Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2015 12 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder has an effective knowledge of how children learn. She knows the children very well and uses accurate observations to tailor activities that meet their individual learning needs.  Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to develop key skills in readiness for school.  Children are happy. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging as they form positive relationships with the childminder. Her caring and considerate approach to children helps to promote their emotional well-being and self-confidence.  The childminder works well with other professionals. She regularly meets with other childminders and teachers from the schools that children attend. They share ideas and good practice. This helps to ensure that information is consistently shared to meet the needs of the children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder establishes good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their child's progress and welcomes their comments and suggestions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although strong partnerships with parents ensure there is continuity of care, less emphasis is placed on helping parents to guide their children's learning at home.

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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

 extend the information provided to parents and carers, in order to support them more effectively to guide their children's learning at home.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is alert to the signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows what to do if she suspects that a child is at risk of harm. She completes detailed risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to minimise potential risks. This helps to ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder accurately makes assessments of children's learning and development. This helps her to identify the next steps for their learning. The childminder discusses children's progress with her assistant. This ensures that the assistant understands each child's individual learning and development needs. The childminder shares her assessments of children's progress with parents. She attends training regularly to keep up to date with current issues and good practice. This has a

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

positive impact on the way she plans and delivers the activities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children independently access a range of age-appropriate resources and become engrossed in their play. They are enthusiastic learners and happily engage with the childminder. The childminder understands how children learn. She skilfully interacts with them and becomes involved with their play. Young children enjoy stacking food containers. They happily knock them over and watch them fall to the ground. The childminder skilfully uses every opportunity to build on children's learning. She listens, asks questions and introduces new words and phrases to promote children's communication and language skills. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills. They spend time in the garden every day and visits local parks. Children learn to respect differences. The childminder teaches them about families, celebrations and cultures that are different to their own.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure and confident in the childminder's care. They show a strong sense of belonging and move safely around the home. The childminder continually recognises children's efforts, achievements and the good behaviour they display. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, and are developing good self-care skills. They wash their hands and learn about cross-contamination and germs. Children make independent choices and decisions. They choose the toys they want to play with. This helps them to learn the important skills that will help them when they move to school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. They are active and motivated learners. This helps them to acquire the skills they need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290804 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024295 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 6am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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