Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children show that they feel safe and secure, as they confidently engage with the childminder and visitors, offering them toys and play food. Children are creative and take part enthusiastically in planned and spontaneous activities. For example, they use a range of tools to make marks and develop good early writing skills. Children enjoy different role-play games and show an interest in magnetic numbers and letters. They are very pleased with themselves when they compare the letter 'O' to the colour and the orange fruit. The childminder provides a range of age- appropriate and interesting toys for children and supports their play well. She supports young children's growing communication and language skills as she involves them in word games and puzzles and plays alongside them. Children are happy as they move freely in the childminder's well-organised home, which she maintains in good condition to promote their health and hygiene. They learn about

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The provision is good

colours, space and quantities as they count small cars and make towers with stacking cups. Children learn how to hold pencils and colour markers. The childminder offers children a range of storybooks. However, she does not always make the best use of every opportunity to encourage children to develop their early reading skills further.

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n The childminder's teaching is of a good standard. Young children are encouraged to think about how to make a circular track that trains can continuously go around on. Children develop good mathematical skills. For instance, they count, sort and match cards and puzzles. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their imagination in role-play activities. For example, they pretend to make a pasta dinner which they share with the childminder and visitors. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy eating through mealtime routines and exercise. She teaches them about personal hygiene and to listen and to follow instructions. n Children explore interactive toys and musical instruments with awe. They dance with excitement as they hear the sound of music and develop their coordination and physical skills effectively. n Children have good opportunities to learn about their local community and

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people's similarities and differences through small-world toys and regular visits to the local shops, playgroups and the library. Children develop skills that will help them in their future learning, including their eventual move on to school. n The childminder's procedures for transitions are good and support both the children's and the parents' needs, for example, children settle in quickly and develop very close and trusting relationships with the childminder. Subsequently, children's behaviour is very good. The childminder works very well with parents

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16 March 2020 and shares regular ongoing information about children's progress and achievements. She tracks their progress effectively and plans well for next steps in their learning. Parents say that they are happy with the progress their children make and fully trust the childminder's care practice and the activities she provides. However, although the childminder has a clear overview of what children can do, she does not provide further challenges during some activities to help children make the best possible progress in their learning. n The childminder has made good progress since her previous inspection and has greatly improved her understanding of how children learn in the early years. She has also worked on developing her professional skills through a range of training. The childminder works closely with the local authority adviser and networks with other childminders to gain support and to provide good outcomes

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for children. She is very caring and listens carefully to children's interests and needs. n The childminder teaches children to look after resources and to take turns. This positive approach helps children to develop their emotional well-being and self- esteem effectively. n The childminder reflects well on her practice and evaluates the service she provides. She is open to advice and takes account of the views of parents and other professionals, which helps her to improve and develop her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in protecting children from harm. She fully understands the procedures to follow if there are any concerns about a child and has updated her knowledge and skills. The childminder maintains an organised and safe setting and keeps appropriate records well to support children's health and well-being. She carries out thorough risk assessments and teaches children how to keep themselves safe in her home and on outings.

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should:

n provide greater opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills n provide children with consistently high levels of challenge during activities to help them to make rapid progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY251482 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10120183 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Stepney in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n Ofsted is aware of the challenges that Covid-19 is currently posing to those we inspect. During this visit, the inspector took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the childminder. This has included the effect these measures have had on the current attendance of the children and staffing arrangements. n The inspector engaged with and spoke to children attending the setting. n The childminder and the inspector reflected on children's activities and discussed what learning and development took place. n The inspector sampled documents, including safeguarding policies, accident records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she plans the curriculum and for children's progress. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

16 March 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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16 March 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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