Childminder 135904

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 16 November 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 experienced childminder interacts well with the children. She provides stimulating activities for them to explore and learn new skills. Children make good progress from their starting points, in preparation for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder has good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She attends regular training and reads professional publications which help her to support and extend children's learning.  Children are happy and settled. The settling-in arrangements are good. As a result, children have secure attachments with the childminder, helping to support their emotional well-being.  The childminder keeps parents very well informed about the progress their children make. She is flexible in her approach and adapts how she works with parents, ensuring they can easily contribute towards their children's learning.  The childminder has developed close working relationships with other settings and

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This provision is good

schools. She regularly exchanges information with them to promote a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to build as fully as possible on their developing number 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

 provide more opportunities for children to build further on their developing number skills.

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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 observation with the childminder.  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 and from those present during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child. Robust risk assessments ensure children are kept safe indoors and outdoors. The childminder is committed to developing her practice and uses self-evaluation efficiently to plan and implement improvements. She considers the views of parents and children in this process, in order to ensure that planned developments are relevant. The childminder uses assessments effectively to help her plan activities to extend children's development. She shares these with parents so that they can extend learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments well to plan purposeful experiences for children. She supports children to play imaginatively and helps them to recall their own experiences. They learn to be creative and enjoy exploring materials. They make models of their favourite fruits from clay and engage in role play with the childminder. Children learn about the world they live in. They enjoy making their own snacks and smoothies while discussing where fruits come from and how they grow. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She introduces new words as children play. The childminder asks children questions, giving them time to respond and listening to their answers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are self-assured and select resources from the suitable array available to them. They behave well and help to tidy away toys and resources. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's care. They cuddle her affectionately and invite her to join in their play. The childminder makes sure that she finds out about children's needs and routines. She provides daily feedback to parents and carers to keep them up to date with their children's achievements. Children are provided with nutritious meals and healthy snacks. This helps to encourage healthy lifestyles. Children have daily access to the childminder's inviting garden in all weathers. Regular visits to local parks enable children to run freely and use large equipment, helping to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development. They are motivated and excited to take part in conversations and activities. Older children progress well in recognising letters and their sounds. Children learn valuable skills to be ready to start pre-school or school, such as being independent and doing things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135904 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1024465 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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