Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 are happy and settled with the childminder. They bond well with each other and are keen to come in each morning. n Parents say that the childminder provides a caring and homely environment. They have recommended the childminder to others, and provide glowing reviews of the care their children receive. Parents comment on the warmth the childminder shows children and how excited their children are to attend each day. n The childminder sensitively responds to children's individual learning styles. This contributes to a learning environment where children's needs are prioritised, including those children who are not yet speaking. As a result, all children make good progress in their development. n The childminder and her assistants foster a calm and engaging atmosphere in which children can easily keep themselves busy within their play. They provide a wide range of resources and activities indoors and outside for children to explore freely.

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This provision is good

n The childminder and her assistants take children on outings, such as to the park, where they enjoy exercising and socialising with others. The setting supports children's social skills and physical development effectively. n The childminder does not make the most of wider training and development opportunities for herself or her assistants. n The childminder does not implement robust enough strategies to ensure that children who are learning English as an additional language are supported fully in this.

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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 provide further opportunities for the childminder and her assistants to increase their knowledge through training and professional development n continue to work with parents to provide support for children who may be learning English as an additional language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and reviewed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding, and observed the children and what they were doing. n The inspector spoke to a selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and assessed her knowledge and understanding. n The inspector sampled documentation provided by the childminder in line with legal frameworks.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and are aware of the procedures to follow, such as how to report any concerns if they suspect a child is at risk of harm. The childminder implements clear policies and procedures to help keep children secure. Children are encouraged to manage their own risks where necessary. For example, the youngest children are able to navigate steps in the garden successfully, including signalling for help when they need it. The childminder understands the legal requirements set out in the early years foundation stage and ensures these are met at all times. As a result, she is able to accurately identify any strengths and improvement points for her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans exciting activities for children based on their individual interests, meaning that children learn and progress well. She uses accurate assessments of children's learning to successfully promote what they need to learn next. The childminder provides ideas for learning activities that parents can continue at home to support their children in meeting their expected milestones. For example, she works closely with parents to help children to take their first steps. Children show a good understanding of key mathematical concepts such as routines and time. For example, children know that once they put on their shoes they can go into the garden. Children are encouraged to take part in activities they are originally hesitant to join in with, helping them to develop a 'can-do' attitude in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants carefully plan a daily routine which children eagerly take part in. Children clearly bond well with the childminder and her assistants due to the established key-person system. The childminder supports all children to understand sharing and to control their emotions and behaviour when interacting with other children. Children are listened to and supported wherever needed, no matter where they are in their language development. Children are developing a good understanding of how to manage their own needs. For example, young children are able to put on their own shoes without adult help.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for school. Where children may need additional support to achieve, the childminder diligently supports them to progress swiftly in their development. Where needed, the childminder works alongside other settings to enable children to have a smooth transition between the two providers. Children successfully learn about the world around them, happily pointing out features they notice, such as aeroplanes and birds which they can see and hear above them. Children show care and affection for others. For example, they pretend dolls are babies in their role play, affectionately washing them in a 'bath' while correctly naming each body part in turn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438475 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 10075005 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works with assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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