Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 12 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder's partnerships with parents are good. The childminder engages in open communication with parents to ensure all routines and learning opportunities are mirrored to those delivered elsewhere. n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses this information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children regularly meet next step learning objectives and make good progress. n Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to children's positive self-esteem and self-worth. The childminder celebrates children's achievements in creative ways and children behave very well. n Children share positive, warm relationships with the friendly and attentive childminder. Children are happy, content and relaxed in her care. n The childminder does not provide a wide variety of learning opportunities in the

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This provision is good

outdoor area, to further enhance the outcomes 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 enhance the opportunities available for children who like to play outdoors in order to support all aspects of their learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector interacted with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a detailed written safeguarding policy and this is informed by advice from her Local Safeguarding Children Board. She understands how to swiftly identify and report child protection concerns. The childminder creates a safe space for children. She checks her home every morning prior to children's arrival and takes steps to minimise any risks. She is aware of what presents a potential hazard to children and demonstrates a vigilant attitude to children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully weaves children's interests into planned activities. This helps children to focus and enjoy their learning. For instance, children's recent interest in creative activities is well covered through a rich array of drawing and sticking activities. Children laugh with delight as they create magical robots. The childminder is a confident teacher. She joins in children's games and encourages children to learn as they play. For example, children are challenged to sort and categorise small puzzle pieces as they play imaginatively with sensory resources. Children count confidently and demonstrate age- appropriate mathematical learning. The childminder is skilful in making the most of everyday learning opportunities to extend children skills. Children are encouraged to count the number of segments created when a satsuma is peeled. Children are well supported in their development through the stimulating programme of learning that the

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder. She strongly nurtures their well-being. They are confident and inquisitive learners. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of caring for the resources. Children respond positively and are learning to help to tidy up, for example, after their snack time. They are willing to try new food textures and tastes. Children are developing their independence and learning to put on their hats, coats and shoes in readiness for going out. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area to enhance children's awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They are eager to participate and this positive attitude creates a secure foundation for future learning. Older children develop independent self-care skills, such as toileting. They hold pens and make careful marks in preparation for early writing. Children make good progress from their starting points. They acquire a range of key skills in preparation for the next stage in their development and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500850 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10080042 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 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates flexible hours from Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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