Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children's language is very well promoted as the childminder is skilled in talking, listening and responding appropriately to their early attempts at communication.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder because she provides a caring and calm environment. This enables them to relax, fully enjoy their learning and make good progress.  The childminder makes good use of the revised guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage in the observation, assessment and planning systems helping children to make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children are not fully accessing a stimulating outdoor environment with toys and activities that promote their learning and challenge on a larger more active scale.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and saw where children slept.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector walked with the childminder and minded children to pick up children from pre-school.  The inspector looked at the children's assessment and planning records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and two children in a terraced house in the London borough of Enfield. The whole of the premises is used for childminding purposes. The bathroom is located on the first floor. There is a garden for outdoor play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has completed basic training, including first aid and child protection and updates her knowledge through specific courses such as food hygiene. She attends a childminder group and the local children's centre. She visits the local park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently five children on roll, three are in the early years age group who attend for a variety of sessions, two are school-age children who attend before and after school. The childminder provides care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday except for family holidays.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 increase opportunities for children to learn in the outdoor environment

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who attend

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and children make good progress from their starting points. She plans suitable indoor activities across the seven areas of learning. Babies emerging language is very well supported as the childminder gives them plenty of sensitive individual attention. She looks into their eyes, smiling and laughing, listening to them and repeating the sounds they make.

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who attend

Through the childminder's precise observations, she understands the children's interests. She uses this knowledge in her plans to provide a variety of simulating resources. This helps prepare them for their next step in learning, and to be ready for school. Favourite toy cars are always available and children's learning is extended through an abundant range of technological wheeled toys. Children are fascinated by these toys for a sustained period of time. They actively explore the movement of one of the toys and the resulting action. Balls are put in through the top and pop out of the back. They use the switches to turn the machine on and off and to change the operation of the toy. This greatly encourages their concentration and enthusiasm for learning.

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who attend

The childminder currently completes regular development reports on the children. She links these to the stages of development for their age and then identifies areas to progress them to the next step. She uses photos well to show the activities children participate in and the progress they have made. She encourages parents to share what they know about their children and informs them of their child's development. This two-way flow of information between parents, childminder and other professionals helps to support children's progress and narrow any identified gaps in their achievements.

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who attend

Children move with control around the childminder's home. She uses the familiar routines to effectively encourage children's physical development. Young children begin to show some control as they are encouraged to use a spoon and fork at meal times. Babies develop comfortable ways of grasping objects as they are given a spoon to hold while the childminder feeds them. The childminder takes children to local toddler groups where they participate in suitable creative art activities and music times. During the school holidays, the childminder takes the older children on enjoyable and interesting outings to local museums and central London parks. However, children only use the garden in the better weather and they spend some time each day in pushchairs on the school run. The childminder has not included these times in her planning, so children have fewer opportunities to investigate the natural world and their learning on a larger more active

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children's needs feeling and interests. This fosters their sense of belonging very well. She knows the children well and use this knowledge to ensure they are quickly involved in their play and settle easily. Care practices are undertaken in a calm and warm manner and babies are learning through their senses to feel safe and confident. The childminder uses songs, gentle touching and smiles giving children time to respond during the nappy changing routine. Children sleep in quiet and comfortable space with their predicable routines helping them to feel secure. The childminder is a good role model, she encourages good behaviour in the children and they play fairly alongside others. The childminder provides sensitive reassurance to help children understand the feelings of others. She works closely with parents to set clear boundaries for the children's behaviour and has appropriate discussions with the schools

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

the children attend. This supports an appropriate continuity of care with a planned transition to school.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have healthy meals and the childminder respects children's likes and dislikes by making changes to the planned menu to offer an alternative. Children have opportunities to play actively as older children visit the park with the childminder. Children learn an awareness of safety as they practice the emergency evacuation drill with the childminder. Younger children are learning about road safety as they watch the older children waiting at the kerb until the childminder checks that it is safe to cross.

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provision

The childminder has a strong understanding of safeguarding and the welfare requirements. She has attended recent child protection training so that she is sure about the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has a comprehensive portfolio of information to support her work with the children and families. The childminder obtains all the required information on the children and ensures she has permission from the parents for various care processes including giving medication. Parents are provided with paper copies of all of the childminder's procedures to ensure they are fully informed about the care of their children while they are in her charge. The childminder completes regular risk assessments to maintain children's safety in her home and during outings.

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provision

The childminder monitors the progress of the children with her confident use of the guidance 'Development Matters in the early Years Foundation Stage'. She has several useful reference books on how children learn and activity ideas to ensure children are occupied with useful and stimulating pursuits.

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provision

The childminder has a clear focus on evaluation and planning for improvement. She uses the support of the local authority advice service and training to review her practice. Following the safeguarding training, the childminder has revised her use of social networking sites to ensure the protection of all children. The childminder plans to use e- mail to extend the communication systems that are already effective and in place with parents and other professionals. The childminder shares appropriate information and involves parents in their child's continuous learning and development. Parents state they are happy with the care their children receive.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441507 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 880695 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply: Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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