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 Met

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They have wonderful relationships with the childminder. Children feel safe and happy. This helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows children very well, and she is caring and nurturing. Children develop very close, trusting attachments with the childminder. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and is a good role model. Children's attitudes towards learning and their behaviour are good.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their communication and language development. The childminder consistently promotes children's listening and communication development for all age groups. An example of this is introducing and repeating new words and sharing songs throughout the day. Young children develop good language skills. They repeat new words frequently and are eager to respond to questions asked.

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The provision is good

The childminder ensures that children have good opportunities to get to know their local area and socialise with other children. Children spend a great deal of time outside, visiting playgroups, shops and the library. The childminder takes children to local parks and nature walks, where they learn about the different seasons, the weather and the wildlife.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out from parents about their children's interests and abilities before they start. She uses this information to plan for children's individual learning. The childminder tracks the progress of each child and provides targeted support to help children learn well. Children make good progress in relation to their individual starting points. n The childminder engages in constant conversation with children about their play. She introduces children to new words and counts the various dough balls they make. This helps them build on their mathematical vocabulary. For example, when making balls with dough, young children consistently repeat new words they learn, such as 'roll', 'big' and 'small'. The childminder is close at hand, encouraging them to count one object at a time and in sequence. This helps children develop good mathematical and language skills. n Children enjoy a healthy lifestyle and develop a secure understanding of good

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procedures for personal hygiene. They are encouraged to eat balanced and nutritious meals. Children follow the rules. For example, they understand that they must sit down when eating, to prevent them from choking. This helps children to develop an early understanding of keeping themselves safe. n Children develop a good sense of belonging. They are encouraged to

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9 May 2023 independently choose toys from low units and tidy up after play. Children have valuable one-to-one support and turn to the childminder for cuddles and reassurance. This helps to further support children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder is a good role model. She is kind and remains calm when talking to young children. The good relationships between the childminder and the children reflect a positive and respectful culture. This has a positive impact on their personal, social and emotional development. n Overall, children demonstrate high levels of engagement as they play. They excitedly involve themselves in activities and actively explore. For example, children build their muscle skills well as they squeeze, mould and pull play dough, squeezing for long periods of time. However, at times, the childminder introduces further resources prematurely. This does not help children to stay

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engaged, develop their ideas, and carry on leading their own play. n Parent partnerships are good. Parents feel reassured that their children are happy and that the childminder meets their children's individual needs. Communication is good. The childminder advises parents about home learning opportunities by discussing children's progress. Furthermore, she advises and discusses how they can work together to support children to meet their next steps. n The childminder enjoys extending her knowledge of working with children and seeks out training to enhance her knowledge and skills. She has two assistants, her husband and her daughter, who only work with her in case of an emergency. She has put systems in place to coach and support her assistants to improve their knowledge and to maximise children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse, as well as awareness of the risks associated with extremist views. She is confident in seeking support from external agencies and knows how to make referrals if she is concerned about a child. The childminder and her assistants understand the process to follow should an allegation be made against them. She provides ongoing training for the assistants to strengthen their safeguarding knowledge. Ongoing review of policies ensures that she is up to date with current guidance. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the environment to help make things safe for children.

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should:

n provide children with adequate time to explore resources before introducing more, to support them to build on their ideas and lead their own learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448196 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10285951 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 25 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Enfield, in the London Borough of Enfield. She works Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants on occasion.

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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 setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision. n The inspector observed the interactions between children and the childminder and spoke with them at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and training certificates. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and conducted a joint observation to assess the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a long discussion with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding children in her care. n The inspector verified evidence of suitability for the childminder and the adults

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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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