McDonagh, Margaret

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 27 April 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 an exciting and wide range of activities that are specific to each child's learning needs; therefore, all children make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to be kind and have respect for other people's feelings. Consequently, she strongly fosters children's emotional development and as a result they behave very well.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of child protection and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder works closely in partnerships with parents and carers to promote continuity in children's care and education.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a good quality provision. She has completed several courses to update her knowledge and skills which has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder follows children's lead during play overall, she occasionally misses cues from children wishing to complete tasks they are engrossed in, to develop their play further.  The childminder does not always provide a broader range of natural resources for children to explore during play to build on their sensory learning experiences.

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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

 promote child-led play opportunities further by minimising adult involvement to enable children to complete tasks they are engrossed in  increase the range of resources by providing opportunities for children to explore natural materials to widen their sensory learning experiences in everyday play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's dining area, kitchen and garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of records including children's details, learning information, written policies, and a selection of other documents.  The inspector checked evidence of all household members' suitability and the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took into account the self-evaluation form for the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses assessment and planning systems effectively to tailor activities to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, she promotes mathematical learning by encouraging children to compare sizes and reinforces simple counting tasks. Her use of questioning is highly effective; this enables children to develop their thinking skills as they work out simple mathematical problems. Children's communication and language skills are developing well because the childminder supports them to think and respond to questions. Children are showing good skills in early literacy as the childminder ensures children engage in mark-making activities inside and outdoors using a range of materials, such as crayons, chalks and paints. The children learn about the world around them as they play with a wide range of small-world animals and discuss each one in detail. Overall, the childminder promotes learning in all areas of learning effectively. Therefore,

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who attend. This is good

children show they are gaining the skills required in preparation for the next stage of their learning.

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good

Young children benefit from receiving cuddles and reassurance from the childminder, which supports them in forming firm attachments. The childminder follows their individual care routines, ensuring she fosters their personal, social and emotional development well. Children learn to share and take turns as the childminder is a positive role model. She encourages them to make their own choices and decisions in play and to be independent in their self-care skills. Furthermore, she promotes healthy lifestyles by offering children well balanced meals, which include fresh fruits and vegetables. The outdoor area is stimulating and the childminder offers children a wide range of experiences to develop their physical skills, such as climbing through tunnels. She organises the environment well to enable children to learn about how to keep themselves safe through daily routines and further implements thorough risk assessments to promote children's safety.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She attends regularly training, such as paediatric first aid and child protection in order to update her knowledge to safeguard children. She is well qualified and uses her knowledge to plan and provide an educational programme that meets the learning needs of all children. The childminder evaluates the provision well and takes account of the progress children make to help her identify where she needs to make changes. This ensures that any identified gaps in the educational provision or children's learning are addressed quickly. The childminder has effective partnerships with local nurseries and schools to ensure continuity in meeting children's learning and care needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401169 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 813128 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Enfield Town area of the London Borough of Enfield. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays and during family holidays.

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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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