Childminder EY477364

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 Not applicable

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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 good knowledge of how children learn. Children make good progress and enjoy the activities provided. For example, the childminder uses local facilities well to provide a wide range of different experiences for children.  The childminder uses a range of methods to review her practice. For example, she explores different ways to gather the views of parents to help plan improvements to enhance her provision.  Children behave well. The childminder successfully encourages children's positive attitudes and provides support to children learning to manage their own behaviour.  The childminder effectively helps children to develop their thinking skills. For example, she encourages children to work out the answers to their own questions, sometimes giving them clues to help them arrive at the answer.  Children learn to be independent. For example, they help to tidy up and take off their

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This provision is good

shoes. These skills help to prepare children for the next stage in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of her observations to make well- defined, highly challenging plans for the next steps in children's learning.  Children do not always have enough time to develop their own ideas, for example during creative activities.

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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 even better use of observations to plan well-defined and highly challenging next steps for children's learning  review the timing and planning of activities to ensure that children always have time to express their own thoughts and ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed planned and spontaneous activities and routines.  The inspector took account of parents' verbal and written feedback.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's development folders and the childminder's qualification certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows how to recognise the indicators that show a child is at risk of harm. The childminder minimises risks to children's safety in her home. For example, she prevents unsupervised access to the stairs for young children. The childminder works closely with other professionals. For instance, she liaises with staff who work at other settings children attend so that she can provide continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She works in partnership with parents, keeping them well informed about children's progress. For example, informal discussions and regular written progress reports help to provide up-to-date information for parents. The childminder shares her ideas for children's next steps in learning with parents. Parents comment that they find this information valuable and use it to continue children's learning at home. Children enjoy planned activities, such as story times. The childminder skilfully adapts the stories to meet the learning needs of all children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They arrive happily and quickly settle to a chosen activity. Children behave well. The childminder uses strategies, such as clear rules and regular routines. Children recognise these and respond well. Children learn how to stay safe. For example, the childminder teaches them how to be aware of dangers when crossing the road. She supports children's health and well-being well. For example, she provides nutritious food for children and plans daily outside play activities, such as trips to the local park. Children are caring towards each other and are beginning to understand other people's needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Older children concentrate for extended periods as they take part in activities such as story times. They use their developing vocabulary to re-tell sections of stories. Younger children also develop their communication by, for example, naming favourite characters and repeating phrases. Children sound-out letters and are beginning to recognise printed words. The childminder successfully develops children's awareness of mathematics. For example, children enjoy counting how many times they can hit a ball with a bat. Younger children learn about different sizes and shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477364 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 977312 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates her service all year round apart from family holidays and bank 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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