Velandia Abril, Claudia Stella

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 7 April 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 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 completes thorough assessments of children's progress and develops precise plans to meet their individual needs. Consequently, children make good progress towards their early learning goals in preparation for the next stage in their learning.  Children are happy and settled due to the warm, welcoming and inclusive environment that the childminder and her assistants offer.  The childminder uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She encourages them to be attentive, listen to instructions and share during their play.  The childminder helps children to develop a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe, in particular during the hot weather, by reminding them to wear hats and to drink water to refresh themselves.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to her continuous professional development. She attends local childminding groups and a range of courses to ensure

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This provision is good

she keeps up to date with training opportunities and initiatives. This has a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully involve parents in contributing to their children's learning records by sharing information from home.  The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to do things for themselves during some routines, such as mealtimes. Therefore, she does not fully encourage children to be independent at such times.

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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

 provide further opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning and development  extend opportunities for children to develop independence during everyday routines so that they learn to do things for themselves in readiness for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interaction with the childminder and her two assistants.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses her knowledge of children's interests to plan challenging and interesting activities that motivate children to learn and progress towards their early learning goals. The childminder interacts well with children and uses good teaching skills to extend their language and communication skills throughout their daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoy playing with sand and water in the childminder's garden and drawing pictures. The childminder promotes children's learning further by asking them questions to extend their vocabulary, literacy and mathematical skills. This work prepares children very well for their future learning when they move on to school. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the world well. They learn about the different planets and enjoy watering the strawberries and watching them grow and change.

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good

Children share strong attachments with the childminder and her assistants and settle quickly in their care. The childminder closely follows children's familiar routines and quickly responds to their individual needs. Overall, the childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs. However, they have fewer opportunities to be independent during mealtimes. She ensures that toys and resources are easy for children to access to help them develop their independence skills. This helps children to prepare well for their next stage in learning. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop a clear understanding of adopting a healthy lifestyle. Consequently, children thoroughly enjoy regular exercise and benefit from a healthy diet.

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provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of their responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. They know what to do should they have a concern about a child in their care. Furthermore, they are vigilant in their supervision of children and conduct effective risk assessments to help them identify potential hazards. The childminder monitors her practice and effectively supervises and updates her assistants on current childcare practices to further strengthen their knowledge and skills. She monitors children's progress well to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. While she shares this information with parents, she does not always involve parents in contributing to these assessments to ensure that they are fully involved in their child's ongoing learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406384 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 838539 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the EN3 postcode area in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with two assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for 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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