Childminder EY478008

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 carries out regular observations of children during their play. She makes accurate assessments of their achievements and plans effectively for their individual learning needs. Children are inspired to learn and make good progress from their starting points.  Children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder is consistent in her approach and children respond well to gentle reminders to share and take turns.  The childminder makes thorough risk assessments to help her minimise hazards to children. She is careful to supervise the children at all times and teaches them how to keep themselves safe.  The childminder teaches children good hygiene rules and she provides them with healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. She effectively supports their good health and physical well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to extend further children's awareness about the similarities and differences between people.  The childminder's systems to evaluate the quality of the provision do not take into consideration the suggestions and ideas of parents and children.

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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

 strengthen children's awareness of diversity, particularly so they increase their understanding of differences between themselves and others  develop further the systems to evaluate the quality of the provision to capture the suggestions and ideas of parents and children, to encourage the very best outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play and evaluated an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children. She has clear policies and procedures in place to follow if she feels concerned for a child. Overall, the childminder monitors her practice well and is keen to further develop her knowledge and skills to improve outcomes for children. She recently learned different ways to support children's creative development, to build on children's learning. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively, to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She shares this information with parents, to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning effectively. She provides children with enjoyable learning experiences which reflect their interests and help them to become keen and motivated learners. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to encourage and challenge children's growing communication and language skills. For example, children enjoyed measuring colourful rice and using foam to make models. The childminder supported their learning further; for example, by asking questions to test their understanding and encouraging them to express their thoughts. She effectively prepares children for their future learning, including when they move on to school. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For example, children enjoy exploring in the childminder's garden as they learn to jump and balance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and show they feel emotionally secure in the childminder's care. They learn to value and respect one another, and feel confident in the childminder's home. The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She consistently praises children to build their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop good levels of independence during everyday activities. For example, they helped to tidy up and put on dressing-up clothes during their play. Children learn about how to keep themselves safe from potential harm. For example, they take part in regular emergency evacuation procedures and learn how to cross roads safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and achieve the important skills they need for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move to school. They enjoy exploring books and stories, and build an early interest in reading, writing and numbers. Children grow in confidence, and are happy and confident learners. For example, they enjoy visits to local parks and playgroups where they socialise with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478008 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 979586 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6.30pm, throughout most of 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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