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 are thriving in this nurturing, homely and safe environment that the childminder has successfully organised. They have warm and secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant, who are dedicated and passionate about ensuring children have the best possible outcomes. Children feel valued and have wonderful friendships; they call their friends' names and take them by the hand as they go to an activity. They are eager and motivated to join in with the exciting experiences on offer. They sing and dance to their favourite songs, read books with great concentration and build train tracks on different levels. The way children's listening skills and language are developing is inspiring. Young children initiate conversations, ask for help and acquire new vocabulary quickly.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has extremely high expectations of children's behaviour and they respond exceptionally well, demonstrating respect and kindness in all that they do. The childminder knows the children so well and excels at delivering high-quality learning experiences that enhance children's development and meet their needs. She carefully designs an ambitious curriculum that combines children's interests and broadens their horizons. Most recently, children enjoyed exploring African animals, food and sculptures as they learnt about Black History Month.

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n Children feel so valued in this setting as they are given so many choices throughout the day. Their voice is heard, and their independence is encouraged and develops rapidly. For example, children find a tissue to wipe their own noses, learn to wash their hands and select and use cutlery skilfully at lunchtime. Children's self-care and hygiene is a priority, and all care routines are delivered with intense warmth and consideration of the child's feelings, stage of development and well-being. n Children are developing impressive attitudes towards learning. They benefit from high-quality teaching and interactions and all learning experiences are extended and supported. For example, children select open-ended resources and use their own ideas to build large towers with logs and small towers with cotton reels. They work cooperatively, balancing and persevering as the tower falls each time. n Children are making accelerated progress across the curriculum as they receive

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a perfectly balanced approach of adult-led and child-initiated activities. They use paint dabbers to identify numbers and choose from sand and water outside, exploring funnels and diggers as they pour, scrape and investigate. n Children are immersed in an environment rich with stories and songs. They are so excited to read and share stories as they develop a wonderful love of reading. They especially enjoy looking at home-made books with photos, which remind them of the learning and fun they have had throughout their time at this setting.

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17 November 2022 n Children display high levels of engagement and are developing excellent fine motor skills and concentration as they run trains through paint and explore early mark making. They persevere as they try to fit small puzzle pieces into books. n The childminder is an expert in delivering a curriculum for physical development. She has great knowledge of how children need to strengthen their core muscles and is preparing them for a healthy lifestyle in the future. Children have mastered a variety of yoga poses; they stretch, move and choose to perform a 'tree', 'lotus' and 'cat' with ease. n The childminder is highly skilled at demonstrating how things work and explaining new concepts to children. Children are motivated as they attempt things for themselves, using skilful prompts from the childminder. For example, the children enjoy a dark story time and need to work out how to switch their

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torch on to read their books. The children smile with delight as they turn them on and enjoy spotting pictures. n Diverse cultures are embraced and celebrated throughout the curriculum, with special events and festivals being recognised. Children's home languages are supported, and the well-designed and nutritious menu introduces new flavours and cultural foods from children's own backgrounds. n Parent partnerships are exceptionally strong, and the childminder ensures that parents know what progress their children have made and what they are working on next. Regular parent meetings and detailed daily feedback regarding children's care and education ensures communication is up to date and relevant. n The childminder strives and is dedicated to delivering the best possible curriculum to ensure the children make the best progress. She is constantly improving her own professional development and works seamlessly with her

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committed and knowledgeable assistant to drive improvements and their clear vision forward together.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a wealth of safeguarding knowledge and, along with her assistant, follows robust procedures to keep children safe. She ensures safeguarding is a priority and attends regular training to refresh her knowledge. She demonstrates an excellent understanding about indicators of abuse and knows precisely what to do if there are concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children at all times and ensures her home is safe and secure. She fully understands how to recognise the signs that a child's welfare may be at risk, including from neglect and extremist views.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2580556 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10250994 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 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She works from several rooms on the ground floor of her home, with an assistant childminder. They open from 8am to 5pm, five days a week, and accept early funded education.

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Inspection activities

n This was 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff/the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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