Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children demonstrate extremely high levels of independence and confidence. They learn to skilfully and safely do small tasks, such as cutting fruits and vegetables at mealtimes. Children frequently talk about the benefits of eating healthy food and how to keep safe. Discussions are often joined by older children from school. This helps early years children to expand their thinking, speaking and language skills. Children are extremely happy and comfortable at the childminder's home. They are familiar with the daily routines and they know the expectations of them. Children form close attachments to the childminder. They are secure in her care and they speak openly with her. Children develop their literacy skills extremely well. They demonstrate excellent reading and writing skills. Children enjoy playing with cars and this is used to support their mathematical skills. For example, after speeding a car down a ramp, they measure the distance between the ramp and the car, and

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The provision is outstanding

the distance between each car. The childminder has extremely high expectations for children's behaviour. She creates a positive environment for them to speak freely about their feelings and emotions. Older children are excellent role models for children in the early years age group. All children demonstrate respect for each other; they share and listen to others' opinions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works extremely well with parents and other providers that children attend, in order to extend children's learning. For example, she is fully aware of what they are learning at school, including the books that they are reading. The childminder frequently encourages children to read independently for her and she asks questions to check their understanding of the story. Children learn to blend the sounds of letters extremely well to read the words in the book. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of individual children's interests and needs. She provides stimulating, rich and varied resources for them to explore and experiment. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning and they make excellent progress with their development. n The childminder has clear learning intentions for various activities. She makes the most of opportunities during their play to challenge and strengthen

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children's learning. For example, children develop a wide range of skills when exploring with art and craft materials. They use their imagination extremely well to make designs and they confidently talk about their artwork. n The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities in the surrounding area to support children's understanding of nature. For example, children learn about the different weather and seasons when walking from school. They recognise changes to the plants, flowers and trees, and learn about insects that hibernate during the cold weather.

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24 February 2020 n Children make excellent progress with their personal development. They demonstrate high levels of self-esteem, resilience and perseverance. Children are extremely proud of their achievements. They show excellent attention and concentration when playing and handling responsibilities. n Children enjoy participating in activities that strengthen their awareness of people and families in the community. Children are informed of the meanings and reasons for different celebrations, including Christmas, Eid and Chinese New Year. They learn to embrace and respect other peoples' beliefs, values and cultures. n The childminder supports children's emotional and mental well-being extremely well. She provides a wide range of resources, including games, books and cards, to spark frequent discussions about their feelings and emotions. Children demonstrate an excellent understanding of right from wrong, and they play

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cooperatively with others. n The childminder supports children to develop their health and physical skills extremely well. For example, children learn to prepare healthy meals and they plant vegetables in the childminder's garden. Children enjoy physical activities, such as bouncing on the trampoline, using the large plastic hoop and playing ball games. n The childminder evaluates the provision very well, taking into consideration parents' and children's feedback. She continually provides interesting and stimulating resources for children to experience new activities to build further on their skills and to maintain an outstanding practice. n The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities available to maintain her professional development. This helps to enhance her knowledge and skills further and extend opportunities for children. For example, she uses a range of strategies to promote good oral health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to safeguard and protect children in her care. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms that a child is at risk of abuse and harm, including extremism. She knows the procedures to report any concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder ensures parents are aware of her safeguarding policies and procedures. She completes regular risk assessments of her home and when going out. Children demonstrate an excellent understanding of how to keep safe. For example, they walk safely when crossing the road, and they are careful when approaching dogs that may be dangerous. They are made aware of risks when using the internet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222471 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10137894 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 2003 and she lives in Palmers Green, in the London Borough of Enfield. She provides care all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss her organisation, aims and rationale for activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her educational programmes and her daily teaching and care practices. n The inspector viewed the childminder's paediatric first-aid training certificate, insurance policy and records of attendance. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

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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