Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 November 2015 29 September 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 is committed to excellence. She works extremely hard to maintain her outstanding practice. Through rigorous professional development and training, she has developed an excellent knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This ensures excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder is highly skilled and sensitive in helping children form secure emotional attachments. This means children's individual care needs are always met extremely well, and their confidence and emotional well-being are very effectively supported.  The childminder has very high expectations of all children and helps them to become confident and independent learners. The quality of her teaching is inspirational. Her questions and commentary throughout activities are sharply focused on helping children maximise their achievements. As a result, children are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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This provision is outstanding

 The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places a high priority on protecting children from harm. In addition, children are gaining a greater awareness of their own personal safety because the childminder regularly teaches them how to stay safe.  Children are highly motivated and their behaviour is exceptional. This is because the childminder knows them very well and promotes their personal and emotional development to the highest standard.  Parents are kept extremely well informed regarding their children's experiences. The childminder uses a number of very effective communication methods. As a result, there is an exceptionally effective shared approach to children's learning, development and well-being.

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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

 enhance professional development to increase the potential for the childminder to maintain the outstanding practice already achieved.

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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 took into account the written views of parents and carers provided on the day.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation including attendance records, suitability checks, the self-evaluation information, and children's observation, assessment and planning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Extensive records of all aspects of the childminder's provision show her total commitment to providing an excellent service. She makes sure there are effective systems in place to ensure the welfare of every child in her care. The childminder attends a wide variety of training as she aspires to continue providing the best possible level of care and learning for children. This helps maintain her expert understanding of the learning and development requirements, and promote excellent outcomes for all children. The childminder reflects upon, and evaluates what she provides, to make sure there is continual improvement. She recognises the need to continue her professional development, in order to maintain her outstanding practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses her comprehensive knowledge of how children learn, to provide an excellent range of learning opportunities, based on their needs and interests. Observations and assessments of children's learning are precise, and accurately identify any gaps in learning. The childminder uses these clear assessments to plan fun and challenging activities to extend their learning. For example, children's learning is skilfully supported as they explore treasure baskets and story sacks. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing. She models new words appropriate to the activity. This practice consistently promotes and extends children's communication and language development. Children's critical-thinking skills, persistence to complete a task and imaginative development are promoted excellently. Children clearly demonstrate the characteristics of highly effective learning, such as a willingness to concentrate, sustain engagement and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

fully explore all activities. Consequently, they make rapid progress from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children receive an excellent level of care which helps them to feel emotionally well supported. The environment is exceptional in promoting high-quality learning. An extensive range of resources is readily available for the children to access independently. Children learn to persevere, sustain concentration and do things for themselves. The childminder supports them in learning to take turns, share and behave exceptionally well. The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's safety and well-being. Robust risk assessments help the childminder to recognise potential hazards throughout her home. She is committed to promoting children's physical well-being. Through enjoyable and exciting activities, they learn about the importance of being healthy and physically active.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children consistently make excellent progress in their learning. They are active and enthusiastic learners who develop superb foundation skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222471 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024432 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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