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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with a very calm and nurturing experience. Children adore the childminder and display their obvious affection for her. They are happy and feel safe in her care. The childminder values and celebrates children's individual uniqueness, culture and diversity. Children develop a strong sense of belonging and thrive in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for the children. Children behave well and have an eagerness to learn, play and make new discoveries. They are eager to join in the activities on offer. This is evident as young children become engrossed in role play and are keen to offer make-believe food to the inspector and the childminder. Young children develop their physical skills effectively. For example, they have fun making marks with bright coloured pens and persevere to take the tops off the pens and put them back on. Since the easing of the national lockdown, the childminder has quickly incorporated more outings back into her curriculum. She recognises the benefits that these experiences can offer to children. For instance, she takes children on nature walks where they can collect leaves and learn about the wider world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear focus on what she wants each child to learn. She uses her observations to assess what children know and can do. She builds on their learning by introducing new and exciting experiences. n Children enjoy lots of activities which support their physical development and healthy lifestyles. For instance, the childminder provides younger children with opportunities to stand at tabletop activities, use push-along toys, and strengthen the small muscles in their hands, as well as those used for walking and climbing. n The childminder supports children's language and communication skills, overall. She speaks clearly and holds conversations with children. She helps to extend young children's vocabulary. She introduces unfamiliar words, such as 'banana' and 'bread', as children serve her play food. However, at times, the childminder does not leave children enough time to think about and respond to the questions

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need to do better?

she asks. She often asks too many questions and answers them herself. n In the main, children benefit from the well-planned activities across the curriculum. The childminder does not fully implement the intended plans for the teaching of mathematics. For example, as children crumble flour and pull long strands of red spaghetti through their fingers, she does not extend their mathematical knowledge of size and measurement. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She has a calm and caring approach and children feel safe. She is clear in what she expects from children and encourages them to take turns, share toys and be kind to each other.

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28 October 2021 n The childminder supports children to develop their growing independence skills. They persevere with these tasks even if they face difficulties. For example, the childminder encourages children to put on their own shoes. Children follow good hygiene routines and eat healthy foods and drink water. n Parents comment positively about the childminder. They value the regular updates that she provides about their children's progress to keep them informed of their key achievements. She works with parents to support children's learning at home. They are progressing well with their learning. n The childminder displays a good commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she completes online courses to help enhance her existing skills and knowledge. This helps to promote and improve the quality of teaching and care she offers the children. n Children enjoy reading books and singing songs together with the childminder.

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For instance, young children become familiar with certain books. They thoroughly enjoy turning the pages of a textured book and become excited as they touch the 'fur' on the 'spider's legs'. These activities help to promote their early literacy development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role to keep children safe from harm. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. She has a good understanding of the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, including wider aspects of safeguarding, such as the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder is considerate of children's safety. For example, she uses a monitor and regularly checks sleeping children, to further ensure their welfare. The childminder supervises the children well and identifies and removes any hazards to ensure that her home is safe for children to play in.

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should:

n develop ways to give young children more time to think and respond to questions asked, to support their speaking and thinking skills n refine the curriculum for mathematics to better support the development of children's mathematical skills and knowledge of size and measurement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556211 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10190619 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss her intentions for children's learning ,and toured the premises. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. She evaluated the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents told the inspector during telephone discussions how the childminder supports their children's learning and progress. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

28 October 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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Inspection activities

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