Gardener, Marvlon Marie Pitre

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 17 January 2011

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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 very skilfully supports children in learning through play. Children are exceptionally eager learners. For example, they choose from differently shaped boxes and are challenged to find items of the same shape around the room. As children compare shapes around them, they develop skills across all areas of learning.  Teaching is outstanding and expertly tailored to children's individual needs. Activities are challenging and highly stimulating. Outdoors, children enjoy using tree branches and logs to create an obstacle course. Indoors, they build and play in a tent. Children have unforgettable experiences and they learn and develop at an exceptional pace.  The childminder works closely with parents to provide healthy snacks and meals for children. She plans excellent daily opportunities for children to be physically active and outdoor play is a particular strength of her practice. Through her routines and planned

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This provision is outstanding

activities, the childminder teaches children how to lead healthy lifestyles.  The childminder works alongside parents and other settings that children attend extremely well, maintaining a continual two-way flow of information about children's needs. Ideas for activities and next steps in children's learning are monitored and promoted in close partnership. Children have continuous support and they flourish in their learning.  The childminder demonstrates excellent knowledge with regard to child protection. Through regular safeguarding training, current policies and links with external professionals, she knows the steps to take should concerns about children's welfare arise. Children benefit from attentive and prompt support where necessary.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to celebrate and learn more about their own cultural backgrounds, alongside their excellent learning about different cultures in their community.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. The inspector also looked at evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as expressed through written feedback notes and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes very detailed risk assessments of her provision and outings to ensure that children play and learn in safe environments. Furthermore, she expertly involves children in analysing personal safety and risks during play. The childminder records children's care and learning in great detail. She meticulously monitors their well-being. Since the last inspection, she has achieved an early years qualification and developed a highly effective and reflective practice. She consistently seeks and takes account of children's and parents' views and continuously improves her services for them. The childminder enhances her teaching skills through ongoing training and implements innovative new ideas for the benefit of children, who thrive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Highly accurate assessments of children's skills provide the childminder with detailed information about their learning needs. Children develop skills across all areas of learning through the varied and inspiring educational programmes prepared for them. They join in with daily reading and singing sessions which are expertly planned to help promote their enjoyment of books and music. Children are fascinated by the childminder's skilful use of props and visual resources to enrich their understanding of stories and lyrics. They learn mathematical concepts at a fast pace. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop literacy skills and express their creativity through arts and crafts. The childminder's interactions with children during play are inspiring. For example, she prompts them to create rhythms using musical instruments and they have fun moving their bodies and dancing. Activities are very enjoyable and children's progress is outstanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder works extremely closely with parents to provide for children's needs. Children are comfortable, confident and independent. The childminder nurtures their social skills very well. They participate in playgroups, develop an awareness of their local community and celebrate a variety of festivals. However, the childminder has recognised the need to explore further ways to deepen children's understanding of their own cultural backgrounds, along with those of others. The childminder offers highly personalised support for children's emotional well-being. Behaviour management is highly effective and her constant praise helps to boost children's self-esteem. Children behave exceptionally well and form strong bonds with the childminder and their peers.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The childminder meticulously tracks children's progress from their starting points. Gaps in their development are immediately narrowed through her targeted planning of activities. The well-qualified childminder has high expectations for children and expertly challenges their skills. Children participate in cooking, weighing and measuring activities. They enjoy drawing and use a range of tools. Outings are expertly planned to extend and enrich children's learning opportunities. Children are exceptionally well prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411636 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024449 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Edmonton Green, London. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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