Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the early years curriculum she provides and how this supports children's individual learning and development needs effectively. Her provision is based on the early years foundation stage framework and supports all the areas of learning. She focuses on the prime areas and mathematics and has a good understanding of what children need to learn at each age and stage of their development. n The childminder explains how she regularly observes the children and how she uses the information she gathers to plan activities that build on children's previous knowledge and learning experiences. n The childminder discusses how she supports children's communication and language skills. She models spoken language and talks to the children all of the time, asking them questions about what they are doing and encouraging them to answer her. She shares books with them and sings songs and rhymes

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throughout the day to improve their language skills. n The childminder understands how to support children's personal, social and emotional development well. She describes how she models good sharing and turn-taking when playing with the children and plans regular circle-time discussions, where children talk about their feelings and how to manage them. n The childminder shares her positive approach to behaviour management. She talks about how she makes sure children understand the rules and the behaviour she expects. She explains to the children why certain behaviour is not appropriate and the effect that it can have on others. This increases children's understanding of how to behave well. n The childminder explains how she promotes healthy lifestyles. She highlights the physical activities she provides in her garden and on trips to the local park. She always provides home-cooked meals and snacks, using only fresh ingredients.

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The importance of oral hygiene is also promoted with children and their parents. n The childminder understands how to identify children with possible special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she works with external agencies to support these children. n The childminder has a very good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She describes the possible signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk from harm. She knows who to report her concerns to in the local authority and ensures her safeguarding training is always up to date. n The childminder has completed recent food hygiene and paediatric first-aid training. Regular risk assessments and checks of the home help her identify any potential hazards to children. n The childminder discusses how she regularly self-evaluates her provision and keeps her practice up to date. She undertakes relevant training and seeks advice and support from other childminders and local authority childminding officers

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when needed. n The childminder knows the importance of building strong relationships with parents. She describes how she communicates with them daily, sharing relevant

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14 September 2022 information about their children's care needs and learning progress.

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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 2541341 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10215356 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 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 provides childcare on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7am to 7pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7am to 4.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 viewed the area where childcare is provided. n Discussions were held between the childminder and inspector. This included discussions about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n Documentation was reviewed and discussed with the childminder.

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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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