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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's gentle and reassuring care. Babies and toddlers develop secure attachments to the childminder. Their good behaviour shows that they feel safe and secure. Babies and toddlers learn lots of new skills and practise these regularly. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, children benefit from daily outings to the park, collecting conkers, leaves and sticks, or fruit picking at the local farms. This has a positive effect on how active they are.

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The provision is good

Children happily explore the toys on offer. They show high levels of interest and perseverance. For instance, they try to grasp the assorted shape and size coloured pasta with their hands. They enjoy the sensation of the various textures in their hands. Toddlers use spoons with control to scoop portions of pasta into the saucepan. Children enjoy sensory experiences and develop good hand-to-eye coordination.

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The provision is good

Children develop the skills they need for the next stages of their learning. They receive more support from the childminder if they find acquiring a new skill difficult. This prevents children from falling behind in their learning. Children learn to voice their thoughts and ideas and grow in confidence. Children enjoy talking and babbling with the childminder about what they see and hear.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands what the children need to learn. She knows the children and their families well. This helps her to swiftly identify any gaps in children's development. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan exciting play-based activities. For example, children experiment with colour and texture, by painting with tissue paper dipped in orange, red and yellow paint to create firework displays. This enables children to try new experiences. n Children's behaviour is good, and their self-esteem, confidence and emotional well-being are high. Children feel listened to and cared for, and they learn that they are all unique. Since COVID-19, the childminder arranges birthday parties for children to celebrate together with their friends. She is aware they benefit from being together. This encourages children to develop social skills and to see that they are special and valued. n The childminder develops children's language well. She comments on what

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children are doing when they play. The childminder allows time for babies to start communication. She responds to babies' babbles and introduces new words, such as 'juicy'. Children sit closely with the childminder to share books. She encourages them to look at the pictures, count, and feel the different textures on the page. Children sings songs, mimic sounds of the animals, read books and try and find hidden animals in straw. This helps children to remember

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4 November 2021 their learning. n Children practise counting in all aspects of their play. The childminder teaches them the appropriate mathematical language of size and shape. For example, children count and compare sizes and shapes of kiwis, oranges and apples, while carrying them around in cane baskets. This challenges children to problem-solve when developing their understanding of mathematical concepts. n Children follow instructions well and show good understanding. Overall, the childminder supports children to develop their independence. For example, children know how to blow their nose and wash their hands. Children understand why they do this and state, 'to get rid of germs'. Children choose resources independently throughout the day. Although, on occasion, the childminder does not encourage toddlers to put resources away before finding more, which limits the available space and opportunities for children to take

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responsibility. n The childminder enjoys her work. She is reflective of her practice and is keen to further develop the provision. She attends statutory training courses, including paediatric first aid. However, she does not access other professional development opportunities to fully develop her practice and raise outcomes for children further. n Parents speak highly of the childminder, especially her enthusiasm and the love she provides for their children. Parents value the regular updates that the childminder provides about the children's progress and key achievements. The childminder knows how to seek support from other professionals for children who may need some additional support.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps children safe and promotes their welfare. She regularly updates her safeguarding training. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any safeguarding concerns. She recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect, including those relating to wider safeguarding issues. She is confident of the procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environment. This helps to ensure that hazards are minimised or removed to keep children safe.

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should:

n encourage children to take responsibility for tidying the play area to provide more space for the next activity

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should:

4 November 2021 n identify professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and practice further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267232 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10128410 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 4 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and some family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder observed and evaluated an activity. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Inspection activities

4 November 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

4 November 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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