Childminder EY473967

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 September 2017 7 October 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 is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly identifies relevant training and support for herself and her assistant. She recently completed a formal childcare qualification. Her increased knowledge has helped her to effectively monitor and plan challenging activities to enhance children's overall learning experiences.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. They work well together to support children's learning at home and at the setting. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive.  Children are settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming and homely environment. They develop strong, positive attachments with her and her assistant. They feel safe and secure in her home.  The childminder plans and provides children with interesting and challenging experiences which help them to become keen and motivated learners. All children make

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This provision is good

good progress in their learning, given their starting capabilities and interests.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children become even more independent in managing their personal needs.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to help children learn about healthy food options as part of adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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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

 use all opportunities to help children to do more for themselves, to strengthen their independence and to manage their personal needs  increase opportunities to help children understand the benefits of healthy food as part of their healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed the assistant and children, 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 good awareness and understanding of the signs and symptoms that may raise concerns about a child's welfare. She understands the procedures for reporting such concerns. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments in her home and on outings to keep children safe and secure. She plans targeted activities that support children's learning well and successfully closes any emerging gaps. She effectively shares this information with parents, to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and learning. The childminder has developed her practice well since her last inspection and has addressed the previous recommendation effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She uses her knowledge of children's interests well to plan interesting activities that motivate children to learn and progress further. For example, children enjoyed using paints and playing with the sand and water. The childminder and her assistant extended their learning further. For example, they actively encouraged children to identify colours, shapes, letters and numbers. The childminder and her assistant effectively help to promote children's speaking and listening skills in different ways. For example, children enjoyed singing their favourite nursery rhymes and talked about the changes in the weather.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They teach children well about expected behaviour through gentle, consistent messages and setting clear boundaries. Children behave well and learn to value and respect one another. They enjoy a range of different experiences and outings, and have good opportunities to learn about the differences between themselves and others. The childminder and her assistant actively praise children during activities, which helps them feel proud of their achievements. Overall, the childminder helps children to manage some basic skills on their own. For example, she stores toys at low level to encourage children's free choice. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals and regular fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain good early literacy and mathematical skills in readiness for their future learning, such as starting school. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are willing to 'have a go'. Younger children listen attentively and respond well to instructions. Children are constantly engaged in exciting activities and are encouraged to lead their own play. They develop good friendships and social skills. For example, they cooperate and play alongside each other well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473967 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1071772 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. The childminder works with one assistant. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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