Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children have good relationships with the childminder and one another. They turn freely to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance, and this helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder forms positive relationships with the parents and keeps them informed about their children's experiences. For example, she shares children's achievements daily. n The childminder consistently maintains high standards of hygiene which promote children's good health. She ensures that all care practices promote children's physical well-being. n Children make good progress in all areas of development. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to ensure she plans challenging activities that meet their individual needs. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides age-appropriate ways to support positive behaviour. As a result, children are confident and know what behaviour is expected of them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Current arrangements for professional development do not focus strongly enough on raising the already good standard of teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder misses opportunities to develop further children's understanding of diverse cultures within their immediate community and beyond.

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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

n consolidate current plans for professional development to help in progressing teaching skills towards excellence n strengthen opportunities for children to experience a wide range of experiences which celebrates and raises their awareness of diversity within the local community and wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice to bring about continuous improvement. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation related to the provision for children's welfare and learning. n The inspector spoke to children and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on her practice in order to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder follows good health and hygiene practices. She keeps areas used by the children safe and secure, including risk assessing the outdoor learning area daily. This helps her to minimise the risk of accidents and to keep children safe. The childminder is experienced and strives to continually provide good-quality care for children and their families. She takes on board regular feedback from parents and other professionals to improve and develop. The childminder demonstrates a passion and commitment to the development of her setting. She evaluates aspects of her practice effectively to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore and investigate. For example, children learn about their senses using materials such as flour and water. They enjoy more complicated tasks, including using magnifying glasses to explore leaves, acorns and pine cones. The childminder talks and interacts well with children. She uses eye contact and gets down to children's level. Children respond eagerly and enjoy their time with her. The childminder supports children's speech. She talks clearly with them and repeats words back that they use. Children enjoy singing songs and dancing while they are with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are polite and well behaved. They are happy to play together, share resources and wait to take turns. Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they follow good hygiene routines and discuss the importance of washing away germs from their hands after playing outside and at the end of a messy activity. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, they enjoy activities such as moving items with tweezers and threading pasta tubes. The childminder supports children effectively to prepare for their eventual move to school. For example, children learn good skills to support their early writing. Children enjoy making marks with chalk and colour markers, and learn to write their names with confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and gives parents ideas to support children's learning at home. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. Children learn good skills to support their future learning. For example, they use natural resources and enjoy a wide range of sensory play. Children learn to use their imagination and create snails and squirrels with pine cones, conkers and play dough. Older children learn counting skills. They recognise the letters that make up their names and link them to the sounds that they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537695 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10077235 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Setting details

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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