Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 23 January 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

 The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to plan activities that suit children's current interests and developmental needs.  The childminder is committed to keeping children safe and implements a robust safeguarding policy. Therefore, she effectively promotes children's welfare needs.  The childminder has a robust system for self-evaluation and includes the views of parents and children. This helps her monitor the quality of the setting and make plans to improve her practice.  The childminder attends training updates, and applies her knowledge and skills well to develop her practice. As a result, children are making good progress.  Children have developed secure bonds with the childminder because she provides a caring and loving environment. This enables children to develop confidence and a desire to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to develop their early reading and writing skills by enabling them to fully express their ideas and thoughts during everyday activities.  The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to fully develop their skills in critical thinking, for instance, through sorting and grouping different objects. Therefore, she does not fully promote their mathematical development in this respect.

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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

 create further opportunities for children to express their ideas and thoughts through everyday activities that encourage their early reading and writing abilities  create opportunities for children to think and solve problems, to enhance their mathematical development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the qualifications of the childminder and evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the childminder's written self-evaluation record that was discussed at the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching and learning is good because the childminder has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has developed robust systems for observation and assessment and plans specific activities to meet children's needs. For example, children made a shop counter with real carrots and potatoes. The childminder developed their sensory awareness by encouraging them to touch and feel the ingredients. She also promoted their communication and language development by using skilful questioning. As a result, children experience a rich learning environment overall. The childminder works in partnership with parents to obtain children's starting points on entry. She develops their skills further through carefully planned activities that promote their next steps in learning. Therefore, she effectively prepares children for their future learning.

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good

The childminder offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel secure and confident. As a result, children are motivated to learn through play. The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy eating by providing nutritious home-cooked meals. Children develop their independence by helping to prepare the table and serve themselves. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to develop healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources indoors and outdoors that they choose independently. The childminder plans very exciting outings and daily visits which help to provide children with daily exercise. The childminder uses the skills she has acquired during positive behaviour training, to effectively reinforce her expectations to children. She also works with parents to provide continuity in this respect.

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provision is good

The childminder has developed a robust system for self-evaluation which she uses well to evaluate her practice and make effective plans for improvement. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. Furthermore, she attends training to support her good practice to ensure her skills are up to date and to meet the needs of all children. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's stages of development and is able to identify any gaps in their learning through careful observations. She has good links with the other professionals and know how to access additional support if she needs to. Therefore, she improves outcomes for all children effectively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135769 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 841134 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She 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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