Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 18 December 2018 Previous inspection date 18 December 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's understanding of how to stay healthy effectively. For example, she teaches children how to avoid passing on germs to others. The childminder also helps them to understand the benefits of eating healthily and trying new foods. n The childminder regularly assesses children's abilities. She identifies the next stage in children's learning and plans a variety of purposeful activities to extend children's skills. All children, including those who are learning to speak English as an additional language, make good progress from when they started. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She speaks clearly, uses lots of repetition of phrases and expands on children's attempts to communicate to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder has made improvements to the quality of care and learning she provides for children. For example, the childminder makes good use of the outdoor

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This provision is good

environment to support children's growing interests in animals. In addition, children enjoy lots of fresh air and exercise, which promotes their physical development. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to help children learn to solve problems to support their early mathematical skills. n The childminder does not work as effectively as possible with staff at other settings that children attend to fully promote continuity of care for children.

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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 increase opportunities to challenge children's thinking and extend their early mathematical skills in problem solving n extend partnerships with staff at other settings children attend to support continuity of care and complement children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children during activities. n The inspector shared observations with the childminder and discussed children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice and daily routines. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, which included children's records, assessment reports, insurance certificates and policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She knows how to proceed if she has concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, the childminder carries out risk assessments efficiently. This helps to ensure that her home is safe for children, and the toys and equipment are in good working order for children to use. The childminder keeps and maintains relevant records to promote the care and welfare of the children. She has good working relationships with parents. She shares information with parents regularly so that they are kept well informed about their child's care and progress. The childminder has a clear understanding of her strengths and areas of practice that she wishes to improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a well-organised environment for children. This enables children to have easy access to a wide range of resources and the opportunity to make decisions about their play. The childminder responds to children's individual needs efficiently. She adapts activities to suit the different ages and abilities of children. For example, she shows young children how to use tools and encourages older children to experiment and try things out independently. The childminder finds useful ways to introduce children to shapes. She helps children learn to name and recognise basic shapes, such as 'square' and 'triangle', in a variety of contexts and in the environment. The childminder encourages children to express themselves creatively. For example, children have regular opportunities to draw and make collages that represent their experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder actively promotes children's emotional well-being. For example, she works closely with parents to arrange flexible settling-in sessions that help children to settle quickly and put them at ease. The childminder uses appropriate behaviour management strategies. For example, she teaches children to be polite and considerate to others. Children learn to say, 'please' and 'thank you' when given a toy. The childminder actively encourages children to manage tasks independently at an early age. For example, she asks them to put their shoes on and to help themselves to tissues when they need to. The childminder helps children learn how to stay safe. For example, she teaches children the importance of not running when out on the street because they might fall over or get lost.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well. They learn to be independent. Children attend to their personal needs, such as dressing themselves. Also, children develop skills in making their own choices as they select toys to play with. Children make a variety of marks using drawing tools. They express satisfaction when making marks. Children develop good skills in readiness for when they go to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491953 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10079679 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Enfield. The childminder works term time only from Monday to Thursday.

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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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