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

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and development. Children speak clearly and respectfully to each other, displaying good manners. They demonstrate a positive attitude to their play and learning, and enjoy the time they spend with their friends. Children make sandcastles using the wet sand. They carefully transport water in various containers to mix into the sand tray. They are beginning to know why the sand becomes heavier once the water is added. Children persist and demonstrate that they are proud of their achievements. Children sit well as they listen to the childminder read a story. They are encouraged to participate in the story and hold up wooden spoons with story characters painted on them. This helps children to stay engaged for longer.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy moving their bodies in different ways as they practise their yoga moves. They eagerly demonstrate that they can remember what they have previously practised and learned. Additionally, children enjoy playing outside in the very well-resourced garden and get fresh air. They develop their small-muscle skills as skilfully pretend to mix water and rainbow-coloured rice with scoops and whisks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys her role. She works with a co-childminder, which supports her to share ideas and monitor the effectiveness of the setting. The childminder completes mandatory training and is continuing to access additional training to strengthen her existing knowledge and skills. For example, she has completed training to support her knowledge of children's early language development. n Children demonstrate impressive levels of independence. They get their own drinks when they are thirsty. The childminder successfully helps children to understand the importance of good health and hygiene through conversations, activities and routines. The childminder uses every opportunity to support children in keeping themselves safe and managing risks. Children confidently state why they need to wear sun hats and sunscreen. n The childminder knows the children well. She joins in with their play and, overall, promotes their learning well. However, occasionally, the childminder

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asks closed questions, which limits responses from children. This means that, sometimes, conversations are ended too quickly. n The children demonstrate good behaviour. They speak politely to the childminder and to each other. For example, as children ask for help, they say 'please' and 'thank you' and relish the praise they receive for using lovely manners. Older children are good role models. They show care and kindness by bringing special toys to their younger friends.

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16 June 2022 n The childminder supports healthy eating. Children eat nutritious meals for lunch and have access to water throughout the day. After visiting the local fruit picking farms, children learn that they need to water the strawberries and herbs that grow in the garden. Children also learn about animals and their habitats on a visit to the zoo. This promotes children's understanding of the wider world. n The childminder and her co-childminder plan activities which engage children's interest. However, sometimes, learning intentions are not specific enough. This means the adults do not always focus precisely on what individual children already know and can do, to fully maximise learning and support children to have a depth of knowledge. n The childminder places high priority on developing children's sense of responsibility and independence. Children develop their self-care skills well. They sit appropriately and use suitable cutlery at mealtimes. Children are actively

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encouraged to have a go at putting on their shoes to play outside and learn to wash their hands independently after using the toilet. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. Parents report very positively about the high quality of the childcare provided. They comment on the range of themes and activities their children enjoy during the week. They report that they are very happy with the communication they receive about their children's care and learning. Parents say that the childminder and her co- childminder are caring, welcoming and professional.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good safeguarding knowledge. She knows how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect, including radicalisation and domestic abuse. The childminder has clear procedures in place to act on any concerns. She understands the importance of making prompt contact with relevant professionals. The childminder supervises the children well and ensures her co-childminder's home and garden are safe for the children. The childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure in place which she practises regularly with the children. This helps children to know how to respond in a real emergency.

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should:

n encourage children's communication by increasing the use of open-ended questions to build conversations n make better use of observations and assessments to help all adults understand how to deliver the learning intentions for activities so that all clearly know what knowledge and skills they want children to gain.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543926 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10221489 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 12 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She works in the home of another childminder in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank 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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together and discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, the co-childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the verbal and written views of parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

16 June 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

16 June 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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