Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 10 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 successfully addressed the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she has put a new system in place to record children's attendance, has increased the range of play materials, and helps children to develop their independence skills.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes good use of her assessments to plan a broad and balanced curriculum, to support children's interests and individual needs. All children make good progress.  Partnership working with parents is good. Parents are well informed about the progress their children make, including how they can extend learning at home.  The childminder supports children's speaking and listening skills well. For example, she talks to them in their home language, skilfully questions them during their play and listens to them with genuine interest.  Children settle in with ease. They build secure relationships with the childminder and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider ways to use all areas of the environment to extend children's interest in making marks.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to make marks in ways that are more purposeful.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching practices and conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed relevant documents, including suitability checks, policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants know what action to take if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains all required documents, policies and procedures to ensure the safe running of her provision. She implements and shares these with her assistants, to support them in their role in keeping children safe from harm. The childminder follows effective recruitment processes, including suitability checks for her assistants. Additionally, she regularly supervises and supports all assistants, including updating them on current childcare practice. The childminder takes into account the views of others, such as early years advisers, parents and children, to help her identify her strengths and areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully monitors children's learning. She uses her assessments well to identify any learning preferences and children's next steps in development. Children are confident and eager to learn. They take part in a wide range of interesting activities and experiences. The childminder and her assistant encourage children's imagination well. For example, during story time, children delighted in making animal sounds and pretended to turn into butterflies. Children enjoy choosing from a range of books and sitting together, such as to share their stories and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating, warm and welcoming environment. Children feel safe and show a sense of belonging. They develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors and developing their physical skills. They learn to take turns, such as when using swings and slides, and are gently reminded about keeping safe. Children benefit from healthy snacks and meals, and follow good hygiene routines. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to make links with their local community. They learn about diversity, cultures and the wider world. The childminder checks the environment regularly for any hazards and maintains the required ratios, including during outings, to keep children safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, in preparation for their next stage in learning, including school. They develop a good understanding of early mathematics through a variety of activities. For example, children learn to identify colours, problem solve, count, and enjoy making different shapes in the sand.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407148 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1049343 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Ponders End, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder employs four assistants who support her at different times.

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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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