Childminder in Enfield

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is experienced, dedicated and puts children at the heart of everything she does. Children are extremely happy and thrive in the childminder's nurturing home. They build exceptionally secure and trusting relationships with the childminder and settle quickly in her care. The childminder plans a rich and varied selection of well-organised activities across the curriculum. She focuses predominantly on the use of natural resources to help children learn and continuously build on their understanding of the world. Children are highly independent in making choices about their play and behave exceptionally well. They are incredibly polite and play harmoniously together.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are deeply engaged and focused for extremely long periods. For instance, children looked at cookery books to make pancakes and were eager to discuss how they made the mixture. The childminder extends children's learning further exceptionally well. For example, she introduced mathematics and early science concepts to encourage children to experiment and identify weights and measures. Children are creative and use their senses during play. For instance, children made their own dough and were eager to show their models. They identified the different smells they mixed into their dough. All children demonstrate an excellent attitude to learning and are highly motivated and challenged to learn. They make excellent progress from when they first start.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an excellent knowledge of how to assess children's development. She implements an ambitious curriculum and plans children's next steps in learning very effectively. The childminder provides excellent opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning, and offers suggestions and ideas to continue their children's learning at home. This helps to contribute to the superb progress children make. n Children develop very good self-care skills around personal hygiene and have an exceptionally good understanding of healthy lifestyles. They enjoy freshly cooked nutritious meals and snacks each day and develop excellent levels of independence during activities. For example, children learn to pour their own water from a jug and practise their physical skills, such as safely and confidently chopping their fruit with a knife. n The childminder supports and enhances children's communication and language

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skills to a very high level. For instance, she skilfully narrates stories and repeats new words to help children become confident communicators. Children engage in very interesting conversations with the childminder and each other. They respond to photographs of their friends and families and talk fondly about them. The childminder expertly uses this opportunity to enhance children's language

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22 February 2023 skills and reinforces children's sense of belonging. She supports their self-esteem exceptionally well. n The childminder makes excellent use of her garden to fully support children's physical development and well-being. Children thoroughly enjoy playing outdoors and develop excellent risk-taking skills. For example, they climb large slides with confidence and safely use the balancing beams as they play. The childminder plans highly engaging activities to help children develop their hand- to-eye coordination. For example, they mix paints with brushes and use pens to develop their early writing skills exceptionally well. n Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is an excellent role model and has very high expectations of children. She has strong, warm and effective relationships with all children. The childminder regularly praises children for their achievements and supports them to develop very good manners. Children

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respond well to simple instructions, such as to tidy up the toys and books. They learn to share and show respect to one another exceptionally well. n The childminder prepares children for life in modern Britain exceptionally well. She plans meaningful and interesting activities to help children learn about different people and communities. For example, children enjoy visiting a care home and playgroups. The childminder ensures that children's own heritages are valued and celebrated in her setting. n The childminder has highly successful links with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress. Parents are highly complimentary about the learning and care their children receive, and comment that they appreciate and value how their children's needs are thoroughly met. n The childminder's organisation of her service is excellent. She demonstrates a very strong passion for her work and is highly reflective in her practice. The

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need to do better?

childminder is committed to her own and her assistant's personal development and actively pursues training opportunities to implement new ideas. She strives to offer children excellent experiences and opportunities. The childminder continuously looks for ways to improve the quality of care and education she provides to benefit all children in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong, robust knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns for children's safety and welfare. She has a broad knowledge of possible signs of abuse. The childminder understands the importance of following the correct procedures to report any concerns to relevant professionals, to protect children from harm. This includes the effects of exposure to extreme views and behaviour or any allegations made about her or another adult working with children. The childminder and her assistant complete regular training to keep their safeguarding knowledge current and up to date. The childminder manages risks well and uses opportunities to help children to understand how to stay safe, for example when going on outings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488665 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10264827 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 4 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides care from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and 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 on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and suitability checks for the childminder, her assistant and other household members. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Inspection activities

22 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

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