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 Not applicable

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's enriching and stimulating environment. They show great enthusiasm for learning as soon as they arrive. The childminder provides motivating teaching opportunities which engage children for extended periods of time. For instance, children excitedly join in with the story of 'Shark in the Park' and they use cardboard telescopes to enhance their enjoyment of the story.

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The provision is outstanding

Children form extremely secure attachments with the childminder and her assistants. Younger children feel confident to explore independently. For example, they excitedly explore the resources on offer, looking back for reassurance, which is generously supplied. They know that the childminder is close by to offer support and security. Children respond positively to the consistent praise and reassurance they receive from all the adults. They make rapid progress in their excellent language skills. For example, older children are able to recall new words learned, such as 'ridiculous' and 'enormous'. Younger children are supported with their emerging language skills through songs and rhymes which are used spontaneously during the day by the childminder. Children respond to this with delight and laughter.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has high aspirations for all children. They are courteous of each other's space while playing and share resources and experiences together. This provides opportunities for children to guide each other's learning with kindness and respect. For example, older children help younger children at mealtimes. The childminder plans an outdoor learning environment so that children develop their confidence when risk taking. For example, toddlers squeal with delight as they climb large ladders and go down the slide. Children learn to manage their own behaviour so they can use this equipment safely and with confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum which is designed to give children a wealth of rich experiences. She works closely with her assistants, and they all know exactly what children need to learn next. Children are highly motivated and consistently demonstrate positive attitudes as they play. They make good progress and are ready for their next stage of learning and school. n Children develop a real love of books. They happily sit down and listen intently to stories. The childminder and her assistants read books with great intonation and children are excited to see what might be on the next page. Children point out pictures they like and confidently repeat familiar phrases. They learn new vocabulary and understand that print carries meaning. n Children demonstrate impressive levels of independence. They get their own

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4 August 2022 drinks when they are thirsty. Older children thoroughly enjoy the responsibility of undertaking tasks, such as going to the bathroom, independently. The childminder successfully helps children to understand the importance of good health and hygiene through conversations, activities, resources and routines. n Excellent opportunities are made for children to practise counting and number recognition skills as part of their daily routine or within activities. Children are exposed to the language of mathematics, such as 'one more' and 'one less'. n The childminder builds highly effective partnerships with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their child's learning through regular reports and assessments. The childminder shares the activities that children enjoy with parents and the next steps in their learning. This helps parents to further support their child's development at home.

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need to do better?

n The well-qualified childminder is highly reflective about her provision. She researches early years approaches to extend her professional knowledge and to further support children's development. For example, she has undertaken training to understand how to support children's levels of well-being and engagement so that they can experience focused and deep-level learning. The childminder is committed to developing the practice of her assistants. Regular supervisions and rigorous monitoring support the assistants to develop their practice and understanding of early years. n The childminder and assistants are truly committed to promoting equality and diversity with the children. They teach children about respecting each other and their differences through the use of books and resources to reinforce important messages. n Children regularly engage in activities that develop their physical strength and coordination. The childminder helps them to master skills such as climbing. She

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ensures that they feel secure and steady at each stage, helping them to assess risks before challenging themselves further. n The childminder prepares healthy and nutritious meals. The children thoroughly enjoy sitting at the table together to eat and learn the social skills of such times. The childminder expertly uses mealtimes as a learning opportunity as children talk about what they like to eat; she reinforces messages about healthy food choices. Children are encouraged to become increasingly independent, with older children serving themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates an exemplary understanding of how to keep children safe. She understands the importance of keeping her safeguarding knowledge up to date. The childminder has an excellent knowledge of broader safeguarding issues, such as protecting children from extreme views and behaviours. She is extremely confident with the local procedures for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder keeps up to date with relevant information and shares this with her assistants. She understands her responsibilities to swiftly report concerns about children's safety and well-being. The childminder has robust

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Safeguarding

4 August 2022 systems in place to ensure that her premises are safe for children and when going on trips.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2550714 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10221573 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 10 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates for 48 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years degree and works with two childminding assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and public liability insurance. n The inspector obtained parents' views through written feedback.

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Inspection activities

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

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