Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 15 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 well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn and her previous experience to provide children with enjoyable, stimulating and well-planned learning opportunities.  Children are settled, content and confident in the childminder's care. They move freely around the areas of the childminder's home accessible to them.  The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources to enhance children's learning and play. She ensures that the range on offer is accessible to children. This helps to develop children's independence.  The childminder works well with parents. She provides them with clear verbal and written information about their children's day. Parents who contributed to the inspection stated that they find the childminder very approachable and their children enjoy their time with her.  The childminder uses the knowledge she has of each child to assess their progress. She

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This provision is good

shares this information with parents and involves them in determining their children's next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children enough time to consider their responses to questions or to process the questions effectively.  The childminder does not focus her professional development to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to consider, process and respond to adults' questions in a timely manner to support their good progress even further  build on professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and support for children's learning to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed a focused activity and held discussions with the childminder about children's progress and achievements.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the qualifications and suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the written feedback obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. She attends appropriate training, regularly reviews her safeguarding policy and takes account of new guidance. The childminder conducts daily risk assessments of her home and any outings she takes the children on. She encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she provides opportunities for them to take some risks. The childminder has effective record-keeping procedures. She establishes positive links with other childminders, local schools and other early years providers to support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder effectively reviews and evaluates her provision. She uses this information to inform ongoing continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have fun exploring a range of learning opportunities. The childminder helps to promote children's communication and language skills. She repeats babbles and sounds that younger children make and introduces new words. She praises babies who are beginning to use words to name objects, such as 'cat'. Children have fun exploring the garden and outdoor resources. They negotiate the small slide with assistance from the childminder and giggle excitedly as they slide down. The childminder introduces natural items into the children's play. For example, she provides a real wooden log for the 'five little speckled frogs' stuffed toys to sit on. She sings the song with children and uses the visual prompts to enhance their enjoyment and engagement. Children copy this play, and also use the frogs to build towers with. The childminder takes advantage of spontaneous play such as this to introduce numbers and counting, as she encourages children to count

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and appear to feel safe and secure. Their emotional well-being is effectively promoted by the childminder. She uses kind and considerate language to help to build their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder organises her home effectively to provide space for children to explore. She makes good use of the local environment to enhance children's learning. Children enjoy home-cooked meals and snacks during the day with the childminder. Children have fun exploring equipment that helps to develop their physical skills. Babies who are beginning to stand and walk move confidently around the childminder's furniture, holding on to help them balance.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop a strong sense of self-worth and become independent young people. Children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning, such as school. Children enjoy making marks with chalk and other materials. They take pride in their achievements and draw adults' attention to their efforts. Babies learn new words and babble excitedly in response to interactions from other people. They are beginning to understand and follow instructions, such as getting ready for a nap during the day.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135769 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1089524 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Enfield, Middlesex. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays agreed in advance. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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