Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 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 knows the children in her care well and offers a relaxed approach to learning. She makes regular observations of children to assess their current capabilities. This helps her to plan age-appropriate activities to promote children's next steps in learning.  The childminder is clear in her expectations of children. She provides regular praise and encouragement, building children's confidence. Children behave well. They are encouraged to be respectful of others and play cooperatively together.  Accurate observation and assessment systems are used, helping the childminder to identify the progress children make and to provide extra support to narrow any gaps in their learning. All children are making good progress.  The childminder reflects on her practice frequently to improve the outcomes for children. She takes account of the views of parents and children.  The childminder makes children's self-care routines enjoyable. For example, she sings

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This provision is good

to them and plays 'peek-a-boo' when changing their nappies. Children giggle with excitement and thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities, when children are initiating their own play, to extend their curiosity and exploration further.  At times, the childminder does not give children clear messages about why it is important to follow a healthy diet.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to initiate their own play to extend their natural curiosity and exploration  make better use of opportunities to give children clear messages about why it is important to have a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and the impact on children's learning.  The inspector checked documents, including the childminder's background, suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's individual learning and development.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder regarding a planned activity.  The inspector looked at a range of the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. The childminder maintains required records and policies to underpin her practice and enable her to promote children's welfare. She has positive partnerships with parents and works closely with them, sharing details of their children's day. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the nurturing environment she creates. The childminder actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to ensure her provision remains up to date and to help her improve her practice. For example, she has refreshed her safeguarding knowledge to extend her understanding of new legislation and has adapted her policies and procedures accordingly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified and experienced childminder plans activities that stimulate and motivate children. Children readily access a range of interesting books that the childminder regularly reads to them with great expression. Children listen intently to her and actively join in. For example, they point to and name the objects and pictures, increasing their communication and language skills. Children enjoy the outdoor activities, for example, they excitedly play with plastic fish in water and giggle loudly as they squirt each other. Children's learning is regularly monitored by the childminder who ensures that all children are making at least expected progress from their starting points. The childminder provides a range of activities to promote children's sensory awareness. For example, they smell the dry flowers in the builder's tray and feel the paint with their hands as they make marks with their fingers and palms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the importance of staying safe through daily activities. They are reminded of the importance of tidying the toys away before taking more out, to help prevent accidents. They also learn to take care as they climb the steps to the slide. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be independent. For example, they cut up their strawberries at snack time and help to clean the tables after lunch. Children show they feel safe, settle quickly and enjoy their time in the setting. For example, they go to the childminder for cuddles and enjoy their time together as they snuggle down for story time. The childminder sets clear and consistent boundaries for children's behaviour and she gently and calmly reminds the children of these.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and eager to learn. All children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and the eventual move on to school. Children are motivated, enthusiastic learners who enjoy new challenges and experiences. Children's early mathematical skills are developing well as they explore numbers, counting, shape and size in everyday routines and activities. They develop their physical skills and enjoy playing outdoors in the well-resourced garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493108 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1027531 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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