Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 14 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

 Children are settled and happy in the childminder's setting. They develop strong positive attachments with her and feel safe and secure in her home.  The childminder observes children closely and accurately monitors their development. She makes effective use of her assessments to plan for children's individual learning.  The childminder provides exciting experiences that help to engage children and support their learning well. Children make ongoing good progress, from their starting capabilities and interests.  The childminder effectively works in partnership with parents. She regularly shares information on their children's learning and development. This helps parents support their children's learning at home.  The childminder is experienced and well qualified. For example, she uses her childcare degree and other relevant training opportunities to help improve children's overall learning outcomes.

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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.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to use their home language to further support their learning experiences.

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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 opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves, to help strengthen their independence further  provide more opportunities to encourage children to develop and use their home languages to support their learning further.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness and understanding of child protection matters and she keeps up to date with new safeguarding guidance. She plans targeted activities that support children's learning well and successfully closes any emerging gaps. She effectively shares information about children's learning with parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend, to support consistency. The childminder monitors the quality of her practice to help drive improvement effectively. She reflects well on her practice and has addressed the previous recommendations successfully. For example, she provides more creative activities in the outdoor area to enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder supervises her assistants well and regularly identifies relevant training and support to help improve their practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's learning effectively. She provides children with enjoyable learning experiences which reflect their interests and help them to become keen and motivated learners. The childminder supports children's emerging speaking skills well. For example, children look at books and point out their favourite animals in the pictures while the childminder introduces new words and vocabulary. The childminder builds on children's early mathematical development well. For example, she encourages children to count bricks and identify colours during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. She consistently praises children to help build their self-esteem and confidence. Children's behaviour is good. They are learning how to follow rules, take turns and share toys. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards and teaches children how to keep themselves safe successfully. Children are well cared for in a clean and stimulating environment. The childminder helps children to learn the importance of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides nutritious options at mealtimes and children have regular opportunities for exciting outdoor activities and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a wide range of skills needed for their future learning and their eventual move to school. Children show good levels of concentration and persevere well at tasks. They grow in confidence and are curious and eager to learn. Children join in with the well-planned activities enthusiastically, which helps them to think and learn new skills. For example, they visit local playgroups and soft-play areas. Children begin to develop an understanding of people in the wider community and learn to socialise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392780 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1071168 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with three assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday from 7am to 7pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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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