Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2015 18 March 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's home is highly stimulating and thoroughly child-centred. She knows the children very well and works exceptionally hard in meeting their individual needs. Consequently, children make outstanding progress in their individual learning.  The childminder provides fun learning experiences for children. They benefit from an extensive range of highly enjoyable and stimulating resources. Therefore, children are motivated and eager to explore, and make excellent progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's early reading skills exceptionally well overall. However, she does not consistently use all opportunities to encourage children to explore print in some everyday situations.  The childminder has very strong relationships with parents. They are happy with the service she offers. Parents say they receive information about their children's progress and like the range of experiences she provides for them.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has a high regard for children's safety and promoting their well-being. Risk assessments are thorough, take into account everything that children come into contact with and reflect children's individual needs.  The childminder's drive for professional development is outstanding. She has completed a childcare qualification at level 3 since her last inspection, which has had an impressive impact on children's 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

 strengthen opportunities for children to explore a range of labels and words during everyday activities to further promote their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views during the inspection, as well as sampling their written questionnaires.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder has high aspirations for each child and helps children reach their full potential in their learning and development. Her planning and assessments are precise, accurately focused on every child's needs and shared on a daily basis with parents. Therefore, every child makes rapid progress from their starting capabilities. The childminder uses highly effective teaching skills to extend children's language, communication and mathematical abilities through their daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoyed making play dough and played with the ice cubes as they watched them melt. The childminder skilfully extended children's learning and interests further. She asked them relevant questions to help them think about why things happen and to develop their language and calculating skills further. These activities help children to build excellent skills for their future learning. The childminder provides a

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who attend. This is outstanding

very good provision for outdoor play. Children enjoy many valuable opportunities to explore and develop their physical abilities and to learn about nature.

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outstanding

Children form very strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants. They are extremely happy and relaxed in the childminder's welcoming home. Children develop high levels of independence during activities as they choose from a wealth of high-quality resources which are easily available to them. Furthermore, they develop very good self- care skills around personal hygiene and manage their own food and drinks. The childminder is an extremely good role model. She teaches children exceptionally well about expected behaviour through gentle, consistent messages and very clear boundaries. Consequently, children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles exceptionally well. She provides freshly cooked, nutritious meals and snacks each day. She regularly uses local facilities, her garden and nearby parks. This means children are active, enjoy the fresh air and have excellent fun.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's leadership is inspirational. She uses her qualifications, extensive training and knowledge to monitor and evaluate her provision and children's progress. Therefore, she improves her practice extremely well to benefit the children. The childminder supervises her assistants exceptionally well to ensure they are all working consistently and effectively. She also identifies relevant training to fully support them in their roles. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress with their parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend. Consequently, she effectively identifies and closes any gaps in learning. The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if safeguarding issues arise to fully promote children's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398474 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 830892 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the EN1 postcode area in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with four assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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