Childminder in Enfield

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how to provide a warm and welcoming environment for children and families. n The childminder demonstrates some understanding of child development. However, she does not sufficiently recognise age-appropriate next steps to ensure progression in learning and development. n The childminder understands what healthy eating habits look like and explains that she will support children to eat healthy meals and snacks and gain plenty of daily exercise and fresh air. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of safeguarding procedures relating to potential allegations against household members, including herself. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour, including helping children to manage their own feelings and to be considerate towards others. n The childminder must further enhance her child development knowledge to ensure that children are making age-appropriate progression in their learning

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This provision does not meet requirements

and development. n The childminder understands how to ensure her premises is safe and suitable for children. She describes changes she would make to her environment to minimise risks to children. n The childminder explains the importance of establishing close bonds with parents. She discusses how she would ensure that parents receive regular updates about their children's experiences and development.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve knowledge of how to plan and implement a curriculum to ensure that it is ambitious and sequenced and builds on what children know and can do in order to maximise their learning 31/05/2023

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Due date

31 March 2023 improve knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation against an adult 31/05/2023

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Due date

ensure that there is an effective policy, and procedures for safeguarding children, in line with the guidance and procedures for the local safeguarding partners. 31/05/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319630 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10263367 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 28 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Edmonton Green in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder offers full- and part-time care from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from bank and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements.

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Inspection activities

31 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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Inspection activities

31 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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