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

Children are settled and happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They settle quickly and have strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Younger children approach them for cuddles and comfort when needed. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Children are well behaved and positively respond to the affection and praise the childminder and her assistant gives them. Children show kindness and learn to share and take turns. Children are safe and secure in the childminder's clean and well-maintained home. The childminder helps younger children learn about good personal hygiene, such as following thorough handwashing routines and eating their healthy meals independently.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide variety of games and toys that support them to learn through play. For instance, children focus when they complete a challenging activity, such as stacking bricks or playing with battery-operated toys. The childminder makes the most of opportunities. For example, she introduces counting, colours and new words to support children's expanding vocabulary. This helps children make good progress and supports their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and uses her assessments to plan their learning effectively from the start. She follows children's lead and plans activities based on what children like doing. The childminder is clear about what she intends children to learn next, to help them make good progress. n The childminder and her assistant model good behaviour and use positive and purposeful praise during children's routines and activities. They get down to children's level and explain simple rules, such as helping to tidy up the toys. The childminder and her assistant are gentle and kind in their approach to help children develop an understanding of good manners. They remind younger children to say 'please' and 'thank you' and show respect to others. This supports children to behave well. n The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain well. She plans interesting activities to help children learn about different people and

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communities. The childminder respects and values children's individual needs and cultures. For instance, she speaks to children in English and in their home language. She encourages children to communicate in both languages. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress in their communication skills from when they first start. n The childminder has a good range of books. She reads stories to children and encourages them to identify objects and repeat words. However, on occasion, the childminder does not consistently display books within children's easy reach

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need to do better?

17 February 2023 to support them to develop a love of reading and extend their literacy skills. n The childminder teaches children mathematics throughout the curriculum. For example, she encourages younger children to count and identify colours as they play. The childminder is constantly encouraging mathematical language. For instance, she introduces concepts such as 'big' and 'small' as young children play with different-sized cars. n Overall, children develop good physical skills. They are eager to take part in a wide range of activities to help them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination, such as using pens to form shapes and early marks. In the main, children have opportunities for fresh air and exercise, such as walks to local schools and parks. However, younger children do not always receive enough physical play throughout the day to release their energy and practise their gross motor skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder values working with parents. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's progress and well-being. The childminder works closely with parents to support their children's learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant and comment on how well their children are supported and are progressing. n The childminder is experienced in childcare. She shows a good commitment to keeping her professional knowledge up to date, to help raise the quality of her provision and children's overall learning experiences. The childminder regularly reflects on the strengths of her setting and evaluates the quality of her assistant's work. She considers the views of parents and children, to help her identify further improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. They keep up to date with safeguarding training and guidance. They can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse. This includes the effects of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. The childminder and her assistant know how to make a referral if they have any concerns about a child or if any allegations are made against them. The childminder teaches children about safety in the home and on outings and carries out effective risk assessments to minimise any hazards.

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should:

n increase physical play throughout the day for younger children to release their energy and support their physical development n consider ways to consistently capture children's interest in books to support their literacy skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY364386 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10264949 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 2 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides care throughout most of the year, from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and suitability checks for the childminder's assistant and other household members. n The inspector took the written views of parents into account.

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Inspection activities

17 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

17 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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