Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 March 2015 24 June 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Partnerships with other early years professionals are well established. This ensures a consentient approach to meet children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder has a comprehensive system in place for assessing children's achievements and identifying their next steps in learning to move them on in their learning and development. These allow the childminder to effectively monitor children's progress to ensure she can identify any gaps in their learning.  All required records are well organised. The childminder knows how to effectively implement safeguarding policies and procedures to protect and promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder ensures she has robust systems in place to risk assess the indoor and outdoor areas, so children can explore safely.  The childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious foods. She takes account of children's dietary needs and preferences when planning meals for the children, to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to play with natural and real items to build on their curiosity and enhance their imagination.  There are not always regular opportunities for children to make marks and learn about writing for a different purpose, to increase their understanding that print carries meaning.

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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

 increase the range of resources, such as natural resources and real objects, in the role play area to continue building on children's curiosity during their imaginary play  encourage children to make marks in different ways and for different purposes, to increase their pre-writing skills and understanding that print carries meaning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.  The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documentation, such as the records of attendance, children's personal information forms, observation and assessment records, and training certificates.  The inspector took a tour of the premises the childminder uses for children.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder continually updates her knowledge and develops skills for carrying out observations and assessments. She gathers effective information from parents about their children's interests and abilities in order to find out about their existing skills on entry. Children's creativity is fostered by the childminder as she provides good opportunities to freely draw on a variety of paper and materials. However, opportunities to teach children about writing for different purposes, like making shopping lists while pretending to go shopping, are not maximised. Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources that they choose for themselves. However, there are not always natural resources available to enhance their imaginary play. The childminder introduces a variety of activities to promote children's communication and language skills. She models the correct use of language, shows interest in what they say and skilfully asks questions to help children express their

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who attend. This is good

ideas. This helps children to acquire the skills that they need for their future learning.

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good

The childminder makes sure that children have daily opportunities to go out in the fresh air and to take part in daily physical exercise. She plans outings with children where they can access large play equipment and take nature walks. Children learn how to keep safe as the childminder regularly practises the emergency evacuation drill with them to help them become aware of the procedure. In addition to this, the children also learn about road safety when out on trips. Children are happy due to the warmth and affection they receive from the childminder. They feel valued, and in turn this helps them to develop their self-confidence. The childminder manages children's behaviour calmly and sensitively. She helps children to understand why certain behaviour is not acceptable.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and safeguarding procedures. She knows how to proceed if she has any concerns about the children's welfare and how to respond to an allegation. The childminder keeps and maintains relevant records for the safe management of the children. This supports children's welfare. The childminder has attended a number of training courses. These have enabled her to have a clear understanding of how children learn, and to make good links between assessments and planning of activities to extend children's learning. The childminder keeps a self-evaluation plan, which she reviews annually to assess the quality of care and learning she provides for the children and the service she offers to parents. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continue to improve the outcome for children. The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. She places great

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provision is good

emphasis on the daily sharing of information with them to promote consistency of care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135837 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 841138 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. Access to the home is gained via two steps.

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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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