Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 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

 Children form very secure attachments to the childminder and are happy and content. The warm and nurturing care that the childminder offers effectively supports children's confidence and emotional well-being.  The childminder provides a stimulating environment and plans a breadth of activities that takes into account children's current abilities and provides sufficient challenge to extend their learning. Children make good progress in their development.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder uses effective two-way communication to exchange information with parents, to achieve a consistent approach to children's learning.  Children are well supported to develop their language skills. For example, the childminder introduces a good range of descriptive language to help to build children's vocabulary, understanding and knowledge of the world.  The childminder seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to

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This provision is good

effectively evaluate her provision and enhance outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children to follow their chosen play ideas, to develop their independent learning further.  Children do not consistently experience a rich range of opportunities to learn about their own similarities and differences, or those in the diverse world in which they live.

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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

 continue to develop opportunities to fully support children's spontaneous learning and to follow their chosen play ideas  build on opportunities to help children understand the lives and experiences of others who may be different from themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder and household members' suitability, children's assessment records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The motivated childminder is committed to continuing to improve her provision. For example, she attends regular training to keep her professional development up to date and frequently networks with other childminding colleagues to strengthen her knowledge and skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and is confident of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out detailed risk assessments and effectively identifies potential hazards in her home to help to keep children safe. Parents express high levels of appreciation and satisfaction with the care the childminder provides. They describe that their children enjoy attending and they appreciate her support and flexibility.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear knowledge of children's individual needs and generally makes good use of opportunities to extend their learning. She has an enthusiastic nature and effectively uses her experience to motivate and stimulate children to be inquisitive learners. The childminder actively engages in children's play and supports them to make good progress in their overall development. For example, she uses lots of mathematical language and has discussions with children about different animals when exploring puzzles. The childminder regularly observes and monitors children's progress and uses her assessments to inform parents of their children's achievements. She successfully identifies any gaps in children's learning and plans appropriate experiences to build on their current skills. For example, children enjoy attending local playgroups to further develop their confidence and social skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settle with ease. They build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder forms strong links with parents to gather a wealth of information when children start, to help her complete initial assessments of their needs. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches them about expected behaviour and gives frequent encouragement and praise. This helps children to have a positive view of themselves and a keen approach towards new experiences. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, children eat nutritious snacks and meals and have daily opportunities to be active, either in the garden or at a local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and any gaps in learning close rapidly. Children learn a range of key skills which supports them well for their eventual move on to school. Young children have a strong desire to explore and show high levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496176 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 1037240 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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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 lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works from 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays during 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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