Fisher, Faye

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children display increasingly high levels of confidence and positive attitudes towards their play and learning. They are very motivated and develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is experienced, warm and extremely caring. She develops children's personal, social and emotional development superbly. Children feel exceptionally secure and show high levels of well-being. They build very secure relationships with the childminder and other children. Children's behaviour is exceptional. They understand the need for sharing toys and resources and explain about waiting for their turn and say, 'It is kind to share.' Children are active and energetic learners. They develop a good range of physical skills using their large- and small-muscle movements. For example, younger children shape play dough and use tools such as shape cutters and rollers. Older children use child-size scissors safely and play indoor hopscotch. Mathematics and literacy are a

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The provision is good

natural part of the learning within the day. Children use numbers and counting during play and begin to use everyday language related to time. The childminder skilfully develops children's listening, communication and language skills throughout their day. Children listen attentively to their favourite stories and share their views and ideas extremely well. Older children show a deep awareness of the characters in books and reflect on their feelings as they act out stories. This ignites children's imagination and wonderfully develops a love for books and reading. Planned activities are interesting and wide ranging. However, occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children of different ages can be fully involved when taking part in planned activities together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's teaching is of a high standard and she is committed to developing her professional skills further. She accesses regular training to develop her understanding of how children learn in the early years, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder completes regular, detailed observations of children's learning and tracks their learning and development. However, she does not always use this information to plan precisely what children need to learn next to help them to make rapid progress. n The childminder offers a warm and welcoming setting and demonstrates a positive attitude towards providing a fully inclusive environment for all children. She creates wonderful opportunities for children to explore their natural environment and to socialise with others. For instance, she organises wildlife walks in country parks, and picnics, bird watching and fruit picking for the

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children. The childminder provides a range of exciting and innovative multicultural resources and activities that enhance children's understanding of, and respect for, differences in the society in which they live. Children take part

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15 January 2020 in a range of festivals, taste different foods and hear stories from around the world. This reinforces children's positive attitudes in all other areas of learning, preparing them well for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to tackle small tasks so they become increasingly independent in managing their personal hygiene and belongings. Children learn why handwashing before eating and after messy play is important. They learn deeply about healthy lifestyles and thoroughly enjoy preparing, for example, carrots for their lunch and selecting the fruit they want for snack. n The childminder uses effective systems for evaluating her practice and values the views of parents and children in this process. Partnerships with parents are highly effective. Parents are full of praise for the childminder. They say the childminder is 'genuinely caring' and develops 'very strong bonds' with their

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children. The childminder keeps parents fully informed and uses effective methods, such as regular review meetings and daily discussions. This increases parents' knowledge of their children's learning and development and supports the continuity of children's care. The childminder also works closely with other professionals, such as the local authority early years adviser, and forms strong links with schools that children also attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She understands how to keep children safe and secure while they are in her care and is fully aware of her role in protecting children from harm. The childminder knows who to contact in the event of any concerns about a child's well-being. She keeps children safe and secure in her home and when she takes them on outings. She carries out daily checks on her home to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Children learn about safety throughout the day. For instance, older children confidently talk about their understanding of why behaviour rules are in place. They model good walking when playing inside and explain what might happen if they run.

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should:

n support fully the involvement of children of different ages when they take part in planned activities together n enhance the use of information gathered from assessments to consistently plan precisely for children's next steps in learning to help them to make even better progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374399 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10128468 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 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Winchmore Hill, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children playing and carrying out routine tasks. n The childminder and inspector reflected on children's activities and discussed what learning and development took place. n Document checks were completed by the inspector, including safeguarding policies, accident records and the childminder's training certificates. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder and discussed how she plans the curriculum and plans for children's progress. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She spoke to parents and took account of their views.

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We carried out this inspection 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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