Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 October 2017 29 April 2015

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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 and his assistant provide exciting experiences that help to engage children and support their learning well. All children make ongoing good progress in their learning.  Children enjoy being in the childminder's care and are emotionally secure. Children develop strong positive attachments with him and his assistant, and learn to take account of the needs of others, share and take turns effectively.  The childminder and his assistant take children on outings, such as to the park and places of interest where they enjoy fresh air, exercise and socialising with others. He supports their social skills and physical development effectively.  The childminder regularly identifies relevant training and support for himself and his assistant. For example, he recently attended training to develop ways to support children to extend their learning outdoors.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about their children's learning at home, to complement future plans and support their progress further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not take all opportunities to help children to build consistently on their understanding of healthy food options.

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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

 involve parents more fully in sharing information about their children's learning at home, to further support the quality of teaching on offer  increase opportunities to help children understand the benefits of eating healthy food as part of their healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play and evaluated an activity together.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder and his assistant, and assessed the impact on their learning.  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, his assistant and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. For example, he attends courses regularly to keep up to date with the latest safeguarding requirements and is clear about the reporting procedures. The childminder and his assistant complete thorough risk assessments to help minimise hazards and teach children how to keep themselves safe. The childminder evaluates his practice well. For example, since his last inspection, he has increased activities to help children understand and respect differences in the world around them. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. He shares this information with parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend to support consistency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good teaching strategies and systems to monitor children's progress and to plan for their next steps in learning effectively. He plans a wide range of age- appropriate activities, which are based on his knowledge of children's individual needs. The childminder helps younger children develop their understanding of language and supports their speaking skills well. For example, they share books and children 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, children enjoyed drawing and the childminder encouraged them to recognise the different shapes and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have very warm relationships with the childminder and his assistant, and are eager to show them their creations as they join in their play. The childminder and his assistant consistently praise children and meet their needs well. Children behave well and learn to value one another. The childminder and his assistant are good role models and effectively teach children to be kind and polite. Children are independent and concentrate well. For example, they eagerly do things for themselves, such as help to tidy up and make choices, as well as initiate their own play. Overall, children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy healthy meals.

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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 eager to learn. Babies are eager to join in with the well-planned activities, which help them to think and learn new skills. For example, they listen to their favourite rhymes, they babble and respond to instructions, smiling when they succeed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY306075 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1092316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. He lives in the London Borough of Enfield and works from his co-childminder's home with an assistant, all of whom hold a childcare qualification at level 3. He offers full and part-time care each weekday, from 7am to 6pm, 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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