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 provides an exciting and enriching environment for the children to explore. Children are happy and feel secure in the experienced childminder's home. They enjoy affectionate cuddles with her and confidently seek comfort and reassurance. The childminder responds with kindness. She speaks to the children gently and offers consistent praise. For example, during a magnetic shape activity, she offers encouragement and positive feedback. Children smile and develop their self-esteem and well-being. The childminder has high expectations of children and manages their behaviour successfully. Children behave well. They listen and follow instructions, helping to tidy away the resources once the activity is finished.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates an environment that guides her curriculum well. She takes time to help children settle in and learns about their favourite toys. This information is then used to provide routines and a curriculum that meets all children's needs and interests. The childminder has an ambitious curriculum that supports all children to make good progress. The childminder is aware of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities by seeking appropriate advice. Children have the opportunity to learn about the natural world around them. The childminder plans trips to the local community garden where children explore growth as they pick freshly grown raspberries from the garden.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills within daily routines and activities. She encourages young children to become successful at feeding themselves and praises their efforts. Children develop a positive attitude towards all learning. They are motivated, concentrate well and enjoy their activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places strong emphasis on promoting literacy and nurturing a love of books and reading. Her engaging and interactive storytelling methods captivate children's interest. She encourages them to explore and discuss the illustrations on each page. Children recall parts of the story and repeat familiar phrases, which supports them to expand their vocabulary. n Parents speak warmly of the childminder. They highlight the high standard of care and effective communication she provides. They report receiving regular and detailed information about their children's daily activities and care routines. Parents feel well informed about their children's development and individual next steps. However, the approach to sharing information with other professionals and schools requires strengthening to ensure the continuity of children's learning and care. This includes when children transition from other settings or start

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need to do better?

9 June 2025 n The childminder promotes positive behaviour by modelling respectful and kind interactions. She encourages children to express their feelings and needs by labelling different emotions. She supports children's development of their social skills and helps them learn to understand their feelings. n Children have opportunities to practise their physical skills. They go on trips to the local park to run around in the fresh air. Children also enjoy playing in the childminder's garden. The childminder provides them with a range of opportunities to build and strengthen their larger muscles using bicycles and climbing equipment. n The childminder is committed to maintaining and improving her skills and knowledge. She keeps first-aid and safeguarding knowledge up to date by going on regular courses. The childminder reflects on her work regularly and identifies areas for improvement. She recognises the importance of updating her

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need to do better?

curriculum knowledge to continue to raise the level of teaching to an even higher standard. n The childminder creates opportunities to bring counting and numbers into activities. Children count fruit on their plates and discuss the words 'more' and 'less'. This supports children to develop their early knowledge of mathematical language. n Children learn about cultural diversity and other celebrations from around the world. The childminder shares books with the children that help them learn about cultures beyond their own. In addition, she thoughtfully plans meaningful, hands-on experiences that help children learn about and engage with their local community.

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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 strengthen collaboration with professionals and external settings to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning and development n continue to update knowledge to enhance the quality of teaching further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478113 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10380690 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation of an activity to assess the quality of education. n The inspector took account of the views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 June 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

9 June 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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