Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to observe and assess children's progress to help them develop and learn.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being. She has systems to gather information from parents regarding children's dietary, medical and care needs to support thier well-being.  The childminder understands the value of working with partnership with parents to promote continuity of care and learning for children.  The childminder keeps documentation required for the safe management of children. This includes attendance registers, the record of risk assessments and valid public liability insurance. The childminder's premises are safe and secure. There is a range of toys and equipment that are developmentally appropriate for the needs of young children.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of

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The provision meets requirements

abuse and what to do if she had any safeguarding concerns about a child's welfare.

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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 sampled the childminder's policies and procedures and discussed how she would use them when caring for children.  The inspector discussed, with the childminder, how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children.  The inspector took a tour of the premises, including the areas she plans to use for childminding.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans for the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442745 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 881174 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three children, in Ponders End within the London Borough of Enfield. At time of inspection, there were no children on roll.

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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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