Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder has strong, warm relationships with children. She spends time getting to know children well and provides familiar routines and activities that children greatly enjoy. The childminder has high expectations of behaviour and manages this area effectively. She shares her expectations with children and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. Children behave well. They learn to share and to take turns, for example by sharing toys and resources as they play. They learn to respect themselves and others from diverse backgrounds. For example, the childminder discusses and celebrates significant festivals and events, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali. Children are able to do things for themselves, such as hang up their coats when they arrive and pour their own drinks. Children behave in safe ways. For example, they use the stairs with care and caution and do not climb on furniture, to help reduce the risk of accidents.

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n The childminder plans a wide variety of stimulating activities linked well to children's interests. She balances this effectively with the need for children to choose their own toys and resources. The childminder uses her regular observations of children to work out what they need to learn next. She uses this well to inform planning so that children are appropriately challenged. The childminder monitors children's progress to identify any children needing extra support. Children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's early literacy skills successfully. For instance, she sings nursery rhymes and action songs with children where they learn the names of different body parts. The childminder reads a range of stories to them in lively tones to help them learn new words and story structure. n The childminder helps children to gain good early mathematical skills. Older children count securely to 10 and beyond, and use mathematical language to

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describe shape and size. Younger children count to five and are beginning to recognise different shapes. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the natural world well. For instance, she has made a 'bug hotel' in the garden so that the children can discover different minibeasts and learn about their habitat. n Overall, the childminder has good links with parents. She provides them with regular updates on their children's progress. Parents share their observations of their children with her, which she uses to inform planning effectively. Although staff teach children about online safety, information shared with parents to support children's learning has not been fully developed to include screen time and online safety. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works in partnership with parents to

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30 January 2020 share information and takes advice from health professionals involved in children's care and learning. The childminder makes plans with goals for the child and reviews progress regularly to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder works well with her assistant. They observe each other and give feedback to improve practice and skills. They plan together and evaluate activities to promote best outcomes for children. The childminder and her assistant support each other by talking about anything that worries them and take regular time out from childminding. They are committed to improving their skills and knowledge. For instance, they read specialist early years publications for new activity ideas. n The childminder has not fully developed a wider range of different textures and materials that children can use in flexible ways to support their creative development further. n The childminder helps children to understand and manage their emotions

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successfully. For instance, she talks to children about how they are feeling and how they can make themselves feel better.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is alert to any potential indicators of concern regarding a child's well-being. She has a clear understanding of procedures to follow to deal with her concerns. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder checks indoors, outdoors, toys and resources daily to help prevent hazards. She understands the need to report any changes of her household to Ofsted, including new residents or children reaching the age of 16 years.

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should:

n develop more ways for children to experience a wider range of textures and materials to support their creative development further n develop links with parents to share information to support children's learning further with regard to the need for limited screen time and how to be safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135860 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10062863 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 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Palmers Green in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder provides care for children on Tuesday to Thursday each week from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. She works with an assistant. The childminder accepts funding for free early years education for children age two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity and discussed this and children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector went on a learning walk with the childminder and discussed the curriculum. n Interaction between the childminder and children was observed and the inspector spoke with the children when appropriate. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder and reviewed some documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2020 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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30 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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