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 are incredibly happy and secure in the setting. They demonstrate an abundance of confidence and determination in everything they do. The childminder passionately creates an environment where all children thrive. This is evident from the moment you walk through the door. Younger children are extremely inquisitive. They actively explore, investigate and learn how things work within the safe and highly resourced environment. Children have tremendous fun with the childminder as they play and learn. Older children relish the chance to take on more responsibility, such as collecting plates during snack time.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are becoming highly independent learners. They are fully settled and make excellent use of the freedom they have to explore the resources and make their own choices. For example, children of all ages eagerly choose which musical instruments they want to use during their music lesson. This is extended further when the childminder encourages children to choose which songs to sing.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have excellent opportunities to revisit and embed their learning. For example, after learning about road safety, children are able to recall what the different road signs mean and how to keep themselves safe when they are near cars.

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need to do better?

n Children make excellent progress. The childminder uses highly effective assessment and monitoring procedures to ensure that children reach their full potential. He plans an ambitious curriculum that keeps children deeply engaged and enthusiastic in their play and learning. n The childminder makes excellent use of opportunities to continually enhance his skills and knowledge. For example, following training he has improved the way that he supports children's independence. This contributes to children showing high levels of perseverance. For instance, during snack time older children enthusiastically attempted to cut mangos and peel bananas, demonstrating a great deal of determination and focus. n The childminder places high priority on ensuring children receive a healthy and balanced diet. He teaches children which foods are healthy, while encouraging them to try a variety of foods during snack time and lunchtime.

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need to do better?

n Teaching is exemplary. The childminder's uncompromising understanding of how children learn is effortless. Children develop a love for learning. Consequently, they make the best possible progress over time and develop secure foundations for their future learning. n The childminder skilfully promotes the development of children's language and communication skills. He demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to

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need to do better?

2 March 2022 encourage children to use new words. For example, when playing with balls, the childminder asks the children to think about what they can feel, offering suggestions such as 'squishy' or 'hard'. n The childminder reflects on all aspects of his setting. He is highly motivated and has kept himself up to date very well since his last inspection. The childminder accesses plentiful professional development training and reads widely about early years. His knowledge and skills have continued to develop and he maintains a very high standard of practice. This supports him to provide the highest quality care and learning experiences for every child. n Children have wonderful opportunities to build on their increasing physical skills. The childminder uses every opportunity to support them in learning how to move and control their body. For example, children moved in a variety of ways, with huge smiles on their faces, as the childminder played the guitar for them.

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need to do better?

They enjoy spending time in the large outdoor area, climbing, balancing and exploring constantly. n Partnerships with parents are highly successful. The childminder gains a wealth of information from parents about their children. He uses this effectively to help younger children settle seamlessly from their home to his. He works closely with parents and provides ideas about how children's learning can be supported at home. He makes excellent use of media, such as instant messaging apps and daily face-to-face communication, to include parents in everything he does.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding matters. He is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk, including the risks associated with being exposed to extremist views or behaviours. The childminder knows how to refer concerns about children's welfare. The childminder's home is secure and well organised. He has thoroughly risk assessed his home and outdoors to minimise any hazards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135510 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10137897 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 8 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Winchmore Hill, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He works with his wife, who is a co-childminder.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of the premises and discussed the educational programmes that he provides. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children during a range of activities, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation, including written feedback provided for the inspection by the parents of all children attending. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

2 March 2022 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

2 March 2022 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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