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 play happily alongside the cheerful and friendly childminder with whom they form close attachments. They spend lots of time chatting with her as they play. The childminder helps every child feel welcome, safe and special. The childminder has high expectations for the children. Children have a great interest in wild animals. The childminder skilfully supports children's recap of learning by introducing new facts and making a role-play jeep in the garden, so children can go on their own safari. This sequenced approach enables children to retain facts with ease and helps them to become knowledgeable.

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The provision is good

Children eagerly take part in the well planned and challenging range of activities on offer. They enjoy the positive interactions with the childminder. For example, children mix shaving foam and vibrant coloured paints. They talk about the textures and different ice cream pictures they create. Children try new things and develop a can-do attitude. Children begin to learn about the world around them. For instance, they observe and wait for duck eggs to hatch and watch them grow. The childminder increases their experiences and knowledge by making home-made books to revisit their learning. The children gain an appreciation of the natural world.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements an effective curriculum to support children's learning. Overall, the children are supported very well. The childminder and her co-childminder find out about children's unique needs and interests and observe and monitor their progress. They know how to identify and close any gaps in children's learning and what they need to learn next. For example, they encourage children to make independent choices during play. Children engage well and are motivated to learn. n The childminder and her assistant provide a well-balanced diet that meets with all children's dietary requirements. Children thoroughly enjoy snack with the childminder. She uses this time to help them develop independence and an awareness of healthy eating. For example, children are keen to try the different fresh fruits and banana bread. Children develop balance as they play with wheeled toys, balls and hoops. They imagine they are taking a flight to go on

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holiday in their home-made plane. Children benefit from plenty of fresh air and exercise. n Children's behaviour is very positive. The childminder has a calm and positive approach, which keeps the environment settled. Children learn how to manage conflict between themselves and know how to share. The childminder praises them when they are kind to each other and supports them if they find things difficult. For instance, she has created a special box that contains children's

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10 August 2022 favourite items from home for them to look at when they feel upset. n The childminder promotes children's developing language skills well. She understands the importance of using correct grammar and giving children time to think. The childminder and her assistant model language for children. They encourage them to try out new words, such as 'research'. In the main, children are developing a broad vocabulary. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can hear or use children's home languages to encourage further verbal communication. n The childminder, her co-childminder and assistant work as an effective team, capitalising upon each other's strengths. They evaluate the activities that they provide and review their daily practice. The childminder regularly attends training and has discussions with her co-childminder and assistant to share good ideas. However, the childminder has not explored options for the further

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professional development of her assistant to enhance her teaching skills further. n Partnership with parents is good. The childminder and co-childminder share information about their children's development, which supports parents to extend their children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and comment on how well their children are supported and are progressing. n The childminder works very closely with external professionals, providing effective support to those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they make good progress from their starting points.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of the procedures to keep children safe. They know the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. They are aware of safeguarding issues that can affect children, such as extreme views and behaviours, and they understand how to report concerns. Induction and recruitment procedures for assistants are effective. The childminder provides a secure environment for children to play and rest. She helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she helps children to become aware of their environment in the home and on outings.

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should:

n provide opportunities for children to be able to hear and see their home language, to further support their development of speech n focus more precisely on the ongoing support and professional development of the assistant to help raise their good practice to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2508921 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10205234 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Winchmore Hill, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works from her premises with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the setting to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector viewed the toys and resources and areas of the premises that are available for children's use. n The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder and her assistant. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of the written views and experiences of parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

10 August 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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10 August 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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