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

The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources and activities to support their future learning. She motivates their interests well. Resources are easily accessible to enable children to make their own choices. The childminder plans opportunities to develop children's literacy skills. For example, she reads stories and encourages children to join in with repeated refrains and talk about what is happening. Children enjoy listening to stories such as, 'The Gingerbread Man'. They comment that the gingerbread man is in the fox's mouth and excitedly say 'run, run as fast as you can'.

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The provision is good

The childminder is calm and caring. Children are happy and safe. Children develop strong, trusting bonds with her and enjoy cuddles and reassurance when needed. The childminder confidently talks about children's characters and what makes them unique. She celebrates what makes each child unique and brings this into the setting.

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The provision is good

Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works very well with parents. Parents leave very positive feedback about the childminder and share how she has supported them in accessing professional help for their children. The childminder offers parents suggestions for activities they can try at home with their children, to enhance their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder clearly understands each child's stage of development. She has identified what individual children need to learn next and how to support their future development. She works hard to ensure that parents are fully involved in all aspects of their children's learning. n She weaves mathematics throughout all areas of learning and teaches it in interesting ways, such as counting in different languages. For instance she encourages the children to count the number of people chasing after the gingerbread man in the story. n Young children explore different materials, such as a mound of different coloured spaghetti, rice and lentils. Their hesitation to touch the spaghetti quickly turns to concentration as they begin to explore the texture. At first, young children tentatively grab pieces with their fingertips. As their confidence grows, they move on from this, grab a fistful and pass it around. Older children

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use tongs, forks, ladles and scoops to lift it out of the container. n Overall, the childminder actively promotes children's communication and language skills. She quickly identifies children with possible language delay and shares ideas with parents. When speaking with children, she uses the correct pronunciation of words, which she encourages children to listen to and repeat.

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need to do better?

2 August 2022 However, the childminder often ask children lots of questions in quick succession. This results in children not being left with enough time to think and respond with their own thoughts and ideas. n Children have a good relationship with the childminder. Behaviour is managed effectively. Children learn to recognise and regulate their own behaviour and emotions. The childminder provides clear explanations about what is correct behaviour and about right and wrong. n Children learn how they can support their good health. For example, they know that they must brush their teeth twice a day and wash their hands before eating. Children are gaining early independence in their own self-care and to help them gain new skills. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise when they play in the childminder's garden. n The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents to help her evaluate and improve her practice. Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good,

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need to do better?

she has not fully considered further ongoing and continual professional development opportunities to improve the quality of her teaching. n The childminder has a good attitude to working in partnership with other professionals. For example, she works well with staff at local schools and nurseries to support and complement children's learning. She also ensures that she shares information with other professionals, such as health visitors, when appropriate.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular training and ensures that she maintains an up-to date knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding matters. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate possible abuse of children. The childminder knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder is committed to ensuring that children are safe in her setting. She has robust risk assessment procedures in place to help her to minimise any hazards to children.

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should:

n provide more time for children to think and respond to questions with their own thoughts and ideas to enhance their learning n explore further professional development opportunities that focus more precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2553635 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10232057 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Enfield, in the London borough of Enfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder discussed her curriculum with the inspector and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. 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

2 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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Inspection activities

2 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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