Childminder EY466393

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 July 2017 6 February 2014

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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 successfully supports children's language skills, such as by asking them to explain what they have made, while encouraging them to share their ideas.  The childminder effectively works in partnership with parents. She regularly exchanges information on their children's learning and development. This helps parents support their children's learning at home.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards and teaches children how to keep themselves safe successfully.  Children settle in well and develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around her home.  The childminder develops her skills well. For example, she recently attended training to plan effective outdoor activities to improve children's learning outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness about the similarities and differences between themselves and others.  At times, the childminder does not fully support children to access resources to help them develop their early writing skills.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to explore a broader range of mark-making opportunities to extend their early writing skills  strengthen children's awareness of diversity, to increase their understanding of differences between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and keeps up to date with current safeguarding guidance. She knows how to report any concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder reflects well on the service she provides. Since her last inspection, she has addressed the recommendation that was set. For example, she effectively plans outdoor experiences so that children can gain an understanding of planting and growing. The childminder observes children closely and accurately monitors their development to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She makes effective use of what she knows to plan for children's individual learning needs. She shares this information with the parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn through play. She closely follows children's changing interests and engages well with them. She encourages them to solve problems. For example, children talk about what they are making as they create imaginatively with the play dough. The childminder asks them to think about how they can shape the dough and encourages them to count and recognise shapes and colours. The childminder helps children to develop their physical skills effectively. For example, they develop good coordination as they use bats to throw the ball and show pride in their achievements.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive and affectionate to children's individual needs. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement. Children behave well and learn to value and respect one another. The childminder encourages children to develop independence to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. For example, children select and help to tidy up the toys with which they want to play. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she provides nutritious, home- cooked meals and fresh fruit for snacks. Children have regular opportunities for exciting outdoor activities, such as to local parks and playgroups, where they learn to socialise with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and gain useful skills for their future learning, including when they move on to school. Children show enthusiasm in all of their activities and are motivated and eager to learn. They persevere well to complete tasks, for example, they compare sizes when using a variety of different buckets to make sandcastles. They learn to listen, to ask questions and to express their needs. They develop good social skills, such as interacting with others confidently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466393 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1069561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, and operates 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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