Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 August 2015 8 April 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is fully aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the importance of meeting them consistently.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and her role to promote children's learning. She understands the importance of considering children's backgrounds, skills and interests in order to meet their needs. She has clear arrangements for monitoring children's learning and supporting them to make good progress.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment with age-appropriate resources to help children feel reassured and settled, and support their interests.  The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play and exercise for promoting children's good health and well-being. She understands how to promote children's independence and good hygiene routines.  The childminder understands how to protect children's welfare and is aware of the

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The provision meets requirements

relevant reporting procedures if she has concerns about a child's well-being. She knows how to keep children safe by completing daily checks of her house, to ensure that she identifies and reduces any hazards.  The childminder is clear about the need to work in partnership with parents and other settings to promote children's learning and development.  The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate and undertake training to improve her practice. For example, she recently attended training to strengthen her knowledge on how young children learn.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises, and checked all areas available for childminding and the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including how she assesses children's abilities and plans for their progress.  The inspector viewed and discussed a selection of the childminder's documents, including her policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans to keep children safe and healthy, how she risk assesses her premises, and her methods for evaluating her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410451 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 831845 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She is available each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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