Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2015 1 December 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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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

 Children progress well in their learning. This is because the childminder organises a broad range of activities and provides stimulating resources for children.  The childminder has developed good systems of observation and assessment, which focus on children's ongoing development. Consequently, she quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and development and closes them through focused planning.  The children easily develop close bonds with the childminder. Through the childminder's carefully planned settling-in, new children quickly feel safe and secure in the setting.  The childminder effectively supports young children's developing language skills. She constantly talks to them, introduces new vocabulary and praises their every attempt at using new words.  Children regularly use the garden to play and develop their physical skills. They take part in regular outings in the local area, which helps to broaden their experiences and

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This provision is good

become familiar with their locality.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding how to safeguard children. She knows different signs that may be cause for concern and who to contact to protect children's welfare. She updates her good safeguarding knowledge by attending suitable courses. As a result, the childminder keeps children safe in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although there are many stimulating resources, the childminder does not use the outdoor environment for those children that learn better outdoors to see words, labels and symbols to stimulate early reading, letter and number recognition.

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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

 build more opportunities for children who learn better outdoors to expand their growing literacy and numeracy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments, and looked at registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her family's suitability and sampled documentation.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, parents and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage. She ensures she gathers enough information about the children when they start to plan activities that help them move to the next stage in their development. The childminder provides good support to young children in their activities and stays close to babies so that they feel secure. Babies respond positively to the childminder's close attention and babble happily, developing good communication skills. They begin to copy actions, which promotes their physical development. The childminder follows children's interests and ensures they have stimulating activities to suit their age. For example, babies used bright musical and talking toys to learn first words and colours, while the older children made complex jigsaw puzzles of their own choice. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in their learning.

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outstanding

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident and happy. They behave extremely well. This is because the childminder is an exceptional role model and teaches children to be kind, polite and use good manners. Children learn to respect others and take account of others' differences. For example, children create their own paper people using different coloured bodies, cultural and religious outfits. These skills help children get ready for the move onto nursery or school. The childminder helps children keep healthy and well by providing nutritious meals, teaching hygiene rules and ensuring children have regular fresh air. As a result, children are aware about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. The childminder meets children's individual dietary needs exceptionally well and ensures she has a visual reminder of all allergens in her kitchen.

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provision is good

The childminder meets the requirements of her role. She has made good progress since her last inspection. She uses her assessments to plan motivating experiences for children that help them make good progress and evaluates her practice well. She continues to develop her childcare knowledge through internet searches and sharing experiences with other childminders. The childminder demonstrates commitment to ongoing improvement by reflecting on her practice and by taking into account parents' and children's views. For example, she has purchased a sand pit after the children's suggestion. The childminder has strong and positive partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend, which helps provide a consistent approach for the children's educational progress. The childminder provides children with good-quality care and learning opportunities throughout the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271632 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 833376 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works each weekday for 42 weeks 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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