Childminder EY443835

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2016 12 November 2012

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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

 Children are confident and happy to explore their environment. They have close bonds with the childminder and her assistants and settle quickly in the home.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and shares information with them about their children's daily experiences. She understands the importance of working together with other agencies to provide consistency in children's learning.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder implements effective systems for monitoring children's learning, which she uses well to swiftly identify and address any gaps in their development.  The childminder is proactive in keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. Both she and her assistant seek regular professional development opportunities, such as further training, to achieve better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not maximise opportunities for older children to strengthen their skills to become more independent.  The childminder does not explore opportunities for children to increase their awareness of the local community to support further their understanding of the wider world.

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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 the most of opportunities for older children to manage daily tasks for themselves to support their growing independence  provide more opportunities for children to explore and learn about the local community to enhance their understanding of the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the interactions of the childminder and her assistants with them.  The inspector looked at a sample of various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation and relevant policies and procedures.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistants in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and held discussions with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice well. She has addressed all previous recommendations identified at the last inspection to raise the quality of her service. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a confident knowledge of what to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures to underpin her work successfully and ensure the welfare of each child is given high priority. She understands the importance of vetting and monitoring staff to ensure their ongoing suitability. She supports her assistants well to gain knowledge of how children learn best to improve teaching practice. Children receive a good early education and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have good knowledge of how to observe children's learning. They plan a variety of activities to motivate and excite children in their learning. The childminder makes the most of her garden. For example, children spend time exploring and collecting autumn leaves, and talking about their experiences of Halloween. Children are independent learners. They freely access an assortment of resources and play equipment. The childminder takes regular opportunities to model the correct use of language. She helps children develop good communication skills. For example, children excitedly talk about how small seeds develop into pumpkins. They enjoy exploring different textures and being creative, such as cutting, sticking and gluing shredded paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thrive in the childminder's friendly and welcoming environment. They feel safe and secure and, overall, the childminder maintains children's emotional and physical well- being effectively. The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, she encourages children to eat a range of nutritious foods, and they benefit from plenty of opportunities to be active and develop their physical skills. Children behave well at all times. The childminder and her assistants are consistently good role models. They teach children to form friendships and respect one another. The childminder teaches children to keep safe. For example, she creates a safe environment for children to play and supports them to tidy away toys and reduce any potential hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop strong friendships and play well together. They have opportunities to practise their mathematical skills. For example, they enjoy exploring shapes and completing jigsaws. Children gain many skills in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443835 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1059205 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 15 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Oakwood, in the London Borough of Enfield. She cares for children all day, Monday to Friday, and operates throughout most of the year. The childminder is registered to work with assistants. The childminder employs four assistants who support her on a part-time basis.

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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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