Childminder in Enfield

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to support children's learning. She is able to describe how she would plan the curriculum to help children make progress in all areas of their development. She explains she understands the importance of completing progress checks for children at age two. She has systems in place to observe and to monitor children's progress, and to swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is able to describe signs and symptoms of abuse, including radical and extreme views and behaviours. She is familiar with local safeguarding partnership procedures and knows who to report any concerns to should she be worried about a child. n The childminder understands the need to evaluate her provision. She is able to explain how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she completes mandatory courses, conducts her own online research

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and gets support from the local advisory services. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises are safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. She has an understanding of how she would use the rooms in her home to care for children. She explains how she would keep children safe and secure during outings. For instance, she would talk to children about road safety. n The childminder discusses how she will manage children's behaviour and discusses how she will support younger children who struggle with their emotions. She is clear about how she will help children to develop positive relationships. The childminder explains how she will incorporate sharing, turn taking and respect for others into children's daily activities. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children to adopt a healthy lifestyle, through healthy eating, being physically active and spending

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This provision meets requirements

time gaining fresh air in her garden and during visits to the local area. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would share information with parents about the progress their children make.

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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 EY442745 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10238983 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 3 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Ponders End, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder offers care from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round apart from family and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are suitable for the care of children. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included the suitability of the childminder and household members, relevant policies, and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The childminder discussed her educational programmes and safeguarding issues with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

3 February 2023 3 February 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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