Childminder 135492

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 24 November 2014

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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 works well with parents to further support children's learning and care. For example, she has built strong relationships with parents and provides them with games to take home and play with their children to extend learning.  The childminder plans exciting activities to help children make good developmental progress. For example, she uses interactive laptops to skilfully captivate children's attention and engage them in learning. Children pressed buttons, listened intently and had lots of fun naming and making different animal sounds.  Children's communication and language skills are supported well. For example, the childminder uses effective strategies, such as recalling events and lots of repetition, to support children's understanding of words and widen their vocabulary.  Children benefit from the childminder's kind and nurturing approach. They are well behaved and respond positively to her consistent praise for their achievements.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she supervises children well and carries out regular fire drills to keep them safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children build their understanding of mathematics in their play and 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

 increase opportunities to help children understand the health benefits that different foods have on their bodies  make full use of opportunities to support children's early mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children, and spoke with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, a selection of policies, including safeguarding procedures, and the childminder's first-aid certificate.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to her observations of children's play, and their learning and progress.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she engages with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedures she must follow in the event of a child protection concern about a child in her care. The childminder is successful in ensuring that her knowledge and professional development are current, which has a positive effect on the quality of her teaching and on outcomes for children. For instance, she works closely with her local authority and seeks relevant training to extend her knowledge and skills. The childminder reflects well on her practice and takes into account the views of children and parents in her evaluation. She makes good links with the local schools and nurseries to support children's move to school successfully.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and tracks children's development accurately. She uses this information effectively to plan and provide meaningful experiences for each child and to identify any gaps in their learning. Children develop good listening skills. For example, they enjoy regular trips to the library with the childminder where they take part in storytelling sessions with their friends. The childminder supports children's creative ideas well and children enjoy imaginary play. For instance, they pretend to cook and to care for the dolls. The childminder plans activities to build on children's curiosity about the natural world and their environment. For example, children observe small worms and birds outdoors and take part in planting activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are motivated to carry out manageable tasks, developing their independence skills effectively. For example, they are confident to choose activities that interest them and help to tidy away toys after play. The childminder is calm and gentle. She supports children's physical and social skills particularly well. Young children demonstrate their increasing physical abilities, for example, they run, throw and catch balls through a toy tunnel. The childminder takes children for regular walks and encourages them to make friends at the toddler groups they visit together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills and attitudes they need for their future learning. They are well- prepared for their move to school, for instance, they develop good concentration skills. Children build good communication and language skills. For example, older children engage confidently in conversations with the childminder and adults; young children learn to make themselves understood using two- and three-word sentences. Children gain an understanding of early literacy. For instance, they learn to put meaning to the marks they make to support their emerging writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135492 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1070277 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1989. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, for the whole year apart from some holidays at Christmas and in the summer.

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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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