Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2018 9 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides exciting experiences that help to engage children and support their learning well. She makes meticulous assessments of children's progress, using input from parents. She uses this information rigorously to plan targeted activities that support children's learning well and successfully closes any emerging gaps in achievement.  Children are confident and display high levels of self-esteem. The childminder is an excellent role model. She uses highly successful ways to teach children how to behave extremely well. She gives them very clear messages about boundaries and expectations.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning.  The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly identifies relevant training and support. She recently completed a formal childcare qualification.

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This provision is good

Her increased knowledge has helped her to effectively monitor and plan challenging activities to enhance children's overall learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best of opportunities that arise to strengthen children's understanding of mathematics.

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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

 review and improve the learning opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even 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 took account of the written feedback provided by parents.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching.  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 clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns for children's safety. She keeps up to date with current safeguarding guidance and implements effective procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder conducts regular and thorough checks on her home to eliminate risks. Since her last inspection, the childminder has continued to evaluate her practice and has addressed the previous recommendation effectively. She takes into account the views of parents, children and others, which help her maintain a good service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She plans challenging and enjoyable activities based on children's interests and capabilities. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. For example, children effectively talked with the childminder when matching puzzle pieces and used their imagination to describe horses and unicorns. The childminder extends children's creative skills superbly. For example, children use a very exciting variety of textures and materials, such as making play dough using flour and mixing different colours. The childminder extended their learning further, asking them to think about how they can shape the dough and identify textures and colours when mixed together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is caring and nurturing and children have formed excellent bonds with her. Children settle quickly and develop a deep sense of belonging. They are extremely confident learners and are eager to play and explore. Children have excellent opportunities to socialise and learn about differences between themselves and others. For example, children visit places of interest and playgroups to meet and interact with other children and adults. Children develop high levels of independence during activities as they choose from a wealth of resources which are easily available to them. They develop very good self-care skills around personal hygiene and develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

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. They persevere well to complete tasks, for example, when sorting and matching puzzles. They learn to listen, to ask questions and to express their needs. Children have excellent opportunities to develop their independence and the childminder encourages children to tackle challenges and try new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406046 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1068984 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full- and part-time care each weekday from 8am 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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