Perry-Reid, Sophie Ruth

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder offers outstanding care, teaching and learning experiences for children. She provides a learning environment that is carefully arranged and rich in resources for children, so they are consistently engaged, actively exploring and experimenting with new ideas. Warm, nurturing relationships with the childminder help them flourish and develop with confidence. Individually tailored settling-in periods foster a strong sense of emotional security, helping children feel comfortable and respected.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is deeply committed to helping every child flourish, setting ambitious next steps tailored to their individual needs. She models expected behaviours calmly and consistently, creating a nurturing space where children feel safe and inspired and make exceptional progress. Effective assessment means that gaps in children's development are quickly identified and appropriate support is put in place.

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The provision is outstanding

Outdoor learning is highly valued here. Daily walks to local parks and nearby woods build children's core strength and promote their health and well-being. Children develop their observation skills as they search for minibeasts and learn how to care for nature. Activities like climbing and leaping from logs offer opportunities for children to take managed risks while developing their muscle strength. This learning is further embedded through books, songs and resources, which help children make connections in the world around them.

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n The childminder superbly facilitates conversations with children. By commenting, questioning and asking interesting questions, she expertly builds children's vocabulary and introduces new language. For example, when children point to a picture of a worm in a book, the childminder adds new words, reminding them of the 'long', 'slimy', 'wriggly' one they saw in the woods. They copy her actions as she demonstrates how a worm moves to help develop their hand-eye coordination. Additionally, the childminder uses basic signs to enhance children's communication. n The childminder has outstanding knowledge on how children learn and develop. Furthermore, she provides a rich and ambitious curriculum through a variety of exciting and educational activities, which ensure children make rapid progress in their overall development. n Children take part in small-group activities with enthusiasm and excitement. They giggle excitedly as the childminder expertly creates suspense as they wait

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for a streamer to flutter over them. She encourages them to patiently notice changes as they squeeze coloured water over white powder paint. For children

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17 June 2025 who are finding it difficult to wait their turn, she offers constant praise and reassurances. As a result, all children are able to fully participate and benefit from learning. n The childminder places great importance on continually helping children to understand and regulate their emotions. For example, before lunch, when children are tired and unsettled, she calmly supports them in recognising the need for food and rest. This highly nurturing approach encourages children to rapidly build self-awareness and develop the skills to identify and manage their feelings and behaviour. n Children display resilience as they build their self-help skills. For instance, they focus on finding their shoes when getting ready for outdoor play. They show excitement and curiosity when the childminder playfully prompts them to match pairs. Plenty of praise and encouragement means that children experience a

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sense of pride in their achievements, nurturing their self-esteem and confidence. n Nappy changing is calm and respectful for children. The childminder gently guides them through the routine, using visual cues to help them understand what is being asked of them. She captures their attention and keeps them engaged by singing familiar rhymes and songs throughout. This promotes children's sense of well-being. n Children are offered rich and varied opportunities to celebrate differences and similarities. They join in community celebrations, helping them to understand the rich and diverse community in which they live. The childminder further embeds this learning by providing activities to support children's interests and extending conversations about what they have seen. n The childminder works closely with parents who, share that their children learn and thrive while they are with her. They praise the excellent communication

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between them and value the thoughtful parenting advice she offers, which helps to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder continually seeks out training to further her knowledge and is highly committed to her own professional development. She is a member of a national childminding network and works with the local authority to support her practice.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2724018 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10394849 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 0 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The setting is open Monday to Wednesday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector gained some views from parents about the childminder and her provision. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children. n A leadership discussion was held with the childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk of her provision and explained her approach to learning.

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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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