Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. For instance, she knows about the different indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm and discusses the steps she would follow to report her concerns and get additional support for children. n The childminder realises the importance of completing regular safety checks of her home to make sure the spaces, toys and resources are safe and suitable for use. n The childminder highlights the value of building positive relationships with parents. She discusses the need to gain detailed information from them to help children to settle in and how she intends to keep parents updated about their children's learning. n The childminder is clear about how she will plan a range of stimulating and age- appropriate activities to help to support children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of regularly making observations of

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This provision meets requirements

children's development and planning new activities to help them to learn new knowledge and skills. n The childminder demonstrates appropriate knowledge about promoting positive behaviour. She is able to explain the strategies and approach she would take if children displayed more challenging behaviour. She talks about giving children lots of encouragement to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder discusses the benefits of good information sharing and working in close partnership with other professionals and settings, to promote children's future learning. n The childminder understands how to help children to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she talks about working closely with parents to ensure children eat a good range of nutritious meals and snacks. In addition, she discusses how she will plan lots of outdoor play opportunities to help children develop their physical skills and be active.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows an ongoing commitment to developing her knowledge and skills. For instance, she engages in training opportunities and uses new knowledge to help her to evaluate her provision. n The childminder discusses the adaptations she will make to her provision to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. For instance, she talks about teaching children about the importance of good handwashing and hygiene routines.

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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 EY397102 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10131931 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Bow, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 inspector viewed the childminder's home to make sure it is safe and suitable for the care of children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she intends to keep children safe. n The childminder discussed her intentions for the curriculum and the range of activities she intends to plan for children to support their learning. n A range of documents was viewed. This included evidence of the childminder's training and public liability insurance certificate.

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Inspection activities

25 February 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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25 February 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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