Childminder 135467

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 6 March 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 Outstanding 1

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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 knows children very well and provides a balanced range of activities. She interacts well with children to meet their learning and development needs.  The childminder treats children as individuals and makes sure they have a happy and productive time in her care.  The children behave exceptionally well, follow the rules and use their good manners extremely well. This is because the childminder is an excellent role model.  The childminder has developed good observation and assessment systems to identify children's learning needs. Consequently, planning successfully targets any gaps identified in children's learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities in keeping children safe and how to recognise any safeguarding issues. This means that she promotes children's welfare needs effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder makes sure children go outside every day, but sometimes activities provided outside are not consistently challenging, so do not fully extend children's learning.

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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

 strengthen the provision of challenging activities outside, to fully promote children's learning in this environment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and childminder's interactions with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observation records, planning and assessments and looked at registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, and looked at her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder understands the learning and development requirements and provides good support to children as they take part in their activities. Children can freely choose from a range of toys and resources that help them develop independence. Children initiate many activities themselves and the childminder encourages them to learn while playing alongside them. The childminder plans activities to suit the ages and interests of the children, to help them make good progress. For example, children practise planting as they learn about seasons. However, sometimes activities provided outside are not consistently challenging, so do not fully promote children's learning and development at such times. The childminder introduces mathematical language within children's play. For example, she compares the towers that children build with how tall the children are. The childminder and parents regularly exchange information about children's achievements.

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who attend. This is good

Parents also contribute to children's assessments and promote children's learning at home.

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outstanding

The childminder's home is extremely comfortable and well resourced. She makes sure it is safe by completing regular risk assessments. Children have exceptional relationships with the childminder and enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Consequently, they are very happy and confident, and share their experiences from home. Children follow excellent hygiene routines. For example, they remember to use tissues for wiping their noses and know to put them in a bin afterwards. This helps to keep children healthy and helps to prevents cross infection. Children benefit from regular visits to the park where they can be active and engage in physical play. The children are independent and are able to put their coats on, or choose their own activities. The childminder helps children to develop an exceptional knowledge and understanding of diversity by talking to them as their play. She also provides resources that enable children to learn, explore and

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outstanding

find out about the differences between people. As a result, children develop highly positive attitudes towards others as they prepare to move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder has met previous inspection recommendations well. She works in partnerships with early years advisors to ensure her practices are constantly improving. The childminder is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children and their parents. Consequently, she self-evaluates her effectiveness well and attends different courses to maintain her good knowledge. The childminder makes sure she obtains parents' and children's views about the care she provides. As a result, she continually improves her provision to meet their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135467 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 836436 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 6 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year.

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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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