Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are nurturing and kind, which helps children to feel valued and secure. Children have many opportunities to spend time outside, discovering the natural world around them. They demonstrate strong physical development. For example, older children skilfully ride the car in a circuit. Younger children carefully navigate the space around them as they steer the tricycles and push and manoeuvre the rocking and balancing resources. Children show huge amounts of concentration as they carefully release the different colours into the artificial snow. They choose their preferred resources carefully as they scoop and pour sand together.

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The provision is good

Children show a genuine interest in books. They happily choose books to look at independently, and enthusiastically point to the pictures when the childminder reads to them. The childminder has high expectations of children. Children behave well and demonstrate a great deal of kindness to each other. For example, they offer hugs to each other if they get upset. In addition, children show a good understanding of how to listen to others and take turns, with the childminder's clear explanations. They carefully listen to her as she acknowledges how they feel when it is approaching lunchtime, and they express themselves, showing that they are needing their nap time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is clear and confident in her aim to give children the best start in their learning. She is reflective and strives continuously for improvement. Her assistants are acknowledged in their role and supported to continue their own professional development. They communicate very well together in a team effort. n The childminder gives children's communication and language development a high priority. She models language well. She talks clearly to children, asks questions and gives children time to respond, listening to them carefully. Children are strong communicators and are confident to share their ideas and observations. During a matching activity, children share their favourite colours. They enthusiastically call out, 'Purple is my favourite colour' as they match and count the pieces. n Children are independent and enjoy doing things for themselves. Older children carefully put their own wellington boots on before they go outside. Children are

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also very keen to help by taking the nappy bags out to the garden to place in the bin. Younger children confidently collect the bowls and bring them to the table for their friends. n The childminder plans an exciting and well-thought-out curriculum. She provides activities based on children's interests and what they need to learn next. Overall,

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need to do better?

24 January 2023 the childminder and her assistant plan activities well. However, on some occasions, they do not organise group activities as well. For example, some children have to wait for an extended period of time to have an opportunity to participate. In addition, the childminder is not always so clear with children in what is happening next during transition times. n The childminder fully supports children to develop healthy lifestyles. All children benefit from regular outdoor play and being physically active. Children confidently collect their drinking cups when they become thirsty throughout the day. They are provided with really healthy and nutritious meals and snacks during the lovely sociable snack and lunchtimes. n The childminder monitors children's development well and has a good understanding of their learning needs. She speaks confidently about the progress that children have made and how she will support their next steps in

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learning. The childminder works closely with parents and has clear links with other professionals to help support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children make good progress. n Parents write positively about the progress their children make, particularly in their communication and language development. They comment that they appreciate how much the childminder and her assistant really get to know their child. Parents also particularly value the daily discussions about what their children have been learning and the more in-depth online updates that they receive from the childminder throughout the year. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She is fully aware of her role and responsibility in reporting any concerns she may have to keep children safe from harm and neglect. The childminder knows how to report concerns about children's welfare. This includes any concerns about an adult's conduct, in line with the local authority procedures. Indoor and outdoor spaces are carefully risk assessed to ensure the safety of all children. Children are taught how to keep themselves and their peers safe as they play. This further enhances children's well-being and safety.

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should:

n consider how to better organise group activities, particularly to help quieter children remain more focused and engaged in their play and learning n strengthen communication with all children during transitions, giving children more explanation about what is happening next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467411 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10236256 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 7 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the setting indoors and outdoors, and discussed the early years curriculum. n The inspector talked to the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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Inspection activities

24 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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