Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 8 May 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 plans a wide variety of activities to extend children's development. As a result, children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder prepares healthy meals and snacks that meet with children's dietary requirements and help them develop good eating habits. She shares her menus with parents.  The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene to promote their well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which helps to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.  The childminder and her assistant work effectively together. They utilise each other's strengths and deploy themselves effectively to meet all children's needs.  The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly seeks training and support. She has attended training to support children with specific needs

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is no cosy space in the playroom where children can look at books on their own.  The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend older children's knowledge of mathematics, to enable them to understand basic concepts, such as simple calculation.

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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

 review the organisation of the environment to increase the opportunities for children to sit in comfort to look at books independently  extend opportunities for older children, during both adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences, to further develop their understanding of basic mathematical concepts.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, and the childminder's and her assistant's interaction with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses very good processes for assessing children's progress and ensures that her planning covers all aspects of learning. As a result, children are fully engaged in purposeful play which builds on their interests and they make good progress from their capabilities. The childminder uses good teaching techniques to challenge children's growing communication skills. She interacts well with them during their play, asking relevant questions that make them think. For example, children had fun playing with play dough and the childminder engaged them in conversation, teaching them about colours, numbers and shapes. This prepares children very well for their future learning when they move on to school. Toddlers' physical skills are promoted well by the childminder. For example, they enjoy exploring in the childminder's garden as they learn to balance and

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good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her assistant. They approach them for cuddles and display a good sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs. For example, they help to prepare snacks and tidy up. This helps children to prepare well for their next stage in learning and for school. The childminder is consistent in her routines and in the ways she manages children's behaviour. She is a good role model and plays alongside children, helping them to learn the skills they need to share, take turns and behave well. Consequently, children are well behaved and learn good social skills. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. Children benefit from regular trips to the park and children's playgroups to develop their physical and social skills. They are

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good

beginning to appreciate the wider world as they learn about different celebrations and festivals from around the world.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of their responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They know what to do should they have a child protection concern about a child in their care. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards. She evaluates her practice effectively and identifies relevant training for her assistant to support her in her role. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She regularly shares children's achievements with their parents and staff at other settings involved with children, to promote continuity in children's learning and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135795 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 836449 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works with an assistant and offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7am to 7.15pm, 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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