Childminder EY282351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 10 May 2013

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder understands very well how children learn and develop. She carefully observes and assesses children's learning and plans a wide range of age-appropriate learning experiences. Children make good progress.  Children behave extremely well. The childminder provides children with clear and consistent boundaries and is an excellent role model for them. She consistently praises children for listening and good cooperation, which boosts their confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder uses all opportunities to help children understand why eating healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, is good for them as part of their healthy lifestyles.  The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and communicates with other professionals to provide better experiences and improve outcomes for children. She has successfully addressed the previous recommendation and now engages parents more in

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This provision is good

their children's development and learning to maintain consistency.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to follow children's interests or ideas to extend their learning further, in particular during their free play.

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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 better use of opportunities to follow children's ideas and interests, particularly during their free play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interaction with children throughout the inspection.  The inspector sampled the childminder's observation records, planning and assessment documents, and looked at the registration records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children and sampled some of her policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands and implements all legal requirements. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder develops her skills well and gains various ideas to support children's learning, for example, through attending training. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and regularly shares this with parents, who write positive comments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well and carefully gains a clear picture of what children know and can do from the start. She skilfully uses this information to identify any gaps and plan activities tailored to children's individual learning needs. All children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder often comments on the things that she sees children do and regularly models language. She joins in children's role play, such as to enhance their vocabulary and social skills. For example, children enjoy looking after baby dolls or pretending to sell something to the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides an extremely safe learning environment. Children feel secure and inspired to learn. They gain an exceptional understanding of how to keep themselves safe and why they have to follow some rules. For example, the childminder explains the danger of toys left on the floor when tidying up. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is calm, caring and attentive to children's needs. Children settle extremely well and develop close bonds with the childminder and each other. They kindly share resources as they play and use excellent manners. Even the youngest children regularly say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children receive plenty of physical exercise and fresh air. They have excellent opportunities to learn about their local and wider community. For example, the childminder takes them on an exceptional variety of trips, such as to wildlife parks, attractions and places of interest. Parents are extremely happy about these opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn essential skills needed for school and future life. They actively manage various tasks independently. For instance, they tidy away toys and help to clean the table before mealtimes. Children follow instructions well and have good opportunities to develop their early writing and mathematical skills. For example, they find letters that are in their names and they enjoy counting and sorting toys. They match the number of objects to the representative number. Children develop a strong sense of achievement and concentrate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282351 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1061770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Bush Hill Park, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder provides flexible hours each weekday all year round.

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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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