Childminder EY306058

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 29 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 is experienced and qualified. She works effectively with her co- childminder and assistant to assess the quality of the provision and identify where to make meaningful improvements. For example, they have further developed their planning system to focus activities more sharply on children's individual learning needs and interests.  The childminder regularly assesses children's learning to identify what they can do and what they need to learn next. She plans a good range of interesting and challenging activities indoors and outdoors that covers all areas of learning. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air; they play in the childminder's garden and go on outings into the local community.  The childminder works well with other early years settings and schools that children attend. She uses these partnerships extremely effectively to promote continuity in

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This provision is good

children's learning and to prepare them for starting full-time education.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to help younger children and babies develop independence, particularly at mealtimes.  The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to teach children about people and communities outside of their own experience.

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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

 make the most of everyday activities and routines to help younger children and babies develop their independence skills  increase the range of opportunities for children to learn about different people and communities outside of their own experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and discussed some of these with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact upon children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant 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

The childminder makes the most of opportunities to continue her professional development. For instance, she attends seminars, accesses training online and reads early years publications. She uses training effectively to improve the quality of her provision. For example, training has helped her introduce new and exciting outdoor activities for children, such as den building in the woods. The childminder supports her assistant well to fulfil her role. For instance, she ensures that they attend training together and involves her in policy reviews. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to support children's welfare and to protect them from harm. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's safety or well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and successfully involves them in their children's learning. For instance, weekly feedback sheets for each child provide details of what they have enjoyed learning, alongside ideas on how parents can continue this at home. The childminder gets to know children extremely well and is sensitive to their individual needs and preferences. For example, she ensures that children who are less confident have opportunities to express their ideas and opinions. Children learn about the natural world. They enjoyed finding and identifying insects in the childminder's garden, and regularly visit a local wood and animal park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers useful information from parents about children's care and daily routines when they start. This helps to support a smooth move into the setting and ensures that children's needs are well catered for. The childminder's calm and consistent approach helps children feel secure, and boosts their confidence and self-esteem. Children's behaviour is very good. They play together well and begin to share and take turns with resources. Older children act as positive role models for their younger peers. For example, they model good table manners and make healthy choices about food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop a range of skills to support the next stages in their development, including the move on to school. For example, they learned about size, colour and number during a sorting activity. Children become confident and enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning from adults and each other. They engage purposefully in self- led play, independently selecting from the good range of resources to support and extend their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306058 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1092315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant, all of whom hold a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers full-time and part-time care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 7pm, 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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