Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 October 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 The childminder plans interesting and challenging experiences, which help children to become keen and motivated learners. Children make good progress in their learning, given their starting capabilities and interests. n Children settle in well and develop close and trusting relationships with the childminder. They show a strong sense of belonging as they confidently move around the childminder's home. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. They work well together to meet children's individual needs effectively and consistently. Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive. n The childminder regularly identifies relevant training and support to help her continually develop her practice. For example, she recently attended training to develop further strategies to manage children's positive behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not fully support children to develop their understanding of the importance of good hygiene practices, such as handwashing. n The childminder does not make the best of opportunities to support children to use resources, to help develop their early writing skills.

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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 explore ways to help develop children's understanding of healthy practices further n increase opportunities for children to explore a broader range of resources to extend their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the welfare of a child and keeps up to date with current safeguarding guidance. The childminder monitors her practice well and has addressed the recommendations made at her previous inspection. For example, she provides more opportunities for children to explore everyday technology, and promotes their independence and problem-solving skills effectively. The childminder regularly reviews and tracks children's progress effectively and successfully closes any emerging gaps in their learning. She shares this information with parents to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is experienced and uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through their daily activities and routines. Her interactions are exciting and engaging for children, and their communication skills are supported well. For example, she enthusiastically talks to younger children as they play and encourages them to repeat words to increase their speaking and listening skills. The childminder builds on children's emerging mathematical skills effectively. For example, she encourages children to play with shape sorters, count and identify colours during activities. The childminder provides children with exciting resources to extend their creative skills. For instance, during the inspection, children enjoyed imaginary play, such as pretend cooking and caring for their dolls. The childminder extended their learning by explaining the importance of sharing and caring for others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and attentive to children's individual needs. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to show respect for other people and learn about differences between themselves and others. Overall, the childminder encourages children's good health. For instance, she provides daily opportunities for them to have active play outdoors where they have fun practising their physical skills and coordination. Children benefit from eating nutritious meals. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments to minimize hazards and teaches children how to keep themselves safe successfully.

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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. They are inquisitive, show curiosity and are constantly engaged in exciting activities that motivate them to learn. Younger children learn to play cooperatively, and share ideas and toys with each other. They are encouraged to lead their own play and have good opportunities to build their self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135825 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10060562 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full- and part-time care on Monday to Wednesday from 7.30am to 5pm, during school term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Registers

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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