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

The childminder warmly welcomes the children into her homely environment. They quickly separate from their parents and either sit at the table for breakfast or start to explore the play space. The children form strong relationships with the childminder and they know the routine of the day. The childminder has high expectations of the children and supports them to build their independence. The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She extends the vocabulary of children through asking questions and commenting on what is seen. While taking an older child to school, she pointed out buses and birds and talked about the roadworks and diggers. The children enjoyed looking and listening to the sights and sounds on the walk.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children out on local trips to the park and library but also organises family outings further afield to the seaside or farm. Parents really appreciate these trips and the support they get from the childminder. Children build good relationships with their peers and enjoy each other's company.

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The provision is good

The children develop their growing independence skills, for example by trying to put on their shoes and eating fruit at snack time. Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They behave well and are polite and respectful. The childminder works to support younger children's self-care skills. They wash their hands while counting and respond positively when following instructions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a genuine enjoyment of her work and supports the children in making progress through a range of activities and experiences. She recognises the important role she has in supporting children in the next stage of their education. This includes helping to support children with the move to Reception class. n The childminder supports the children to develop their communication and language skills. The provision is rich in language and children are encouraged to talk about what they have done over the weekend and what they see. Younger children are supported in their acquisition of language by the childminder providing new words to support development of vocabulary. For example, when seeing birds in the sky, she encourages the children to listen to the sounds they are making. n The childminder supports mathematical development well. For example, she counts balls with the children and encourages them to notice the different

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need to do better?

colours. When the children were digging in the sand tray, the childminder extended their mathematical language by providing new words. n The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to develop their

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need to do better?

3 May 2023 knowledge of the world around them. They have planted seeds, grown their own tulip to take home and watched strawberries grow and ripen over time and then eaten them. Children can see themselves reflected in the diverse resources and books. n The childminder plans and provides a good range of activities and experiences for the children, particularly in the outdoor environment. She has completed online professional development courses that have supported her understanding of the curriculum. However, the childminder could further embed her knowledge of sequencing of the curriculum to enable children to develop their interests further. n The childminder provides feedback for the parents on their child's learning and progress. Parents comment that the childminder helps older children with their homework after school and talk positively about the support they receive. The childminder drops children off at other settings that they attend and liaises with

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need to do better?

the settings to provide a continuity of learning and share good practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to demonstrate her understanding of safeguarding and child protection and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare and safety. She ensures she is up to date with her safeguarding knowledge through relevant courses and has taken steps to make sure her house is safe for children. The childminder regularly conducts and records fire drills so children know what to do in an emergency.

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should:

n continue to enhance the development of the curriculum so that all children are consistently engaged in activities which challenge them and help them to make even better progress in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135795 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10263767 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 6 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She offers full-time and part-time care Tuesday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, throughout most of the year.

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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 setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities, inside and outdoors, and the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector accompanied the childminder while dropping off children at other settings. n The inspector held conversations with the childminder and was shown relevant documentation and evidence of the children's work and progress. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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

3 May 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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