Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she intends to plan a wide-ranging curriculum and use her observations of children to plan what they need to learn next. She explains the importance of sharing information about children's progress with parents and helping them to support children's learning at home. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She is able to explain how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she completes mandatory courses and conducts her own online research. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to

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minimise risks to children. She has a good understanding of how she would use the rooms in her home to care for children. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She describes how she will manage their behaviour in a supportive way and build sharing, turn taking and an understanding of others into daily activities. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy eating, being physically active and spending time outdoors.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY468694 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10177196 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 2 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Edmonton in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates Monday to Sunday from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 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 held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector saw the areas of the childminder's home intended for childminding purposes. She checked the suitability of toys and resources available and discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults working and living on the premises.

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Inspection activities

8 April 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

8 April 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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