Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2015 28 April 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always use her assessments of children's learning and development to full effect to plan for the next steps in their learning. As a result, activities do not always provide challenge, to help children make good progress.  The childminder lacks an understanding of the process for carrying out a progress check at age two years. This means that she does not use this aspect of assessment to identify any gaps in children's learning.  Children have limited opportunities to experience sensory play to further support their creativity.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder promotes positive behaviour consistently and has clear boundaries and a sensitive approach, appropriate to children's age and stage of development. She provides a safe environment and responds well to children's care needs.  The childminder provides an inclusive setting, which enables children of all abilities and backgrounds to feel included. She regularly communicates with parents and this helps her include children's interests in her home environment.  The childminder and her assistant work effectively together. They use each other's strengths, and deploy themselves effectively, to meet children's individual care needs and help them gain some useful skills for their future learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that assessments of what children know and can do are used consistently and effectively to plan for their next stages in learning  develop an understanding of what is required to review and check children's progress when they are aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary of their children's development.

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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

 develop more opportunities for children to experience sensory play to enhance their creative development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's, and her assistant's, interactions with them.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views during the inspection.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder does not have a clear understanding of all the learning and development requirements. She observes children's development and progress suitably, but does not always make good use of the information gained to plan children's future learning well. Furthermore, the childminder lacks understanding of the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This means she does not identify or provide parents in writing, as required, details of children's strengths or any areas where their progress is less than expected. The childminder provides an adequate range of resources and children make their own decisions about what they would like to play with. She talks with children during their play and encourages them to explore with construction bricks and shape sorters. This helps them develop their early speaking skills, as well as, an awareness of how to problem solve. Children benefit from some creative play

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who attend. This requires improvement

opportunities. They enjoy role-play activities and explore sound with musical instruments. However, the childminder offers fewer opportunities for children to explore messy play activities, such as foam, paints, sand and water.

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requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant provide children with a warm, welcoming and friendly home. Children settle quickly, form secure relationships and are happy and content in their care, this develops their emotional well-being. Younger children enjoy cuddles and benefit from familiar routines that are consistent with their experiences at home, which help them feel secure. The childminder provides a secure and safe environment in which children can explore. She offers children lots of positive praise throughout daily activities and routines to acknowledge their efforts. This helps to build children's self-esteem and supports their future learning. The childminder provides a calm atmosphere in which children learn to be kind and caring. Consequently, children are extremely well behaved. The childminder promotes children's good health well. They benefit from regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air to develop their physical skills.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection to keep children safe. They supervise children effectively and maintain a safe environment for themThe childminder works closely with her assistant to monitor their practice and to promote a consistent approach to caring for the children. The childminder is keen to continue working with the local authority advisor, as well as, attend further training courses to improve the quality of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364386 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 844252 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works with an assistant and offers full-time and/or part-time care from 7am to 7pm, all year. 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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