Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 May 2015 25 November 2009

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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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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance. This is a breach of the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not always provide children with access to mark-making equipment and art resources to further stimulate their learning.  The childminder does not provide children access to a broad range of resources that reflect positive images of diversity, to help them to recognise and respect differences.

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It has the following strengths

 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 effectively promotes hygiene routines. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards to children.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents, which help to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure an accurate daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is kept.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to freely access a range of creative resources, in particular mark-making equipment and art resources  extend the range of resources promoting positive images of people to enhance children's understanding and respect for differences in the world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses good teaching techniques to promote and challenge children's growing communication skills. For example, children enjoyed wearing costumes and pretended they were having a picnic; the childminder promoted children's learning further by asking them relevant questions to make them think and extend their vocabulary. Children benefit from some creative play opportunities. For example, they enjoyed role play activities and explored with bubbles and foam in the childminder's garden. However, there are limited opportunities for children to easily access mark-making resources. The childminder effectively teaches children mathematical skills. For example, children laid out foam number puzzles and identified the numbers as they sequenced them in the correct order. She extends their learning further by asking them to identify the colours, shapes and

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who attend. This is good

sizes. These activities help children to build skills for their future lives.

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requires improvement

Children are confident in the childminder's care and build positive relationships with her. The childminder reminds children about staying safe throughout activities and they learn to take safe risks as they use the play equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills by managing many of their own personal care needs. For example, children help to tidy up and independently put on their own costumes and shoes. This helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning. Furthermore, the childminder promotes children's good health appropriately. For example, children benefit from a healthy range of nutritious food and have regular opportunities for daily outdoor exercise and fresh air. Children are beginning to appreciate the wider world and learn about different cultures. However, there are not many resources available to help children to learn about diversity and to understand differences through

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable understanding of her responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection issues. However, she does not properly keep all required records, such as children's daily registers. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She has good working relationships with parents, sharing information regularly, both verbally and through a daily diary. The childminder demonstrates a reasonable capacity to improve. For example, she recently attended training on allergies and nutritional awareness to improve children's menus and overall well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379365 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 829612 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 25 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday from 8am to 6pm, 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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