Childminder EY388321

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 14 January 2010

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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

 Children are cared for in a homely environment where they learn through play. The childminder is welcoming, warm and caring. Children settle well and build good relationships.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She maintains daily communication to keep parents well versed about their children's achievements and the care they receive.  The childminder plans a variety of activities, both indoors and outdoors, to encourage children to develop their skills and have fun. Children make effective progress in their learning and development.  The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure the safety of children while attending the setting and during outings.  Children benefit from regular fresh air and exercise. For example, they enjoy a variety of outdoor activities that keep them physically active and promote their social skills.  The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of her practice to identify her strengths

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This provision is good

and areas for development to ensure best possible outcomes for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to use some resources, including books and writing materials, to develop further children's communication, early reading and writing skills.

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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

 make better use of all available resources and activities, so children can make more choices to enhance their growing communication and literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and daily routines with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, including children's learning and assessment records, the childminder's policies and procedures, and suitability checks for all household members.  The inspector held discussions with the children at appropriate times during the inspection and undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that are used for the care of children.  The inspector discussed systems of evaluation and the impact of training on the childminder's work.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge to ensure she has a good understanding of the requirements and to protect children from harm. The childminder fosters a professional approach to improving the quality of care and the service she provides. For example, she has recently gained a higher childcare qualification. She uses her new-found knowledge well to evaluate her practice and implement plans to ensure children have the best possible outcomes. The childminder forms good links with local schools, early years advisors and other childminders in the area. She builds good relationships with parents, involving them fully to ensure consistency in their children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. All children make good progress in her care. The childminder gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests and learning at home. She effectively uses the information from parents, including her own observations, to plan interesting and varied activities to meet individual learning needs. The childminder introduces new and exciting experiences which extend children's knowledge. For example, children count and problem solve while exploring different textures during creative play. Children benefit from uninterrupted time to focus on activities. For example, they concentrate while transporting construction equipment from one area to another, which maintains their interest and builds on their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms good bonds with the children; she gives them her full attention and supports them to feel secure. For example, children are offered cuddles and comfort, which helps them settle. Children follow good hygiene practices, and they understand when and why they need to wash their hands. The childminder promotes healthy eating. She ensures she follows parents' preferences and takes account of children's dietary needs. The childminder is a good role model; she teaches children to respect each other, share and take turns. She works well with children to support them to understand acceptable behaviour. For example, she offers encouragement and praise to build children's self-esteem and promote their emotional well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn new skills. They effectively manage small tasks independently and show confidence to 'have a go', developing good problem-solving skills. Children learn to maintain friendships with others and approach adults for support, building the necessary skills in preparation for their move on to nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388321 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 830119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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