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

The childminder creates a warm and homely environment. She is extremely nurturing and her calm and gentle approach supports children to feel safe and secure in her care. Children demonstrate close bonds with her and are happy and content. They approach the childminder for support in tasks and cuddle up to her when in need of comfort and reassurance. There is a lot of laughter and kindness in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder reflects on the curriculum she offers to ensure that she meets children's individual needs and interests. Babies show high levels of confidence as they explore using all their senses. They thoroughly enjoy investigating different activities and textures. For example, they eagerly hold out their hands to feel the water on their skin as it is poured into the tray in the garden. They demonstrate their emerging physical skills as they attempt to pour the water themselves. The childminder matches their enthusiasm as they explore. This contributes to the engaging and motivated atmosphere felt throughout.

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The provision is good

Children are very well behaved. The childminder gently supports younger children in what is expected and is a positive role model. Children also enjoy a wealth of opportunities outside of the childminder's home. They attend various structured play sessions to support their social development, such as library and music sessions and a range of playgroups. Regular visits to the local parks and farms help children to learn about the natural world around them.

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n The childminder knows the children well and plans for learning based on their likes and preferences. She identifies what children can do and introduces new skills to develop their understanding. For example, she provides appropriate resources to support younger children's physical development. She encourages children who are learning to walk to hold her hand and walk around the environment, to support their balance. The childminder plans different themes of learning and exciting activities around this. For example, children explore different sea animals in the water tray in the garden. n Children have many opportunities to learn about the wider world. They explore celebrations such as Diwali and Eid in an age-appropriate way. For example, children had an Eid party and enjoyed exploring with henna. Children develop an awareness of the diversity of the community they live in. n The childminder supports children to develop their independence. Children have

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the time and space to explore and lead their own play. Younger children feed themselves during snack and lunchtimes. The childminder identifies when children are ready to potty train or move from a bottle to a cup. She works

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28 August 2024 closely with parents to offer support and guidance when needed. She uses her range of books to support children in this process. Developing these self-care skills helps to prepare children for their next stage of learning. n The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision and values the views of parents. She networks effectively with other childminders and completes mandatory training. She has correctly identified that she would benefit from further training to raise her teaching to an even higher level. For example, on slight occasions, the childminder is not clear enough about what she wants children to learn during spontaneous learning opportunities. n Children learn to build on their communication and language skills well. The childminder speaks clearly to children throughout play. She introduces new words to children in a clear manner to help them develop their vocabulary. Younger children who are still developing their language are keen to

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communicate. For example, when looking at farm animals together, babies start to say the first sound of the word pig. Song and rhymes are a big part of the childminder's curriculum. Children smile as they clap hands when the childminder sings 'If you're happy and you know it'. The childminder also uses song as a way of comforting the children if they become tired or restless. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents comment on how 'lucky' they feel to have found her. They value the experiences she offers and the trips they go on. The childminder provides regular and in-depth feedback for parents. This enables them to work together to support the children's progress and development. n Children develop positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle from a young age. They experience daily outdoor play, which contributes to their physical development and confidence. The childminder provides children with home-

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made nutritious meals and snacks. Babies are learning to understand that they need to have their hands cleaned before eating.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n continue to build on professional development and identify relevant training that is aimed at driving the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467200 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10351657 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 2 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Bethnal Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder provides care all day, Monday to Thursday, and operates her service all year round. The childminder provides funded early 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 inspector considered the views of parents by reviewing feedback letters. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching to assess the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

28 August 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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