Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a variety of activities and experiences that support children's understanding of how to care for animals and their habitats. As a result, children's understanding of the natural world is promoted well.  Strong partnerships with parents and other partnerships are established from the outset. Detailed information from parents, and their contributions to children's assessments, ensures children's learning is supported at home.  The childminder ensures that children can play in a safe environment, both indoors and outdoors, as she assessess and addresses potential risks.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the seven areas of learning and development, and provides a good range of resources to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder builds strong relationships with the children. Consequently, children are happy, feel safe and secure, and are ready to learn.  The childminder uses consistent praise and encouragement for achievements both big

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This provision is good

and small. As a result, children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer healthy options with children to reinforce their awareness of a healthy lifestyle.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 consistently develop children's understanding of how to make healthy choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children playing inside and outside, and toured the home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's details, attendance records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the systems for self-evaluation process and further action plans with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development because the childminder's systems to assess, observe, and plan for children's next steps for learning are effective. The childminder chats to children consistently, and effectively extends their thinking by using skilful questioning techniques. She supports their developing language and self-esteem as she offers simple words and sounds to mimic, and praises and praises their responses. Children develop their understanding of the natural world and animals as they help the childminder to feed the goats. During imaginative play, she extends children's learning by asking, 'Do we need more?' and encourages children to count the number of scoops of pasta they put in a bowl. This develops children's mathematical awareness of measures and numbers. Children develop skills in cooperation and turn taking as they play games. This promotes children's

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who attend. This is good

personal, social and emotional development, and helps to prepare them for the next stages in their learning.

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good

The childminder has built strong and secure bonds with the children, and this effectively helps develop their physical and emotional well-being. She gathers information from parents about their routines, likes, dislikes and dietary requirements to promote continuity of care and provide support during the settling-in process. The childminder generally promotes healthy lifestyles well. She provides daily opportunities for children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. She offers healthy snacks, such as fruit, and encourages children to try new foods. However, she does not consistently offer healthy drinks to children, to maximise their learning of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves and others safe during daily routines. The childminder effectively develops children's independent learning, which supports their confidence and helps them make good progress through the next stages of their development.

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provision is good

The childminder promotes children's safety and welfare well. She has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that would indicate a child is at risk, and has guidelines and procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She has a wide range of written policies and procedures that she shares with parents. The childminder supervises children closely to safeguard their welfare and safety. The childminder has good systems for self- evaluation, which she uses to reflect on her practice. She is able to accurately identify areas of strength and those areas that need improvement. She monitors the planning and assessment and keeps parents informed about children's learning and development using learning journals, progress checks and daily diaries. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429298 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 777445 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder first registered in 2011. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder is registered on the Early years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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