Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard and protect children from harm. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child's welfare is at risk. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant external agencies. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a broad and fully inclusive curriculum. She knows how to monitor children's learning. The childminder explains how she will plan for children's individual needs and interests to help them make progress in their learning. She understands how to support children who may need additional help with their development. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help promote consistency and continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children and

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promote their emotional well-being. She explains how she will teach children to develop their independence, self-care skills and social confidence in readiness for school. n The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. She has good toys and resources in place that children can access readily. n In discussion, the childminder understands the importance of helping children to manage their behaviour and feelings effectively. She explains how she will help children to be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to follow healthy lifestyles and develop good hygiene routines. For example, the childminder describes how she will provide activities to help children to be physically active outside. n The childminder understands the importance of carrying out risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards. She understands her role in teaching children

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how to manage their own safety. n The childminder is proactive and knows the importance of maintaining her training and skills. She strives for continuous improvement and values feedback from parents and other professionals about all aspects of her practice and provision.

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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 2606400 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10263385 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 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. The childminder provides care during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and offers additional flexible hours throughout the holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including training certificates.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2023 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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11 January 2023 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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