Childminder 135527

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2017 28 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 completes thorough assessments of children's progress to identify their next steps in learning and their current interests. She plans activities effectively to help them make good progress.  Children behave well. They know what is expected of them in different situations and can follow simple rules. They learn about sharing their toys and being kind to others.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's learning and care. They work well together to support children's learning at home and at the setting.  The childminder evaluates and improves her practice well, and keeps up to date through professional development opportunities. For example, she recently completed training to help support children with specific needs to extend their overall learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not fully support children to use resources to help them develop their early writing skills.  The childminder does not work closely enough with the other early years settings that children attend, to help support children's learning and care more consistently.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to experiment and extend their early writing skills  strengthen partnerships with other settings that children attend to support a more consistent approach to children's learning and care.

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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 and the childminder jointly observed children at play and held discussions about how the childminder reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector reviewed parents' and children's feedback by sampling written documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if any issues arise. She keeps up to date with training and implements effective procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder has developed her practice well. Since her last inspection she has addressed the recommendations that were set. For example, she helps children learn the concepts of mathematics effectively and provides natural and sensory resources. The childminder monitors children's progress well to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing and clearly identifies their next steps in learning. She shares this information with the parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through their daily activities and routines. She develops children's language and communication skills effectively, for example, through thought-provoking conversations. The childminder encourages children's play and exploration by providing interesting activities and resources. For example, children enjoy searching for puzzle pieces hidden in rice boxes. The childminder skilfully helps children to think and solve problems. For example, she asks them to identify shapes, numbers and letters to extend their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share strong attachments with the childminder and settle quickly in her care. The childminder helps children develop their physical skills and independence well. For example, babies move about freely and explore musical instruments and electronic toys stored at low level. Children are very confident and take pride in their achievements. For instance, they show the childminder what they make or do and talk to her about their ideas. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and manage risks. Children know to sit down at the table when eating their healthy meals, and they talk about how they cross the road safely. The childminder develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle well. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy regular fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children enjoy a range of different experiences and outings outside of the childminder's setting. They have good opportunities to socialise and learn about the differences between themselves and others. For example, they visit local playgroups and other childminders where they meet and interact with other children and adults. Children develop a wide range of skills needed for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135527 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1089522 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 6.30am to 5pm, 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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