Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder fails to ensure that her home environment is safe and suitable for minded children. The space available to care for children is limited and is not organised to make sure that all children have appropriate resources, space to play and have appropriate space to rest. In addition, there are risks in the environment which the childminder is aware of and has not taken action to address. This does not support the safety of children. n The childminder does not ensure that all children are provided with appropriate meals, particularly when they are spending long periods of time in her care. This does not promote an inclusive approach to meeting children's individual welfare needs. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements, as she now ensures that there are appropriate records in place for all minded children. This includes daily records of children's attendance and making sure that appropriate

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This provision does not meet requirements

suitability checks for all adults living in the home are initiated in a timely way. n The childminder has an understanding of how to safeguard children should she have concerns about their welfare. She provides parents with a copy of her safeguarding policy and displays in her home the contact details for safeguarding professionals. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour and how to work in partnership with parents where inappropriate behaviour is persistent. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands child development. She explains how she will plan to share information with parents, to support the learning and progress of children in her care.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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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Due date

28 July 2021 ensure the premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises 24/08/2021

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Due date

ensure the premises and equipment is organised in a way that meets the needs of all children, providers must meet indoor space requirements, including appropriate space for those children who need to rest 24/08/2021

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Due date

ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure children are not exposed to risks, this specifically refers to the trailing wires from the television 24/08/2021

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Due date

ensure that all children are provided with appropriate meals, to meet their individual needs. 24/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546832 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10198733 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 4 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Stepney Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder mainly cares for children in the evenings and at weekends all year round. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n This inspection was carried out following Ofsted's risk assessment process. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used and viewed some of these. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's training certificates and her paediatric first-aid qualification, the provider's insurance, children's records and attendance logs, and Disclosure and Barring Service checks for adults living in the home. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development.

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Inspection activities

28 July 2021 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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Inspection activities

28 July 2021 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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Inspection activities

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