Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to plan the environment so that resources provide challenge and interest for children.  The childminder has a warm and friendly manner. This enables her to be a positive role model for children, to help them feel emotionally secure in her care.  The childminder is well prepared and confident about how to plan for children's next steps of learning. She has appropriate systems to observe children and assess their progress so that they are well prepared for their next stages of learning.  The childminder is very experienced at, and understands the importance of working closely with parents and staff at other settings children attend. She recognises the benefits of sharing information so that she can provide consistent support for children's learning needs.  The childminder has attended safeguarding training recently. She has good knowledge

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The provision meets requirements

of child protection and understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of the child. She has considered the safe use of cameras and mobile phones in her policy.  The childminder provides a very clean, safe and well-organised environment. She conducts regular risk assessments to identify and minimise potential risks to children.  The childminder effectively organises her first-aid training and public liability insurance so she renews them well within the required date.  The childminder continuously improves her practice by training, researching further information, and gaining help and advice from early years professionals, to improve outcomes for children.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the childminder's home and garden and at the resources available for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to provide a range of activities and experiences for children to support their learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she keeps children safe and protects them from potential harm.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and documentation, including those for assessing children's development and for safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441872 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 887009 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works each weekday throughout most of the year. At the time of the inspection, there were no children, in the early years age range, on roll.

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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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