Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 October 2015 12 May 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has excellent knowledge of how younger children learn and develop. She effectively challenges and extends children's learning based on their current interests and her precise assessment of their abilities. She tracks and monitors children's progress accurately to swiftly identify and close any emerging gaps in children's learning.  Children show high levels of self-confidence in activities. The childminder forms exceptionally warm and caring bonds with children. She displays positive respect and warmth for them, which they respond to eagerly.  The childminder works exceptionally well with parents. She consistently discusses the progress of children and successfully engages parents in their children's learning. Parents' written comments demonstrate they are extremely pleased with the service the childminder provides.  The childminder ensures that safeguarding children is paramount. She attends relevant

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This provision is outstanding

training so that her knowledge is up to date with current legislation and guidance.  The childminder monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision very effectively. She is highly motivated and continues with her ongoing training. This helps her to make further improvements to children's learning experiences. The childminder has excellent partnerships with other early years providers with whom she engages in regular mutual support.  The inspirational childminder works very closely with other childminders. They discuss ideas and she shares her wealth of expertise, enabling her to raise the quality of outcomes for children beyond her own setting.

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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

 continue to enhance children's existing knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds, home cultures and languages.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the childminder's own parent survey and those present during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to implement the Early Years Foundation Stage and other government requirements. She is extremely enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed to her work. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the welfare requirements and regularly updates her safeguarding training. She has a robust understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. The childminder has highly effective partnerships with other professionals. She consistently shares information with them to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Information is shared with teachers exceptionally well to support children moving on to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are highly motivated and have fun as they learn in a variety of ways. The childminder places a superb focus on children's individual learning needs. Children enthusiastically look at books and enjoy singing songs and rhymes, developing their self- esteem exceptionally well. The childminder routinely gets down to the children's level when speaking and engages them in meaningful conversations. Her excellent attention to younger children's attempts at talking helps them to learn the pattern of conversation. She introduces them to new descriptive words that relate to their play. For example, children use their imagination while playing with dolls. The childminder introduces words, such as gentle and soft, which they copy while caring for the dolls. Older children's mathematical skills are highly fostered as they use number names in their play and learn simple addition. Parents are exceptionally happy with the rich and varied activities their children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

take part in. They comment that their children are excited to attend and have developed significantly. The childminder intends to further enrich opportunities that help children enhance their knowledge of diversity and cultures beyond those of their own.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They demonstrate excellent manners and show concern and consideration to their friends and adults. The childminder is an excellent role model and effectively uses positive praise to acknowledge their achievements. She teaches children to have excellent values and sets clear boundaries for their behaviour. The childminder provides children with healthy meals and snacks and they access water throughout the day. Children have a superb knowledge of healthy eating and where food comes from. Children visit a local allotment to plant and grow vegetables. These are used in cooking activities and in their home-cooked meals by the childminder. Fresh cooked meals are also shared with parents through sending food home. Children play outside every day, enjoying the fresh air and many opportunities for physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make superb progress given their starting points and are keen to learn. They are curious, motivated and independent learners. The childminder plans a range of highly stimulating activities for children to take part in. They are very well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401562 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024300 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Edmonton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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