Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder attends training and keeps her knowledge of how to safeguard children up to date. She knows how to identify the signs of possible harm, neglect, and the indicators of children being exposed to extremist views. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of how to support children's learning and development. She has a wide variety of age-appropriate resources to keep children motivated and support their progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of building trusting relationships with children to support their emotional well-being and build their confidence. She understands how to promote children's positive behaviour and shares how she will put appropriate boundaries in place. n The childminder describes how she will use self-evaluation to identify gaps in her knowledge. She has plans to improve her knowledge through professional

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This provision meets requirements

development and further training. n The childminder recognises the benefits of valuing and respecting children's similarities and differences. She has good quality resources and talks about how she will promote an inclusive environment for all children. n The childminder is familiar with local support services for families in the area. She can access further support and training to improve her setting from the local authority early years team. n The childminder has processes in place to gather information from parents to enable her to support their children's progress. She knows how to use this information alongside her own observations to establish the next steps in children's learning. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. She has resources to help children understand how to care for their physical and oral health. For example, she explains how children will learn about tooth brushing

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370471 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10193823 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates flexibly all week, including weekends if required. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector conducted a learning walk to view the areas of the home where childminding will take place, and the available toys and resources for children. n The childminder discussed her curriculum with the inspector and demonstrated her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding, health and safety and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained how she plans to work with parents and other professionals to support children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

2 March 2022 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

2 March 2022 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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