Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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

 Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder uses good teaching strategies, including effective systems for observing, assessing and planning for their next steps in learning and development.  The childminder provides clear and consistent boundaries. She praises children often, which actively boosts their confidence and interest in learning. As a result, children are well behaved.  The childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs, so that they are prepared well for their next stage in learning and for school.  The childminder is rigorous in promoting good safety. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards to children.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents, which helps to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully provide opportunities for children to experience the use of technology and enhance their understanding of how things work.  The childminder does not offer a wide range of resources that reflect different cultures and diversity, to help children recognise and respect similarities and differences.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use technology to increase their knowledge of how things work in the world around them  provide more opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and diversity in their day-to-day play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development needs well, in a very welcoming and children-centred environment. She plans challenging activities and uses good teaching skills to extend children's language and communication skills. For example, children enjoyed stories the childminder read to them and used paints to make colourful butterflies for their caterpillar theme. The childminder promoted children's learning further by asking them useful questions to make them think and extend their vocabulary, thoughts and ideas. The childminder effectively teaches children mathematical skills. For example, the children had fun counting the different types of pretend fruit that go into a pie. The childminder extended their learning further as she asked them to identify the different colours, and encouraged them to sort and match the different fruit. These activities help children to build skills for their future lives. However, there are not always

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who attend. This is good

opportunities for children to use technology to fully extend their knowledge about how things work and to understand more about the world.

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good

Children settle easily into the childminder's care as she is calm, gentle and caring. They benefit from familiar routines that are consistent with their experiences at home. Consequently, children are confident and display a good sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Children are beginning to appreciate the wider world as they learn about different celebrations and festivals from around the world. However, there are fewer resources available to help children to extend their knowledge of other cultures and to understand differences through their everyday play. The childminder helps children to learn about leading healthy lifestyles. They benefit from a healthy diet and enjoy regular exercise in the childminder's garden, as well as regular trips to the park and children's centres to develop their physical and social skills.

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provision is good

The childminder safeguards children well. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates a good capacity for continuous improvement and she attends regular training. For example, she recently attended training through her local children's centre, which has helped her to reflect on her planning and improve activities for children, such as sensory play. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements and monitors children's progress closely to identify any gaps in their learning. She works closely with parents by sharing her assessments and keeping them well informed about their children, through daily conversations and journals.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416398 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 738464 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full- and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6.15pm, 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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