Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She knows how to address ongoing professional development. For example, the childminder completes regular training to help develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder understands the procedures to take to report any concerns about a child's welfare. She also knows to notify any allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. n The childminder explains how she will promote healthy lifestyles and care practices. She knows the importance of encouraging children to manage their personal care and providing them with a healthy diet. The childminder is aware of the benefits of planning regular opportunities for children to be active outside in the fresh air. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a broad curriculum, and use

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her observations of children to identify what they need to learn next. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and support them to help their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to manage their behaviour, so that they gain positive attitudes to learning. She describes how she will build strong relationships with children and help them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is aware of how to support children to develop respect for others that are different to themselves. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnerships with parents and other professionals, to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550085 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10174024 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates all year round on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, except for some bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability. n The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children. n The childminder and inspector viewed the premises, resources and equipment that the childminder intends to use.

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Inspection activities

28 June 2021 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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28 June 2021 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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