Childminder in Tower Hamlets

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children eagerly explore the childminder's home. The childminder meticulously designs a stimulating environment that considers the individual needs of all children. For example, children of all ages excitedly discover numbers, natural materials and animals in play dough. As children practise new skills, the childminder asks questions and checks understanding. She repeats new language and the children copy her as they giggle delightedly. They gain confidence as they experience success. Children confidently explore and rapidly gain new knowledge and skills.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants promote a 'can-do' attitude to all children. The youngest children try hard as they discover new skills. Children develop excellent attitudes to learning. They know that it is okay to get things wrong. Children are developing their resilience and discovery skills as they investigate. The childminder and her assistants encourage the children to make choices. Children are confident communicators who express their likes and dislikes clearly.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations of children's behaviour. She expects children to always use manners and show respect to one another. Older children instinctively support younger ones as they role model positive behaviour. Assistants reinforce the rules clearly to all children. All children understand and follow the expectations of them.

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n The childminder rigorously sequences her curriculum. She creates strong links between real experiences to deepen children's understanding. For example, after discovering natural materials at the park, children bring them back and use them in their play. Children feel a strong sense of achievement as they continually build on knowledge and skills. They enthusiastically contribute to the planning of their own learning experiences. n The childminder meticulously finds out what children know and can do. She works with her assistants to plan activities that support the steps children need to make to achieve milestones. The childminder and her assistants know children well. They have an excellent understanding of child development. All children are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. n The childminder goes above and beyond the expected in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Her passion for strengthening

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her own skills to meet the individual needs of children is inspirational. The childminder is strategic in her utilisation of expert help. She collaborates with parents as she ensures that they are able to access early entitlement for their children. All children make exceptional progress.

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19 October 2023 n The childminder and her assistants build a culture of communication between adults and children. All adults are highly trained as they deliberately teach children new vocabulary. They use a range of strategies to introduce new language, including repetition, singing songs and narrating play. Children understand the meanings of a range of more complex vocabulary as they use new words in their play. n Parents are extremely happy with the care children receive. They report that children make huge improvements in social skills and are extremely confident. Parents say clear communication is highly effective. They understand clearly how to support their children to achieve developmental milestones. n The childminder encourages the children to routinely celebrate what makes them unique. A culture of respect is deeply embedded in children's learning. Children stop and talk to a variety of people as they travel in their four seater

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buggy on daily walks. All children discover and celebrate their own differences. They develop high levels of respect for themselves and others. n The childminder is committed to teaching children about healthy lifestyles. She exposes children to a wide range of new foods. Children taste and discover different flavours and learn how food makes them physically healthy. They spend time outside in all weathers; at the local park and beach and on walks in the local area. Children's experiences in the outdoors are rich and exciting. They build resilience as they explore their own physical strength. n The childminder is highly effective at creating meaningful development opportunities for herself and her assistants. She works with her local authority to fully access a wide range of support. The childminder excitedly carries out research to strengthen her knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a very strong understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in their care. They work with their local safeguarding partners to report their concerns. The childminder knows how to ensure that assistants are suitable to work with children. The childminder and her assistants know how to report allegations if there are concerns about adults. The childminder rigorously evaluates the policies and procedures she has that keep children safe. The childminder and her assistants regularly carry out risk assessments of the childminder's home and garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492846 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10308501 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Isle of Dogs, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder at times works with another childminder. She operates throughout most of the year from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a recognised early years qualification at level 3. She works with two assistants. The childminder provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector talked to childminding assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminding assistants/the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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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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