Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 24 April 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 Children enjoy attending the setting. They form strong bonds with the childminder, her assistants and each other. The childminder successfully nurtures children's emotional well-being. They flourish in the warm and welcoming atmosphere she creates. n The childminder carefully reflects on the service she provides. She gathers the views of parents and her assistants. The childminder identifies improvements and puts strategies in place to drive these forward. For example, she has clear plans to build further on children's opportunities to learn about their similarities and differences. n Parents receive good quality information about their children's learning and development. They are supported in understanding how they can extend their children's learning at home. Children benefit from the continuity in their learning. n Children easily access a variety of interesting resources both inside and outdoors. They

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This provision is good

are supported in making choices about their activities and are able to direct their own play. Children make good progress. n The childminder does not always build on children's emerging mathematical learning as fully as possible during activities. n While the childminder makes regular observations about children's learning, she does not monitor the progress they make as clearly as possible in order to help her identify any potential gaps in their learning.

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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 extend children's mathematical learning during activities to help them make even better progress n review how children's progress is monitored so any gaps in learning can be identified and strategies put in place to help them catch up as quickly as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children as they were engaged in a variety of activities, including outdoor play. n The inspector looked at the rooms, outside area and resources used by the children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she observes and assesses the children's progress and discussed the teaching and learning that took place. n The inspector considered how the childminder reflects on her practice and her partnerships with parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand the signs and symptoms that may give them cause for concern about the welfare of a child in their care. They know the procedure to follow if they have any concerns. The childminder has made herself, and her assistants, aware of how to identify any children who may be at risk of being exposed to extreme ideas or behaviours. The childminder supports her assistants in gaining the skills and knowledge she needs to carry out her work effectively. For example, she holds regular meetings with them and provides constant supervision. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and uses these to help her keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy learning about the natural world as they dig in soil, collect sticks and explore green spaces. The childminder skilfully supports children's developing communication and language skills. Children enjoy singing, talking to each other and expressing their ideas. Children who are learning English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about simple technology. For example, they delight in using simple switches to turn lights on and off. Children engage in regular physical activity as they bounce and roll balls and giggle while they practise using hula hoops. They use a range of materials to make marks and begin to write their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from opportunities to explore the local area and learn about people whose experiences may be different to their own. For example, they visit the library and enjoy learning about local history. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's health and well-being. The childminder improves children's outcomes. Children carry out simple, manageable tasks. For example, before going outside to play, they happily help tidy their resources away and put on their shoes and coats. They learn about leading a healthy lifestyle as they eat nutritious meals, while sharing their thoughts on their favourite fruit and remembering what they ate for breakfast.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-motivated, confident learners. They delight in using their developing imaginations as they pretend there is a storm coming. They play well together and easily share their resources and play. Children are sociable and enjoy each other's company. They are persistent in practising new skills. The very youngest become engrossed in using a container to pour water, and older children practise catching balls. They are prepared well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545663 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10101474 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19 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 her service Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 6.30pm for 48 weeks of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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