Childminder in Tower Hamlets

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to plan for children's learning and development to help them make progress and prepare them for starting school. She understands the importance of working closely with other settings children may also attend, and with parents. This allows her to find out about what children know and can do when they start in her care and ongoing. She recognises the relevance of observing children, assessing their progress, planning for what they need to learn next, and how to complete the required assessments. n The childminder has an appropriate understanding of the known indicators of child abuse and neglect. She keeps a record of any concerns, and reports to the relevant agencies with statutory responsibility without delay. n The childminder recognises the importance of risk assessment; she takes steps to identify and remove potential hazards in her home. She undertakes a risk assessment when out in the community, such as using safe crossings and to

p.2

This provision meets requirements

teach children about road safety. n The childminder maintains the required records, which are accessible for inspection. She maintains her training for required first aid, and ensures her assistant is briefed regarding relevant changes to his role and responsibility. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour with children in order to support and develop their confidence and self-esteem. She understands the importance of an inclusive setting and explains how she helps children to develop positive relationships, and to be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's good health. She describes how she uses the community parks for children to have daily physical play and spend time in the fresh air. The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting a healthy balanced diet with children. She helps them to learn about the needs of their own developing bodies.

p.2

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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY373608 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10280598 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

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

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2017

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder is available from Monday to Friday, 6am to 8pmm throughout most of the year. She is registered to work with an assistant.

p.3

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 this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she settles new children, and delivers the curriculum for children. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of her home and showed the inspector the range of resources, toys and equipment for children's learning, development, care, and safety. n The inspector met with the childminder's assistant, and spoke about his roles and responsibilities.

p.3

Inspection activities

28 April 2023 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.

p.3

Inspection activities

28 April 2023 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5