Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2017 Not applicable

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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 well organised and she manages her setting well. She uses her knowledge of the requirements well to provide a high-quality provision and promotes good outcomes for children.  Children make good progress and gain key skills to support their future learning. They thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home as they engage in a broad range of enjoyable, stimulating and challenging activities.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development. She plans experiences well to meet their individual needs and target any areas where they may need further support.  Children feel safe and welcome in this warm, caring and fully inclusive environment. They enjoy the close attachments that they establish with the childminder.  The childminder evaluates her practice well using the feedback she gains from parents and children. She provides good levels of support to her assistant to help promote her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully explore ways to encourage parents to contribute what they know about their children's ongoing learning.  The childminder does not consistently work effectively with other provisions that children attend to further enhance their learning experiences by promoting a cohesive working approach.

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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

 explore further ways for parents to share ongoing information about their children's learning  develop effective partnerships with other providers involved in children's care to provide an integrated approach to their care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching as the childminder engaged in activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed all areas in the home used for childminding.  The inspector took account of parents' views from the questionnaires provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and her role to protect children in her care, including if she needs to make a referral. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments inside her home and on outings, which supports children to explore and play safely. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of childcare practices, which she uses well to promote positive outcomes for children. For example, after attending training and reading relevant literature, she reviews her practice and makes changes where required. The childminder has attended training in observations and assessments to improve the quality of her teaching. She manages her assistant well and keeps her updated with her policies and procedures.

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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 obtains information from parents at the beginning of their child's placement, which she uses effectively to establish children's starting points. The childminder provides an interesting, stimulating learning environment to meet children's individual needs and interests. For example, children enjoy role play, exploring with water and bubbles, looking at books, and playing hide and seek outside in the tent. The childminder interacts well with children and uses enthusiastic language to encourage their communication and language development. For example, as children engage in play, the childminder helps to support their learning by using descriptive words and giving them simple instructions to follow. She encourages children's awareness of numbers and colours well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and well settled in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a growing confidence and independence. For example, they lead and guide their own play, making clear choices in their play. Children behave well. They respond well to the childminder's caring and attentive approach, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder promotes children's health well. For example, she provides children with healthy meals and snacks which include fresh fruit and home-cooked meals. The childminder encourages children to develop good hygiene practices through daily routines, such as regularly washing their hands, and she encourages older children to manage their needs independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and acquire key skills for their future learning. They are very confident in deciding what they want to play with, and young children demonstrate good levels of control and coordination. For example, when engaging in physical activities and when they independently feed themselves at mealtimes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485022 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1006615 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Enfield Town area in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant and provides all-year-round care from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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