Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 26 March 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 is experienced and well organised. She makes the most of all opportunities, including training, to improve her practice and refresh her understanding of safeguarding issues.  Children show curiosity about why things happen and how things work. The childminder supports this aspect of their learning well. For example, she provides good opportunities for exploratory play and helps them research further information on the computer.  The childminder develops very good relationships with the children she cares for. Her caring approach helps them to feel happy and secure. They confidently express their needs and ideas to her and she responds with warmth and kindness.  Children develop a good range of skills which supports their future learning and helps prepare them for school. For example, they develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they explore a range of mark-making activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children clear and consistent guidance to help them understand what is expected of them and why.  The childminder, occasionally, does not make the best possible use of opportunities to help children become even more independent in managing their personal needs.

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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

 give children more clear and consistent guidance to help them develop a deeper understanding of what is expected of them and why  use all opportunities to help children become more confident and independent in managing their personal needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and discussed some of these with the childminder. She assessed the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.  The inspector considered the views of parents from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to support children's welfare and protect them from harm. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's safety. The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She ensures that there is a regular exchange of information which supports children's care needs well. The childminder successfully uses the views of children, parents and other professionals to help her review the quality of the provision. She makes effective changes which benefit the children. For example, she is currently exploring more effective ways of using computers to extend children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well. She regularly observes them and involves parents in her ongoing assessments of their children's development. This helps her to form a thorough understanding of how children are progressing. She plans challenging and enjoyable activities based on their individual interests. Children use resources imaginatively and creatively to explore their ideas. For example, they used cardboard boxes to create trucks, showing close attention to detail when adding to and discussing the features of their models. The childminder's interactions with children support their communication skills well. For example, she models the correct pronunciation of words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children have plenty of opportunities to interact with other children and adults. For example, she takes them to playgroups and to visit other childminders. These help them to become confident in a range of social situations. Children learn good hygiene routines, for instance, they understand the need for handwashing before eating. The childminder has formed effective links with schools and nurseries that children also attend. She exchanges information about children's learning and well-being, helping to support continuity between the different settings. The childminder encourages children to be active and healthy. For example, she provides tasty and nutritious meals and ensures children have fresh air and exercise each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They learn about numbers, shapes and measures during activities and daily routines. For example, they used sand timers to measure how long it would be until lunchtime. They explained that the numeral on top of the timer indicates how many minutes it will take for the sand to flow through. Children develop a keen interest in literacy. For instance, they enjoy listening to favourite stories and looking at books independently. They also understand that they can use books to find out information.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135837 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1089527 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates term time only, all day, Monday to Friday.

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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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