Childminder in Tower Hamlets

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not seek continued professional development to help refresh her knowledge about teaching and safeguarding children. As a result, she does not have a suitable understanding of how to ensure all children make good progress in their development and how to keep them safe from harm. n The childminder does not know all possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She does not know how to identify if a child may be at risk of female genital mutilation. She also does not know how to recognise the signs that may show a child is being exposed to extreme views and becoming radicalised. n The childminder knows how to plan some suitable activities for children, such as to help them develop their physical skills. However, overall she has a weak understanding of the different areas of learning. She does not know how to plan an ambitious curriculum to help children make good progress in readiness for

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This provision does not meet requirements

their future development. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour positively, such as through praising them when they do things well. She understands how to teach children to behave and has suitable expectations of their behaviour. n The childminder identifies the importance of working with parents and communicating with them regularly to help meet children's needs. She understands how to help children to be healthy and lead healthy lifestyles, such as encouraging them to be active and eat nutritious foods. n The childminder understands how to carry out risk assessment to identify and remove any risks in her home. She knows how to keep the premises secure and safe when children are present. n The childminder recognises the importance of building positive relationships with children to help them form secure attachments with her. She knows how to help new children settle into her setting and understands how to support children's

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

undertake and maintain appropriate professional development to ensure action is taken to address any gaps in childcare knowledge 28/02/2024

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Due date

improve understanding of child protection requirements, including those relating to the 'Prevent' duty guidance and also recognising the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm 28/02/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to plan an ambitious curriculum for individual children that supports their development in all areas of learning. 28/02/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224331 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10304816 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 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 1 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She offers care all day, including before and after school, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 provider. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector viewed parts of the premises which the childminder intends to use for childcare and discussed how she will keep the environment safe. n The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

3 January 2024 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

3 January 2024 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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