Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She has a wide range of resources to suit varying ages of children. The childminder plans activities to help children develop skills across the seven areas of learning. There are effective systems in place to help the childminder monitor and assess children's progress. She effectively shapes her curriculum to meet the needs of the children, based on their interests. n The childminder has detailed policies and procedures in place, which are shared with parents. She understands her responsibilities to obtain and keep information that should be recorded, such as completing attendance registers, and recording any medication administered. n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She has clear reporting procedures in place should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. She keeps her knowledge up to date with

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regular safeguarding training and demonstrates secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to reduce any potential hazards in the provision. Regular fire drills are carried out to ensure that children understand what to do in the event of a fire. n The childminder develops good working relationships with parents. She keeps parents up to date with their children's learning and development with daily feedback and reports, detailing their child's progress. The childminder understands the importance of providing opportunities for children to continue learning at home. Parents are provided with activities such as handwriting sheets, spellings and reading books for children to complete at home. n The childminder is clear about how to promote equality and diversity in the provision, and ensures that it is an inclusive environment for all children. She

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takes time to learn about each child's culture when they first start, and celebrates children's differences. The childminder ensures that children learn about a wide range of cultures through meaningful experiences. For example, children visit different community centres, mosques, and churches. Children are encouraged to try foods from different countries and celebrate a range of cultural festivals. n The childminder has a strong partnership with parents and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported. She works closely with parents to adopt strategies, such as communication books with visual cues, to support children's understanding. She ensures that important information is shared between teachers and parents. The childminder has attended additional training to sharply focus her skills to meet the needs of children with SEND.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures that children receive a rich set of experiences beyond their own, to develop their understanding of the world around them. For example, trips to the library and playgroups support children to develop their social skills. Trips to the local park support children to develop their physical

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20 February 2023 abilities. n The childminder keeps her professional knowledge up to date, attending regular online seminars. She works closely with other childminders in the local area, sharing ideas and resources and attends trips out with them. Links with the local authority keep her up to date with any changes or information that she needs to be aware of. This helps the childminder to continually deliver a high-quality level of care and education to children.

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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 EY429298 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10264242 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 0 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and inspector held discussions regarding safeguarding children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications and insurance documents. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder supports children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

20 February 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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Inspection activities

20 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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