Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY539282
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
19 Mar 2019
- Inspectors verified
Sandra Teacher
- Leadership and management verified
Good
- Outcomes verified
Good
- Overall effectiveness verified
Good
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified
Good
- Teaching, learning and assessment verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY539282
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Grade profile
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- OverallGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- OutcomesGood
- Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
- Teaching, learning and assessmentGood
79% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Good (17,905 inspections).
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In line with other reports of this type graded Good.
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No strong criticism found.
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- The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. p.2
- The inspector took account of parents' written and verbal comments. p.2
- The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder. p.2
- The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and leaders of other settings at appropriate times during the inspection. p.2
- The inspector looked at relevant documents, such as policies, training, safer recruitment and children's records. p.2
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Progress & outcomes4
“Children are making good progress.” p.3Safeguarding3
“Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.” p.3Communication & language2
“She introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary.” p.3
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 798
- about usual (typical 691)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 49
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 5
- typical 2
- Hedged sentences
- 2%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
Full report text
Inspection date 19 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 ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for the children and parents. She carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in her home. n The childminder has developed her play areas according to the age and interests of the children attending. She provides them with positive learning opportunities, such as enabling them to prepare and make choices to ensure they eat a healthy breakfast. n The childminder plans regular outings for the children, such as taking them to a nearby park and soft play area and the local libraries. These trips are well risk assessed to ensure that all potential hazards are identified and minimised. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's development levels. She uses this knowledge to inform her planning and children's assessments and to identify children's next steps in learning. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment that offers a broad
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This provision is good
range of activities, resources and equipment. She has formed good relationships with children, parents and other settings children attend, so that they all work in partnership for the benefit of the children and their learning. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of the use of technology within their play.
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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 opportunities that consistently consider how the children might select and use technology for particular purposes in order to enrich 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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector took account of parents' written and verbal comments. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and leaders of other settings at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, such as policies, training, safer recruitment and children's records.
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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good
Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection referral procedures and the action to take in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder works alongside a childminding network, gaining information that helps her to improve the quality of her provision. She has good relationships with other settings that children attend, and uses the information gained from them to inform her planning and assessments. Parents provide positive feedback about the care and education their children receive. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies strengths and areas for development. She attends training delivered by the local authority and also accesses courses online. She keeps abreast of changes in the early years sector and implements required changes into her practice.
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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good
The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. At the start of a child's placement with her, she gains information about their starting point from parents. The childminder then uses this to inform her early assessments of children's progress. The childminder makes use of an online tool to record her observations of children and make assessments of their progress. She identifies their next steps in learning and uses these to inform her planning. The childminder provides parents regularly with information about their children's learning and development. She introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. She repeats words and uses gestures to engage with children and they spend time talking about sharing and taking turns. The resources and activities that the childminder offers children are age appropriate and reflect their diversity, background
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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good
Children's attendance is good. They are happy and enjoy the experiences they are offered both within the setting and on their daily walks to and from school. They explain about being careful on the road. The childminder praises children, celebrates their achievements during play and encourages their good behaviour. For example, they wash their hands before eating without having to be reminded. The childminder has built positive relationships with all children. The interactions between the children and childminder are good, and children are encouraged to choose and lead their own play. The childminder has good procedures to promote healthy eating and monitors children's dietary and medical needs. She ensures that she keeps up to date with her training, such as childhood studies, using what she has learned to inform her practice.
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Outcomes for children are good
Children are making good progress. They are confident, independent and able to solve problems, knowing how to complete puzzles and identify and write their names. Children are prepared well for their future learning and development and their eventual move to school. They play daily in the well-resourced school playground, where they develop their physical skills as they engage in physical activity and daily exercise.
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Setting details
Unique reference number EY539282 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10079881 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 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Registers
The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, apart from some bank holidays. The childminder can be flexible with her working hours to meet parents' needs when required.
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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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Registers
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