Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/10/2014 28/10/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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

 The childminder promotes children's language very well. She is skilled at talking, listening and responding to children's early attempts at communication.  The childminder provides a warm and caring environment, where children feel happy and content and enjoy the positive interactions they share with her.  The childminder plans activities based on children's interests. This helps children to make good progress in their learning given their interests and capabilities on entry.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make better use of the outdoor environment to promote children's learning by providing activities and resources across all seven areas of learning.  Children have fewer opportunities to experience messy play freely to support their creativity.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 the children's activities and the childminder's interaction with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed parent feedback by sampling parent questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband, adult son and her two school-aged daughters in Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works from her home with another childminder. She uses the whole of the ground floor for childminding purposes. Children have access to a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She offers full and part-time care from 7.30am to 7pm, before, during and after school and in the school holidays. There are currently eight children on roll in the early years group, when working with another childminder. The childminder takes and collects children from the local schools and takes children to the park, children's centres, libraries and playgroups. The childminder has an early years degree.

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

 provide a wider range of outdoor opportunities for children to enhance their learning in all areas, such as mark making, creativity and exploration

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

 provide more opportunities for children to freely experience messy play, to enhance their sensory learning experiences

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who attend

Children play happily in a welcoming and caring environment. The childminder is very enthusiastic and she demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses initial observations and information gathered from parents, who complete, 'All about me' information sheets, to identify children's capabilities and interests on entry. The childminder then carries out observations and assessments to help her plan for children's next steps in their learning. This effectively helps her to support children's individual learning and development and to plan tailored activities that meet their individual needs. The childminder encourages parents to contribute to their children's learning by informing her about their children's achievements so far. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning, given their abilities on entry. Furthermore, the childminder completes the required progress checks for two-year-

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who attend

old children and shares these with parents. This helps the childminder to identify any gaps in children's learning at an early age. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to support and challenge children's growing communication skills. She interacts well with the children during their play asking them relevant questions to make them think. Children's vocabulary is wide and the childminder supports this further as she introduces new words throughout their play. Children show interest in books and enjoy story times by cuddling up to the childminder and actively listening to the story. They have great fun and there is lots of laughter as they listen and join in during story telling. These activities help children to build skills for their future lives.

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who attend

The childminder provides a good range of resources and children make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. For example, children enjoyed making musical instruments out of plastic bottles and rice. The childminder extended their learning further as she encouraged the children to talk about the instruments they made. She then complemented the activity by planning a singing and dancing session where children used their musical instruments to make sounds and dance to the rhythm. However, the childminder offers fewer opportunities for younger children to explore freely with messy play activities, such as sand and water.

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who attend

Children enjoy using new skills to solve problems and to count. For example, the childminder encouraged the children to count the strawberries in their plates. She extended the activity to promote children's early skills in mathematics by using language such as, one more strawberry or one less. These routine activities help children to make good progress for their future lives. Furthermore, the childminder plans activities, such as exploring with numbers, colours, shapes and sizes. These experiences further enhance children's mathematical learning and critical thinking skills.

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who attend

Children enjoy physical activities both indoors and outdoors and in all weathers, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise. They use a variety of equipment such as the trampoline, wheeled cars and push along toys to practise and extend their physical skills. However, although children enjoy playing in the garden, resources and activities covering all areas of learning are not in place to further extend children's development. For example, there were fewer resources to help children with their mark making, creative and exploration skills. The childminder provides a good variety of multicultural resources, such as dolls, posters and books. This helps children develop a good awareness and understanding of the world around them as she teaches them about different cultures, beliefs and diverse needs.

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

Children have good relationships with the childminder. They settle quickly, form secure attachments and are happy and content in her care. Children benefit from familiar routines that are consistent with their experiences at home, which help them feel secure. The childminder is caring and attentive to their needs. For example, children readily go the childminder for a cuddle when they feel tired, or to share a book or a toy. These good relationships help to foster children's emotional and physical well-being. The childminder uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She acknowledges their achievements through frequent and meaningful praise and encouragement. Consequently, children have a sense of pride for their achievements and behave well. Children practise regular evacuation drills to help them to become familiar with the procedures, so that they learn to leave the premises quickly and in a safe

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

manner. This helps to raise their awareness of safe practices in an emergency.

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

The childminder follows consistently good hygiene practices to promote children's well- being. She supports younger children by encouraging them to wash their hands independently before eating their snacks and meals, and after using the toilet. As a result, children begin to become independent in their self-care skills. The childminder provides children with a healthy, balanced diet. At snack time, children enjoy nutritious healthy snacks such as fruit and vegetables. Children have constant access to water. By providing children with a wide variety of healthy snacks and meals, the childminder helps children learn to make healthy choices from an early age. In addition, the childminder holds meaningful discussions with the children about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. For example, she reminded them how fruit is good for them and helps them to grow strong. Children play outside every day. They benefit from trips to the park, library and children's

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

centres. This helps children to enjoy the fresh air and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder promotes children's welfare well because she has a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities in safeguarding and protecting children. In addition, the childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children as they play. She carries out regular risk assessments and records any hazards that need addressing. Furthermore, the childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to guide her practice effectively and shares these with the parents.

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provision

Overall, the childminder shows a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She effectively uses information taken from observations to monitor children's progress and identify next steps in learning. She refers to guidance on children's development to identify where children are within their expected levels of learning and development. This helps her to meet the individual learning needs of all children. The childminder monitors and reflects on her practice well to make continuous improvements. She is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly seeks training and support. Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed all the recommendations, which has had a positive impact on children's learning and care.

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provision

The childminder understands the value of working effectively with parents and carers. She informs parents of their children's care and routines each day and regularly asks parents for feedback to help her make continuous improvements to her practice. Parents' written comments indicate that they are very happy with the care and activities the childminder provides for their children. The childminder works closely in partnership with any other settings children attend. She is aware of the importance to work with other agencies if the need arises.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY392780 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 844696 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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:

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Type of provision

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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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