Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children quickly settle into play and exploration as they arrive at the childminder's home. They have close bonds with her as she is very caring. Her home is well organised, and the children are used to making independent choices for their play. Children enjoy lots of planned visits to the wildlife park, museums, toddler group and library. This has helped children build important social skills and strengthen their knowledge of the world around them. The childminder clearly names objects, toys, colours and numbers as she plays with children. She intuitively provides moments of individual attention. She uses these interactions to provide extra challenge and encouragement. This helps build children's concentration and skills further. Children sit alongside each other for extended periods, busily exploring. At every opportunity, the childminder emphasises key words and phrases for children to repeat. Children use new words and learn to speak with good sentence

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structure. All children show an extremely positive attitude to learning. Younger children and older babies focus intensely as they play.

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The provision is good

Children emulate the childminder's high standards for behaviour. They show high levels of respect for the childminder, each other and the toys and resources. Older children maturely consider each other's views as they develop narratives during their imaginary play.

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n Children enjoy spending time playing with construction toys. The childminder introduces unfamiliar magnetic shapes for older children. This encourages them to build more complex structures that challenges their ability to connect and manipulate small parts. She anticipates the needs of babies well. For example, they excitedly respond to her invitations to join in matching and sorting activities immediately after they finish stacking ring puzzles. n The childminder is committed to supporting children's growing independence. She seeks babies' permission to change their nappies and sings to them while she tends to their needs. Older children toilet independently. They confidently dress and undress themselves during role play. Older babies confidently finger- feed and drink from beakers. n Children enjoy learning about each other and different cultures. For example, they enjoy henna decorating during Ramadan. They bring in sweets and cakes

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to taste from around the world. They enjoy creating artwork during Christmas, Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations. n Parents describe the childminder as supportive, caring and flexible. They say their children make very good progress in their learning and development in her care. There is a a good, two-way flow of communication for parents whose children attend nursery in addition to the childminder's provision. The

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18 August 2022 childminder regularly shares photos and observations with parents. These highlight children's activities and keeps parents updated regarding their children's progress and learning. However, when evaluating the quality of her provision and determining ways to improve, she does not seek parents' views. n Children acquire strong physical skills. They have lots of opportunities to climb, ride trikes and scooters and explore outdoors. They handle cutlery well, and learn to trace and draw using writing tools. n The childminder prioritises her ongoing professional development. She has recently completed training in safeguarding and the prevention and control of infectious diseases in children. She has fully addressed the recommendations made at her previous inspection. Children now enjoy weekly cooking activities, and they learn about healthy food and ingredients. As children play the childminder asks open-ended questions linked to their activities. She allows time

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for them to think and elaborate before offering additional responses. n Children enjoy regular walks to the park, woods and local town. They have opportunities to play with children in larger groups at the local playgroup. During visits to the library they enjoy sensory play, books and stories. Older children have opportunities to engage with age-appropriate technology during these visits. n During the national lockdowns the childminder maintained contact with families via video link and text. This ensured close bonds were maintained with the children. The childminder provided activities and shared ideas with parents to continue children's learning at home. When children returned, they were able to quickly resettle at the childminder's provision.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She keeps up to date with changes in child protection legislation by completing mandatory training. She can clearly identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues, and she knows the procedure to follow and professionals to contact if she has concerns. The childminder makes ongoing risk assessments of her home, trips and venues prior to children's visits. She promotes children's road safety awareness and how to stay safe when out in the community.

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n seek ways to consider parents' views when evaluating the quality of the provision and determining ways to improve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441507 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10235651 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 5 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder provides flexible hours each weekday and operates her service throughout most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant 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 observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. The inspector assessed the impact these have on children's well-being and development. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector took part in a joint observation of children engaged in an activity. They discussed what the intention was and the quality of teaching and learning that they observed. n Parents shared their views with the inspector and these were taken into account. n A range of documents were viewed. These include the childminder's

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qualifications, her training certificates and children's records.

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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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