Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 26 November 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

 Children make good progress given their starting capabilities and interests. The childminder monitors children's progress well. She effectively identifies areas where they need extra support and narrows any gaps in children's learning and development.  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.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well by the childminder. They consistently demonstrate good behaviour and are confident and display high levels of self-esteem.  The childminder regularly identifies relevant training and support for herself and her assistant. She works closely with the local authority team and carries out training. This helps her to raise the quality of her provision and children's overall learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide a range of opportunities to help extend older children's early reading skills.  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

 make the most of opportunities for older children to practise their early reading skills as part of their literacy development  review and improve the learning opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs to be aware of and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has completed training updates on wider safeguarding issues. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments, which help her to minimise any hazards to children. She evaluates her practice well to continually improve. For example, since her last inspection, the childminder has worked closely with parents and exchanges information with them about their children's ongoing development and changing interests. She shares this information with staff at other early years settings that children attend, to provide a consistent approach and identify and address any gaps in children's learning.

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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 their interests and capabilities. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well, to help them to become confident talkers. For example, children talk confidently with the childminder as they paint, and are eager to describe their artwork and engage in meaningful discussions with her. The childminder provides children with exciting resources to extend their creative skills. For instance, during the inspection, children enjoyed imaginary play, pretending to cook and to care for dolls. The childminder extended their learning well as she explained the benefits of a healthy diet and the importance of sharing and caring for others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. She effectively helps children to develop their confidence in social situations and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children enjoy visits to the park and places of interest. They discuss road safety and learn how to keep themselves safe. Children are independent and concentrate well. For example, they eagerly do things for themselves, such as helping to tidy up and make choices, as well as initiate their own play. The childminder actively praises children as they learn new skills. Children adopt good hygiene routines and enjoy regular fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy in their learning and gain useful skills for their future learning, including for when they move on to school. They show enthusiasm in all of their activities and are eager to learn. They learn how to communicate and initiate conversations, and are confident to express their feelings about things they like. Children have good opportunities to develop their independence and the childminder encourages them to tackle challenges and try new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276717 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1128940 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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