Childminder 135467

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 30 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 demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends workshops and completes relevant training online to build her knowledge and keep up to date with changes in legislation.  The childminder has a well-thought-out and well-presented play space. Toys and games are easily accessible and children can make choices about what they want to play with. Children's independence is supported well.  Children make good progress in their learning. They develop high levels of confidence, independence and are eager to learn. Children settle well in the setting and enjoy joining in the wide range of opportunities on offer.  The childminder develops strong and purposeful partnerships with settings that children attend, which she uses effectively to support children's learning and development.  Children are happy, safe and secure. They enjoy their time with the childminder, settle

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This provision is good

quickly and develop close bonds with others. The childminder manages behaviour well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children time to answer questions and contribute to discussions to develop their communication and language skills further.  At times, the childminder does not review children's next steps in learning as effectively as possible to plan for their further development.

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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

 strengthen teaching skills to consistently give children time to contribute to discussions and respond to questions that help further extend their communication and language development  develop the good observation, assessment and planning process further to help effectively review the next steps in children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and its impact on the children's learning.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector sampled the childminder's planning documents and discussed children's individual learning and development.  The childminder spoke to the childminder regarding her self-evaluation processes.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues, including current legislation and guidance. She knows the procedure to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has good ideas for improving her service; for instance, developing the outdoor area and completing more training to further build on her practice and children's learning. Regular risk assessments to identify and minimise any potential hazards help ensure her home is safe and secure. The childminder monitors children's progress well, overall, to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She strengthens her evaluations by seeking the views of parents and children and includes their suggestions into her daily plans and routines.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses a range of effective strategies to promote children's communication and language skills, generally. For example, she uses action songs to help introduce new words and regularly shares stories with children. The childminder promotes early mathematics well and children count and identify animals in books and are helped to learn about full and empty as they play in the sand. The childminder consistently observes and assesses children's progress. Overall, she effectively teaches and plans interesting and enjoyable activities that engage children to learn. Children love being creative and imaginative and they explore sensory experiences. For example, during a play dough activity children discuss textures, make models, identify shapes and colours and use their imagination to act out stories with their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm, welcoming and nurturing home. The childminder praises and encourages children frequently, which helps to build on their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder teaches children to learn about other people, faiths and backgrounds. For example, children celebrate festivals and share stories from different cultures, often in dual languages. Children learn about personal safety, for example, the childminder reminds the children to hold on tight as they climb the steps to the slide and take care when running in the spacious and well-resourced garden. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy through well-organised daily routines, such as washing their hands before snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development and acquire the essential skills that they need in readiness for school. Children are highly inquisitive and love to explore. For example, children independently look for butterflies and bugs and eagerly watch aeroplanes and helicopters flying overhead.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135467 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1089519 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works each weekday 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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Telephone number

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