Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 5 March 2019 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder is very warm and caring towards the children. She has a good relationship with parents and sensitively incorporates their views and opinions regarding her practice. n The childminder provides an extremely well-organised and thoughtfully resourced environment. She has carefully considered how children learn through play. n The childminder is a good role model for the children to follow. She encourages harmony in her home by encouraging turn taking, listening to one another and sharing at all times. n Parents are very happy with the care the childminder gives their children. They say she is trustworthy and flexible with their childcare needs. n The children are learning how to be independent. They make their own choices during play and learn how to help prepare meals. n The childminder promotes literacy development by using daily phonics flashcards. However, she does not provide many opportunities for children to begin to recognise

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This provision is good

their names. n The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's language development. However, she occasionally misses opportunities for children to build on their already well-developed speaking 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 increase opportunities for children to recognise their names n increase opportunities for children to develop further their already advanced speaking skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children, and how she monitors their learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector had a discussion with a parent, sampled written feedback from other parents and took account of their views. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder and discussed how she evaluates her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with the parents of the children in her care. She takes their suggestions for improvement on board. For example, children now enjoy regular trips to the library and other places. She ensures there is a regular exchange of communication with parents through daily feedback and sharing of observation photos. The childminder makes accurate evaluation of her provision. She is aware of her areas of strength, which include the very well-organised environment, and what she needs to do to bring about any improvements. The childminder keeps her knowledge of child development and care up to date by regularly attending training. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is clear on the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully chooses activities in line with children's individual interests. Children enjoy a range of enjoyable activities, including cooking, storytelling, painting, playing musical instruments, drawing, and pouring and scooping pasta. The childminder makes accurate assessments of individual children's starting points and their next steps for learning. She is able to plan and deliver learning that helps them achieve the next steps in each area of development. However, children who have high starting points in language and communication are not consistently provided with enough opportunities to build on their already advanced speaking skills. As a result, they do not progress through the stages as quickly as they are capable. The children enjoy plenty of opportunity to develop physical skills. They have good coordination, can pedal toy cars and can push a wheelbarrow confidently. The children quickly develop counting skills and the ability to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

recognise numbers. The childminder encourages this through activities, such as singing, counting and learning the numbers written on their toy cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder's home is organised with exciting resources that foster children's curiosity. The children have abundant opportunities to understand the differences and similarities between themselves and other children. The children respond well to the childminder's high expectations of behaviour by concentrating well during adult-led activities. The childminder inspires responsibility in young children. The children confidently count out their cups and utensils at mealtimes. They show high levels of self- control by waiting their turn to serve themselves. The childminder promotes personal hygiene well. As a result, the children are enthusiastic about washing their hands before eating and after playing. The childminder uses an innovative visual timetable to support children's understanding of the order of the day. The children show pride in their achievements by referring to photographs from their learning journals.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder sensitively encourages the children to learn self-care skills. For example, the children learn to put on their coats and independently fasten their zips. Younger children serve themselves food and drink from open cups. Older children quickly move out of nappies and learn to use the toilet. The children play with technological toys and have access to science resources to develop their understanding of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542908 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10090233 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates flexible hours from Monday to Thursday, all year round, apart from family holidays.

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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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