Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2015 21 June 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and keeps her premises safe and suitable for children. She uses a range of procedures to help promote children's welfare.  The childminder demonstrates knowledge and understanding of children's learning and development. She makes sure children learn through play and have free access to age- appropriate resources.  The childminder values children's health and works with parents to promote a healthy lifestyle at home and at her setting.  The childminder knows how to promote good behaviour. She role-models good behaviour and encourages children to be polite and respect each other.  The childminder understands the value of partnerships with parents. She keeps them informed about their children's learning and development to provide consistency in their education at home and at her setting.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder relating to safeguarding, self- evaluation, learning and development, and care practices.  The inspector sampled documentation relating to children's care and learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, her qualifications, and her policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the safety of the premises and the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135433 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1007309 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 21 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in the Ponders End area of the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children present at the inspection.

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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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