Ahmed, Shaheda

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 is dedicated to her work with children. She creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Children are eager to explore their surroundings and do so confidently. When they require additional support, they receive comforting hugs and reassurance from the caring and attentive childminder. This promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. Children feel happy, secure and safe in this setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder gathers a wealth of information about each child's development to determine their starting points. She conducts regular observations and uses this information to plan an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to each child. The childminder nurtures and cares for children in a positive way. This helps children to form strong attachments and feel comfortable in her care. The childminder interacts positively with children, playing alongside them to enhance their learning during self-directed play. For example, babies enjoy engaging with toys that have switches, taking turns with the childminder. They smile proudly as they press the switches and buttons that activate lights and music.

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The provision is good

The childminder serves as an excellent role model for children. By using a kind and calm voice along with making eye contact, she ensures that young children understand what is expected of them. From an early age, children learn to follow the childminder's age-appropriate guidelines, such as by playing with one toy or engaging in one activity before moving on to the next.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and understands the essential learning needs of young children. She identifies key learning milestones that enable children to build on their existing knowledge and skills. For instance, to give babies space to explore, she plans hand painting activities on paper fixed to the floor. Children eagerly use simple tools, such as short brushes, to develop their hand skills and enhance their sensory experiences. n The childminder enhances young children's communication skills by engaging them in conversations. She promotes a love for books by reading to children and naming objects and colours, while also using props during songs and rhymes. However, the childminder does not introduce new vocabulary in targeted way. Young children often encounter difficult new words that the childminder uses randomly. This makes it difficult for those children with less-developed language skills to use them correctly.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. For example, she encourages babies to crawl and reach for their favourite toys. The childminder recognises children's developmental stages and actively helps them

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need to do better?

29 May 2025 to build balance and their muscle strength. She encourages babies to learn to pull themselves up and stand. Babies gain confidence from knowing that the childminder is right behind them for support. The childminder ensures that children have plenty of opportunities to practise these skills, such as standing against push-along toys and exploring toys during tabletop activities. n The childminder supports babies to developing their curiosity, awe and sense of wonder. Babies are inquisitive as they freely explore a variety of natural materials, including pine cones, shells and wooden objects in a treasure basket. Children have ample opportunities to strengthen their fine motor skills, such as by practising with musical instruments. This engaging play helps them to develop the strength and coordination they need for the next steps in their learning journey. n The childminder values partnership with parents and carers highly. Parents

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need to do better?

appreciate the childminder's dedication and caring approach. The childminder communicates effectively, providing parents with information that helps them to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is dedicated to her ongoing professional development and actively seeks out training opportunities. By regularly updating her knowledge and skills, she maintains the high quality of her teaching and the services she provides. Additionally, the childminder ensures that her mandatory training in safeguarding and paediatric first aid is always current. n The childminder regularly assesses her learning environment and curriculum delivery. She evaluates her practice to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, considering feedback from parents, other childminders and her local authority early years adviser.

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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 introduce new vocabulary to young children in a planned and targeted way to extend their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY286723 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10392514 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 29 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Cambridge Heath, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates on weekdays, between 8am and 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5. She is registered to work with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed how she ensures that the areas used by children are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning n The inspector viewed relevant documents as part of the inspection. n The inspector read parents' written views of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

29 May 2025 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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