Childminder in Essex

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 28 April 2011

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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 provides an outstanding range of high-quality learning experiences for children; she considers their interests and plans for their individual needs. Consequently, children thrive and develop to their maximum potential in this highly inclusive environment.  Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. This is because she is highly sensitive in helping children form close, secure attachments through exemplary organisation of their settling-in period.  Children benefit greatly from excellent opportunities to explore the outdoor area, which is impressively resourced. As a result, children learn and develop in a highly stimulating, exciting and varied environment.  The childminder shows great empathy with parents and sensitively develops highly effective, professional relationships with them and schools that children attend. She shares all aspects of their children's planning and provides practical information from

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This provision is outstanding

other settings children attend. This successfully supports parents in extending their children's learning at home.  The childminder is highly knowledgeable and motivated to raise teaching to a consistently high quality. She achieves this through attending various courses and taking part in numerous educational groups, where she shares and gains new ideas for inspiring and innovative experiences for children.  Children's safety is central to everything the childminder does. She has an excellent understanding about safeguarding procedures and knows what to do in different situations to protect children and fully promote their welfare.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to use technology to enhance their understanding of the world and how things work.

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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 suitability and qualifications, and sampled her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children during the inspection.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is outstanding. Observations and assessments for all children are precise, focused and accurate. Children are highly motivated, confident and eager to join in and explore the exciting activities. The childminder makes resources which are exactly tailored to children's interests and developmental needs. For example, the well-resourced, low-level mud kitchen in the garden enables very young children to explore and gain new experiences. The childminder has expert knowledge of how children learn and develop. She fully supports younger children's language development with constant interactions. She provides a running commentary on their actions and introduces new vocabulary. For example, when children use different kitchen utensils playing in mud kitchen, she explains what the masher and wooden spoon are used for. The childminder takes children to different local playgroups regularly, which effectively raises their awareness of where they

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who attend. This is outstanding

live and promotes their physical and social skills in readiness for school.

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outstanding

Children are extremely happy, very comfortable and feel secure in the childminder's house. The childminder follows excellent procedures to teach children how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, she explains to younger children when equipment is not safe for them and why. The childminder provides a strong base for children, which encourages their independence and ability to explore. For example, even younger children have opportunities to cut up bananas at snack time. The childminder supports children in understanding the needs of others. Consequently, children play harmoniously and are happy to share. The childminder constantly praises children for their achievements, which boosts their self-esteem and develops pride in their achievements.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses comprehensive monitoring procedures to identify and address any gaps in children's learning highly efficiently. The childminder is highly effective in driving improvement. She demonstrates an uncompromising commitment towards achieving excellence in all areas by regular evaluation of her practice. The childminder recently discovered children's interest in using technology. Although she has some resources to support this interest, this area is not as well-resourced as other areas to increase children's knowledge of how things work and expand their understanding of the world. The childminder seeks parents' and children's views through regular chats and questionnaires. Parents share very positive comments about her service and that their children develop extremely well and are happy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135568 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 846441 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the Bush Hill Park area in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works each weekday 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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