Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2017 14 April 2015

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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 teaches children well. She successfully supports their language skills and helps them learn new words. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children are confident and enjoy the childminder's interactions with them. She forms positive bonds with children and successfully supports their emotional well-being.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and other professionals to provide a consistent approach in supporting children's care and learning.  Children behave well and understand what is expected of them. For example, they willingly help to tidy up toys without reminders and learn to look after the childminder's toys responsibly.  The childminder reflects on her setting well to help her recognise the strengths in her practice and some areas she wants to improve. She acts on the advice of other early years professionals. For instance, following the feedback given at her last inspection,

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This provision is good

she has developed the provision to strengthen her good teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, younger children do not have a wide range of interesting, age-appropriate books for them to explore, to enhance their early reading skills.  At times, the childminder does not plan her environment effectively to motivate children to explore a variety of activities independently, to extend their learning experiences.

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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

 build on opportunities for younger children to develop their early reading skills  review the organisation of the learning environment, to enhance children's motivation to explore a range of activities independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and the activities they engaged in.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures to keep children safe. She is fully aware of her duty to protect children and knows how to report her concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder recognises the importance of professional development to improve her setting's practices. She seeks opportunities to develop her skills, such as through training, to help improve her knowledge, expertise and children's outcomes. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress, helping her identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder assesses children's abilities well. She observes children regularly, knows what they can do and, in general, plans age-appropriate activities to extend their learning. She finds out what children's interests are and plans activities around these well to support their involvement and concentration while they play. Children enjoy creative experiences, such as painting pictures with different tools. They learn how to use resources with control, such as paint brushes, and learn what happens when different coloured paints are mixed together. Children have opportunities to develop their understanding of the world. For instance, they look at displays in the room with the childminder, such as of space, and enjoy talking about the different planets. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their confidence and social skills, such as during outings to the local children's centre.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder regularly assesses risks in all areas that children use in order to identify and remove any hazards. She helps children learn about healthy lifestyles and supports their physical well-being effectively. For example, she provides nutritious foods and opportunities for children to be active, such as during outings to the local park. The childminder supports children well to develop an understanding of good hygiene practices. For instance, she teaches them to wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and eventually for school. For example, they communicate clearly and confidently and listen well. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they enjoy pouring and scooping water and develop their hand-muscle controls well. Babies are confident in their surroundings and develop their movements well, such as crawling and walking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416398 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1094522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates her service from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am until 6.15pm, 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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