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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely atmosphere. As children arrive, they go into the playroom happily and are greeted warmly with cuddles. Children settle quickly, showing they feel safe and secure. Activities are child-centred, and the childminder has a calm and nurturing manner, which the children love. The playroom is well organised and filled with resources that children select for themselves. The childminder joins in with children's play so well and skilfully guides and extends their knowledge with thoughtful questioning. Children love going outside in the garden and benefit from lots of physical play. They ask for help and hold the childminder's hand as they climb and balance on an obstacle course made of tyres and crates. They use push-along toys and follow tracks to improve their skills on the scooter.

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The provision is good

The children have many opportunities to choose what they would like to do and enjoy making large marks with chalks, using large paintbrushes on the fence and hiding in the tent. Children have a good repertoire of songs and love singing and dancing. They select and play musical instruments as they excitedly join in with 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' and 'Five little monkeys'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She follows their interests and ensures there are opportunities to make choices and be independent. Children find their names when they come in and put their own coats on. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is an excellent role model and promotes a respectful culture where children put resources away and are polite. Children consistently listen and follow instructions well, meaning routines and boundaries are embedded. n Children maintain attention for long periods of time and demonstrate clear communication skills. They have good levels of engagement and respond well to adults' questioning. The children use their own ideas as they design and make potato heads of their family members, naming and labelling the body parts. They explain how many arms they need and respond confidently to questions about who each person represents.

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n The way the childminder develops language and communication is a real strength. Using continual dialogue, she encourages conversation through play and has developed the children's vocabulary by introducing new words. In the garden, children learn early mathematical vocabulary as they pour water into different containers and describe if they are empty or full. Overall, children are making good progress through guided play opportunities. However, the childminder acknowledges that the curriculum planning could be more ambitious, to extend children's experience further and ensure they make the

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need to do better?

20 February 2023 best possible progress. n A love of reading is promoted and shared with parents. The childminder discusses favourite books, reads engaging stories at snack time and goes on regular trips to the library, where children can choose and borrow books. Children look at books with interest in their own time and listen intently when they are read to. n The childminder encourages the children's confidence, and they are beginning to know what makes them unique, giving them a good foundation for future learning. The childminder has curated a collection of family photos for children to look at. They describe their friends, families, pets and places that are important to them. n Parent partnerships are strong, and parents are happy with the care and education provided. They speak highly of the childminder's calm and positive approach to behaviour and routines. Communication is good, and parents receive regular information and photo updates about their children's day and

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need to do better?

learning. The childminder uses questionnaires to seek the opinions of parents and uses this information to improve her practice. n The childminder understands how children learn and monitors and assesses their development regularly. To support children's learning, the childminder takes them on regular outings. Visits in the local area include walking in the woods and going to the supermarkets and soft-play activities. Most recently, children enjoyed a trip the fire station to find out about people who help us. n The childminder is dedicated to providing children with good-quality care and education and is committed to her professional development, completing online courses to improve her practice. She is currently learning some British sign language and recently went on a language course to enhance her skills in developing early communication.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. The childminder attends regular online and face-to-face training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She understands all areas of safeguarding, including the aim of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She is confident about the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and secure and has robust risk assessment procedures in place.

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should:

n plan a more ambitious curriculum that broadens and enhances children's activities and experiences so the best possible learning outcomes are achieved.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2579106 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10265331 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She operates term time only. Sessions are from Monday to Wednesday, 9.15am to 5.15pm. She offers flexibility on hours and days and holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to/communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request

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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

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