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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy attending this warm and nurturing setting where they build secure bonds with the childminder. The childminder gives clear focus to children's interests and priorities to help them make good progress. Children's personal development is nurtured well. The childminder is a good role model with a respectful and positive attitude. She gives children encouragement and praise as they play and their behaviour is very good. They gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides natural materials and props to encourage children to re- enact their favourite stories and help bring them to life. Children gain confidence and use their imaginations well in their play. They enthusiastically make pretend cakes for the childminder and the dolls in the highchairs. They become fully absorbed exploring and mixing the play dough and show delight when it turns pink with the food colouring. The childminder talks to the children as she gives them clear instructions so they can process and understand what is happening as they add more water to the changing shape and colour of the dough.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a language-rich environment. Children show a keen interest in books and the childminder has high expectations for children to develop their early communication and language skills. The childminder checks that children understand how to use new words appropriately. She shows interest, engages and comments on what they are doing. As a result children are focused and show confidence as they move about and explore in the safe and secure environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children very well. She frequently observes their development and plans appropriate next steps to help them make good progress. She regularly updates parents on their children's progress. She shares the activities that children enjoy and the next steps in their learning so parents can support their children's development at home. The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other settings children attend to provide consistency for children. n Communication and language is a key focus. Every opportunity is used to develop the children's vocabulary. The childminder spends lots of time talking to the children. She introduces new words and models their correct usage. The childminder sings songs with the children who then take the lead and are confident as they sing the next verse for the visitors. n The childminder encourages children from an early age to be independent and

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manage small tasks for themselves. They confidently serve their own food and

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13 July 2022 help clear away before and after mealtimes. n The childminder accesses training and support that improves her teaching and knowledge with the local authority. She appreciates the feedback that she receives from parents and that she is highly valued. The childminder reports that she feels supported both professionally and personally by the early years coordinator and childminder's forum who she can approach at any time with any queries. n The childminder is reflective in how she can improve the care she provides. She shows good commitment to keeping her safeguarding and first-aid training up to date and completes other mandatory training. She is aware that a focus for her professional development is to extend her knowledge of behaviour management strategies to the highest level. n The childminder promotes good health practices. She talks to children and parents about healthy food choices. The food provided is healthy, nutritious and

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thoroughly enjoyed by the children. She ensures that children use their own water bottles to drink water when they feel thirsty. n Children spend lots of time in the well-resourced outside area. They develop strong physical skills as they take part in regular physical play. The local area is used well. Frequent trips are organised to local parks and other notable local landmarks. Effective hygiene routines are in place, protecting everyone's ongoing health and safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training so that her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She has an appropriate understanding of the possible signs that a child may be at risk of harm. She knows how to report any concerns and the importance of working with other professionals to keep children safe. She regularly updates her safeguarding policy so that she has the correct contact information should she need to raise concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder considers risks to children in her home and on outings and manages these effectively to keep children safe.

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should:

n consider ways of strengthening opportunities for professional development to reflect on behaviour management strategies used and how these are consistently applied.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445138 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10231827 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 14 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Poplar, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder provides care from 6am to 6pm, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in early years at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions, and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use to ensure they are safe and suitable. n A range of documentation was viewed, including suitability information and the childminder's training certificates.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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

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