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 supports children to form close attachments with her, and she helps them to settle quickly. The childminder provides a welcoming home environment and a flexible routine that meet individual children's needs. For example, children rest between their play to be re-energised for the afternoon activities. The childminder acts as a positive role model for children to copy and learn from. Subsequently, children learn to behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. She offers a wide range of resources and encourages independent exploration to develop their skills. For example, the childminder provides puzzles, play dough and building blocks for children to develop their small muscles, early writing preparation and creative skills. She introduces them to mathematical concepts through play. For instance, children learn to recognise the sizes of different resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes good use of children's play to encourage their interactions with others and to develop their social skills. Children learn to express themselves confidently. The childminder encourages children to make decisions and to recognise risks in their play. She arranges for them to use the communal playgrounds to develop their larger muscles. Children learn to keep themselves safe, to be resilient and to persevere during challenging activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning well. She knows what individual children need to do in order to move them on to the next stage in their learning. The childminder uses this information to plan activities for children to make good progress with their development, in relation to their starting points. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For instance, she asks them questions to develop their speaking and listening skills. Children develop their language skills through repetition of words. n The childminder arranges regular outdoor activities, such as the use of the climbing frame and slide, to help strengthen their physical skills. Children show very keen interests in these activities. They demonstrate good balance, coordination and mobility. n The childminder uses children's play to develop their early mathematics skills well. For example, she encourages them to count different items in their play

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need to do better?

and to recognise numbers and shapes. Children develop good sorting and problem-solving skills. n The childminder provides good opportunities to develop children's understanding of the world. She helps to increase their awareness of technology and living

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need to do better?

16 May 2025 things. For example, children learn to use push-button toys appropriately. They learn about the community and people through cultural activities. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. For example, she encourages them to manage small tasks on their own and to share their resources with others. During their play, children display good concentration, and they are clear about their own likes and dislikes. n The childminder helps children to develop healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she encourages them to keep active, to eat healthily and to wash their hands at appropriate times. n The childminder supports children to develop positive behaviour by setting clear boundaries and having high expectations of them. For instance, she models the use of positive language and behaviour to help them handle challenging situations. Children learn to be respectful, kind and helpful to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder maintains her professional development well. For example, she completes the required statutory training and attends the local authority childminder networking groups. She uses her new knowledge and skills to strengthen her interaction with children and to support their learning. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively, and she identifies her strengths and areas for development. For instance, the childminder works with parents to support children who struggle to manage their behaviour. However, she does not consistently inform parents of ways to extend children's learning at home and to support the next steps in their development. n The childminder provides activities for children to practise making marks to develop their early writing skills. She does not plan for children who show little interest in books to engage them in regular reading activities, to help develop their love for stories and to strengthen their literacy skills.

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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 enhance partnerships with parents to ensure continuity in children's learning at home and to help develop further their skills n increase opportunities for children to develop their love for stories to help strengthen their literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390088 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10388271 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Stepney Green, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed with the childminder how she implements the educational programmes for the children. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together. n The inspector observed the children and spoke with the childminder during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback about the childminder to the inspector. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including attendance records and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

16 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

16 May 2025 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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