Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 1 November 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 The childminder regularly monitors children's learning and progress. He uses this information effectively to identify children who may have gaps in their learning and creates strategies to help them catch up. He improves children's outcomes well. n Children enjoy a wide variety of learning experiences. For example, they delight in jumping in puddles on a rainy day and experimenting to find out what happens to compost when they add water. All children make good progress. n The childminder particularly supports children's mathematical learning. He incorporates shapes, numbers and quantity into a wide range of activities. n The childminder works closely with parents to help them to extend their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. n The childminder is warm and caring. The children enjoy his company and are happy and settled. They eagerly share their activities with him. Children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, activities led by the childminder contain too many different elements so they do not have as clear a focus as possible on the learning they are intended to support. n While the childminder gains information from parents about children's likes and dislikes when they start, he does not obtain as much information about what they know and can do to help him plan precisely from the outset.

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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 target the planning of adult-led activities to focus on the intended learning more precisely n develop further arrangements to obtain more detailed information from parents about children's starting points when they join the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the rooms, garden and resources used by the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder observes and assesses children's progress. n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities, including outdoor play. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on his practice and the links he makes with parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear in his understanding of the signs and symptoms that may cause him concern about the welfare of a child in his care and the procedures to follow. He has made himself aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder supervises his assistant effectively to support her in her work. The childminder undertakes regular training to enhance his skills and knowledge. He uses the information he gains effectively, for instance, to help him keep children safe and well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of exploratory activities and experiences. For example, they squeeze and mould play dough, experiment with paint and delightedly dig in compost. The childminder uses questions skilfully to extend children's learning. For example, children explore their ideas about snakes and think about other countries. Children enjoy learning about animals and exploring what they eat. For example, they are thrilled to watch a squirrel in the garden and watch intently as it collects nuts. The childminder supports children's physical development, for instance, during their regular visits to local parks. Children easily access a wide range of resources to incorporate into their play. They are supported in becoming independent learners.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children carry out simple, manageable tasks. For example, they count the number of chairs they need at lunchtime and then collect those they need. Children learn to care for their resources and environment as they tidy up toys after they have used them. They form good bonds with the childminder and each other. Children are friendly and sociable. The childminder supports children in learning about a healthy lifestyle. They eagerly eat the freshly prepared, appetising meals provided for them. Children understand how to keep themselves safe. They talk about how they are careful because hot things can hurt and why they clean the table before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-motivated learners. Younger children enjoy sharing resources with other children, and the older children help them to join in with their activities and play. Children enjoy talking about their home lives and learning about their similarities and differences. They learn about technology as they press buttons so that resources make sounds and play music. Children use their developing language skills. For example, they describe the 'snap' sound scissors make as they close them. Children gain the skills they need to help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, they practise putting on their shoes and coats before going outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536809 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10079297 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 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. He lives in the London Borough of Enfield. He operates his service from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. He is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early years 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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