Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 15 December 2011

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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 has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a wide range of activities that provides challenging learning opportunities. The childminder's positive interaction supports young children to remain interested and focused on their play and learning.  The childminder skilfully talks to children throughout the day. She models language and repeats words to promote children's language and communication skills. In addition, she uses singing, pictures and books to support children's learning.  Children feel happy, safe and secure in the warm and caring environment provided by the childminder. Children have built close attachments with the childminder, supporting them in feeling confident to play and explore.  The childminder has built strong partnerships with parents. They are kept well informed of their child's progress through daily discussions and sharing of assessment records

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This provision is good

and achievements made. The childminder provides ideas for parents to extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder maintains her good standards through her effective self-reflection and evaluation of her practice. She seeks parents' views, which she skilfully incorporates into any improvements she makes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for younger children to explore making marks.  The childminder does not always make best use of opportunities to build on children's independence and confidence in their own abilities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for younger children to make marks  make better use of the opportunities that arise to support children in developing their independence.

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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 observed and evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning journeys and a sample of policies.  The inspector read feedback from a small selection of parents and took account of their views and responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends training on child protection and she understands how to report any concerns. This is fully embedded in her policies and procedures, which she shares with parents. The childminder attends targeted training to further develop her knowledge, skills and understanding. This has a positive impact on children's learning and outcomes. The childminder attends groups and networking opportunities in her local area. She shares good practice and ideas with other childminders. This supports her in developing the learning opportunities she offers to the children. The childminder completes risk assessments for all outings and ensures hazards are minimised in her home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly reviews children's progress and assessments. She uses this evaluation to set accurate targets for children's next steps in learning. The quality of teaching is consistently good and the childminder plans activities that are suitably challenging for children. Children have fun with musical toys which have a variety of buttons to press and enjoy shaking musical instruments. The childminder supports their mathematical development. They join in excitedly as they sing number rhymes about a family of ducks and monkeys that jump on a bed. Activities in the local community, such as, visiting the park and playgroup sessions at the local children's centre, provide many opportunities for her to promote children's physical development. Children also learn to share and socialise with other children. Observations, assessments and children's achievements are recorded and shared with parents. Children enjoy sharing books about

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

animals with the childminder. They get very excited when the button is pressed to give the relevant animal noise.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to value and respect one another's differences. The childminder provides activities, books and toys which incorporate different festivals and events. Opportunities to develop younger children's independence and encourage them to try things for themselves are not always fully extended. Children are emotionally prepared for their next stage in learning and moving on to school. They receive praise and encouragement on a regular basis. This promotes their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder offers children opportunities that promote their understanding of good health and hygiene. Children wash their hands before snack and mealtimes and talk about the relevance of this. The childminder is a positive role model and shows children how to behave in a kind manner.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. The childminder rapidly identifies any weaknesses in children's learning. She offers targeted support, in order to swiftly close any possible gaps in their development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100970 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024287 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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