Childminder 135879

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 8 August 2014

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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 promotes children's healthy eating within her setting, which has a positive impact on children's understanding of their own health. n Parents' feedback is sought and acted upon. For example, the childminder adapted her menu based on feedback given in parental questionnaires. n The childminder has warm and happy relationships with children, meaning that children are secure in their environment. n The childminder provides a wide range of resources for children to access indoors and outdoors, which motivates children to learn. n Since the last inspection the childminder has made strong progress. For example, she has developed how she uses the information from her observations and assessments to support children to make the best start in life.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not plan sufficient opportunities for children to develop their technological skills. n At times, the childminder does not fully use opportunities to develop children's problem solving 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 extend the opportunities provided for children to think critically and solve problems for themselves. n develop more opportunities for children to increase their understanding and knowledge of technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and reviewed registration documentation and other records. n The inspector sought the views of children who attend the setting, taking note of their motivation to be at the setting and their engagement in activities. n The inspector sampled a wide range of documents, including self-assessment information, observations of children, assessment and planning records and documentation linked to monitoring children's progress.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her safeguarding responsibilities. She takes steps to make her premises safe and secure and teaches children about emergency procedures. For example, she ensures all children have knowledge of what to do in the event of a fire. The childminder uses effective risk assessments to check that the indoor and outdoor environments are suitable for the children in her care. The childminder has a good knowledge of the key issues affecting the children in her care. For example, she has attended training on the health benefits of reducing children's sugar intake. The childminder has reviewed and changed the range of food she offers to children to provide healthier choices.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. Children show a willingness to learn and have-a-go at new activities. For example, children learning to write their own names do this at their own pace, using resources suitable for their level of development. Parents are able to contribute to the provision, which enhances links between the home and setting. For example, parents are able to contribute to summary reports on children's progress. The childminder undertakes robust assessments of children's learning and development and uses these to shape her provision to be individualised to meet their needs. The childminder supports children's literacy skills very well. Children make strong progress in this area of learning. For example, children are able to sound out the letters in their name and make good attempts to write these independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children successfully learn to be independent and develop new life skills. For instance, children select and prepare their own snack at mealtimes. The childminder ensures children's welfare and medical needs are met appropriately. For example, she uses training from external agencies to develop her understanding of specific medicines needed and how to administer these. The childminder uses the wider community around her effectively, which has a positive impact on children's outcomes. For example, children learn about other cultures and communities with resources from the local library.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points upon entering the setting. They make strong progress in their mathematical development. For example, children are able to use mathematical language correctly within every day discussions. Children have close bonds with the childminder and appear to be happy and secure in the setting. Children are confident learners and seek help from the childminder as they may need it. Children meet key developmental stages and are well prepared for school. For example, children learn to toilet train well before they reach school-age and are able to recognise their own names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135879 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10060231 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 8 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Enfield Town, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates from 7.45am to 6.15pm on weekdays all year round, with the exception of her annual holiday. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged 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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