Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard and protect children from harm. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child's welfare is at risk. The childminder regularly completes safeguarding training and understands how to refer any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant external agencies. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a broad and fully inclusive curriculum. She knows how to ensure that children make progress in their learning. The childminder understands how to support children who may need additional help with their development. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help promote consistency and continuity of children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to learn good manners and to manage their feelings. She discusses how she will build strong

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relationships with children, so that they can develop positive attitudes to their learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to gain positive social skills and to respect others. She describes how she will help children to learn about different cultures and communities. n The childminder knows how she will support children to develop a healthy lifestyle and good hygiene practices. She explains how she will encourage children to play outside and be physically active. n The childminder understands the importance of undertaking risk assessments to minimise hazards and ensure that children are kept safe at all times. She is aware of the importance of teaching children how to manage their own safety. n The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her own and her assistant's practice. She makes plans for ongoing developments and uses training opportunities to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

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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 2618910 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10281032 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works with an assistant and her mother, who is also a registered childminder. She provides care throughout most of the year from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and suitability checks for the childminder, her assistant and other household members.

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Inspection activities

22 March 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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22 March 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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