Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 5 March 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is committed to improving the quality of her practice. She carries out reviews that take account of parents' views in order to help her identify her strengths and weaknesses. This has helped the childminder to develop her assessment systems further and monitor children's development more closely.  The childminder has a good understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn. She provides interesting and varied experiences based on individual interests and needs. All children make good progress from their starting points when they first attend.  The childminder works well with parents and involves them fully in their children's learning. She encourages parents to share information with her and supports them with their children's learning and care needs, at home and in her setting.  The childminder supports children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages healthy eating and ensures that children have

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise her resources effectively to extend children's learning opportunities and develop their concentration further.  The childminder misses some opportunities to promote positive behaviour further, to help children to learn that actions have consequences and that their behaviour affects others.

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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

 organise resources more effectively to extend children's learning opportunities and develop their concentration further  strengthen children's understanding of acceptable behaviour, and the consequences and effect on others of their actions

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection and held a meeting with the childminder  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has effective systems for safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. She knows how to deal with any concerns regarding a child and the steps she would follow to support and protect them. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder uses skills gained from completing a qualification to support her teaching. For example, she understands how to use effective questioning to extend children's learning further. The childminder continues to update her knowledge and understanding, such as through training and reading guidance documents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and children receive effective support as the childminder observes them closely and knows when to step in. She knows how to engage children in learning by using their interests, such as in cars, to help them to focus for a time on more challenging activities. The childminder does this by offering a related activity, such as a vehicle puzzle. Children develop strong communication, language and physical skills. For example, children learn the words to familiar songs, move their bodies in time to music and play different instruments. The childminder develops children's understanding of numbers and counting as she encourages them to count the number of cars in a line and the teacups on a tray. Children learn important skills for the future through these varied experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring towards children and this supports their emotional well-being. Children develop self-confidence and self-esteem. For example, the childminder offers praise and encouragement to value their efforts. She encourages children to manage their own personal needs relative to their age, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes and washing their hands beforehand. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and, overall, they behave well. The childminder teaches children about the diverse world around them through a variety of activities. For example, she reads children stories about other people and cultures, and takes children out to celebrate local community events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well for their age. For instance, they develop their early literacy skills in many ways. Children explore a range of different books with the childminder and confidently answer questions about the story. The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232373 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 812636 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives near Edmonton in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works full-time, all year round. She has an appropriate early years 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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Telephone number

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