a wide range of experiences. For instance, they regularly attend playgroups, libraries, parks and farms. This helps children to develop their social skills, confidence and understanding of the world. n The childminder does not routinely improve her professional knowledge to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. n While the childminder has implemented recommendations from the last inspection, involving parents in evaluating her practice is not yet fully embedded.

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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 take advantage of highly focused professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level n further develop how parents' views inform self-evaluation and improvement activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector carried out a joint observation to assess how well the childminder reflects on the quality of teaching. n The inspector observed teaching and reviewed the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed policies and discussed procedures relating to children's safety and well-being. n The inspector reviewed written communication from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's safety. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. Thorough risk assessments of the home and outings enable the childminder to manage risks and minimise hazards. She supervises children closely and adapts her practice to ensure that their needs are met. The childminder has regular meetings with the local childminding network coordinator and attends weekly childminding network events. This provides opportunities for sharing information and encouraging more reflective practice. For instance, the childminder plans to access training to develop her knowledge of food hygiene.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective at creating learning opportunities based on her detailed knowledge of each child. The childminder helps children to learn early mathematical skills and use mathematical language. For example, as very young children select items as part of a technology game, the childminder counts these out. Similarly, when children select shapes to put into a hole, the childminder names the shapes. The childminder builds on this by asking children to select a shape a second time. This helps to reinforce children's understanding and recall. The childminder continually talks to children, modelling language to extend their vocabulary. As a result, children make very good progress in their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder sets out toys and resources so they are easily accessible to children. This supports them to make choices and explore through play. She encourages children to have a go. For instance, they find items in a doll's house and to create stacks. Children enjoy being praised for a job well done. This encourages their feelings of self- worth. Children respond to simple boundaries and follow instructions. This includes very young children who help with tidying up. The childminder promotes good health with a range of nutritious snacks and meals for children. Children show good mealtime manners and know to wash their hands before eating. The childminder supports children's physical skills very well. She ensures that they have opportunities for outdoor play and walks in the local community each day, in all weathers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a positive approach to learning. They acquire a good range of skills which support them for their future. For example, very young children use their emerging language to communicate their needs and choices effectively. Children are confident and demonstrate good levels of independence. They develop their small-muscle skills well. For example, they grasp and handle different tools successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390088 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10066398 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 3 Date of previous inspection 15 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Stepney Green area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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