Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 22 January 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 Requires improvement 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 lacks an understanding of the process for carrying out the required progress check for two-year-old children and provide parents with a summary of their child's development.  The childminder does not have a robust knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Furthermore, she does not have a written statement about the procedures to follow, which is a breach of the requirements for the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not evaluate her practice and therefore, there is a lack of focus on addressing training needs to help her to identify areas for development to support her plans for continuous improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder uses suitable teaching techniques to extend and challenge children's growing communication skills. She interacts well with children during their play, asking them relevant questions to develop their thinking and problem-solving skills.  The childminder effectively promotes hygiene routines. She completes daily risk assessments to ensure children can play in a safe environment.  The childminder provides an inclusive setting, which enables children of all abilities and backgrounds to feel included. She regularly communicates with parents to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care.

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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

 develop an understanding of and complete the required progress check for children cared for between the ages of two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development  improve knowledge and understanding of the policies and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and their role in child protection, in order to have a full understanding of who to contact in the event of any concerns about a child.

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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

 develop systems for monitoring the quality of the provision to identify areas of strength and further development in order to drive improvement.

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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 and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children from abuse and neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of the procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard children from abuse and neglect (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.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has a suitable awareness of the learning and development requirements. She sufficiently observes children's achievements and plans activities that build on their interests and skills. This helps the childminder to adequately introduce children to new challenges, given their capabilities and interests on entry. However, the childminder lacks understanding of the required progress check for two-year-old children. This means she does not formally identify children's strengths or any areas where children's progress is less than expected. Nevertheless, the childminder supports children's learning while they engage in play. For example, children had fun matching objects, shapes and numbers on boards. The childminder promoted children's learning further by asking them to identify the objects on the flash cards, the primary colours and to count the buttons when threading. These activities help children to build skills for their future learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a child-friendly homely environment where children feel safe and secure. She is consistent in her routines and the ways she manages children's behaviour and offers lots of meaningful praise and encouragement. As a result, children are well behaved. The childminder encourages children to develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs to prepare them well for their next stage in learning. Children benefit from a healthy range of food and have regular opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They visit the park and playgroups to develop their social skills and physical abilities.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has appropriate knowledge of the signs and symptoms when a child is at risk of harm and understands the requirement to report concerns. However, she is not clear on reporting procedures to alert the appropriate services, although she says that she would seek advice from Ofsted which minimises the risk to children. Furthermore, she has not kept up to date with the revisions to the Early Years Foundation Stage since her previous inspection. Consequently, she does not use assessment effectively to identify and address any gaps in children's learning and share these with parents. The childminder keeps up to date with any changes by using the internet for research. This helps her to monitor and support her assistant in her role. However, as the childminder does not currently evaluate her practice, she does not identify training needs and address weaknesses to raise the quality of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135546 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 841126 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the N9 postcode area of the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers full- and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 7pm, 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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