Childminder EY501603

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 evaluates her practice well. She welcomes feedback from parents and children, and uses this information to identify her strengths and areas for development. For example, she has increased outdoor opportunities for children to explore and learn.  The childminder develops close relationships with parents. They share regular feedback about children's progress and how to extend their learning at home. The childminder ensures parents are clear about her responsibilities, and policies and procedures, to make them aware of what to expect from her services.  The childminder observes and assesses children's learning and development effectively. She uses this information to plan what children need to achieve next to help them make good progress.  Children behave well. For example, they show respect and listen to the childminder. They learn to use 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. The childminder sets clear

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This provision is good

boundaries for children to learn right from wrong.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently enable children to have a smooth transition between activities and routine tasks, to make them aware of what will happen next and to help put them at ease.  Although younger children's communication skills are developing well overall, the childminder misses some opportunities to support children to use sentences and to extend their thinking even further.

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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

 strengthen children's transition between activities and routine tasks, to enable them to know what to expect next and to help them make the change easily  increase opportunities to strengthen children's speech development and to challenge their thinking even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder’s training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and observed the quality of care and teaching.  The inspector took account of parents’ written feedback during the inspection.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well. She obtains information from parents to help identify children's starting points and completes regular assessments, including the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder knows how to seek support from other professionals to identify and close any gaps in children's development. The childminder maintains her professional development well to enhance her practice while working with children. For example, she uses new information from training to strengthen her understanding of what to expect from children and how to encourage positive behaviour. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to safeguard and protect children within her care. She is familiar with the procedures to report any concerns, including allegations, to the relevant authorities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows individual children well. Overall, she plans stimulating opportunities for them to enjoy and learn. For example, children spend a long time exploring with water and pretending to paint the fence. The childminder encourages children to draw different characters and shapes, and make marks to help them develop skills in preparation for their early writing. The childminder supports children effectively to develop an understanding of the wider world, nature and animals. For example, she encourages children to use a magnifying glass to search for insects in the garden and takes them to the farm for them to learn about animals. Children develop their sensory, creative and imaginative skills well. For example, they explore and use a wide range of materials to make designs successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close attachments with the childminder and know when to seek comfort and reassurance from her. The childminder is sensitive to individual children's needs. She supports them to develop their confidence and to persevere with tasks that they may find difficult. The childminder addresses children using their name, gets down to their level and uses good eye contact when interacting with them. The childminder supports children to develop their social skills well. For example, she arranges regular visits to playgroups for them to play with other children and learn to share and take turns. The childminder supervises children effectively. She makes them aware of how to keep themselves safe and she provides opportunities to encourage healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They acquire skills to help with the next stage in their learning. For example, children develop their physical skills effectively and display good mobility, balance and coordination. They climb and use the slide safely, and curiously use their hands and tools to dig into soil. Children manage small tasks, such as putting on their coats independently. They learn to count and recognise colours successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501603 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1053942 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates in the London Borough of Enfield. She works on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, during school term time only.

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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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Telephone number

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