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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the kind and caring childminder. They build affectionate bonds with her and show that they feel safe and comfortable in her care. For example, children readily seek cuddles from the childminder and are delighted when she joins in with their play. Children develop their independence and take responsibility for small tasks throughout the day. For instance, babies learn to wash their hands and begin to feed themselves. Toddlers access their own water cups when they are thirsty. They demonstrate a growing awareness of others as they thoughtfully pass cups to their younger peers.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and understand the childminder's high expectations. They play happily together and smile with pride when praised for their achievements. Children benefit from a broad curriculum which is tailored to their individual needs. They access a wide variety of stimulating activities, both inside and outdoors, to support their learning and develop their interests. Therefore, children make good progress and show positive attitudes to learning. For example, they are confident when faced with challenges, such as how to open a lock with a key. Children focus intently and show good perseverance, as they explore their own ideas and methods to solve the problem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her provision to ensure that it meets the needs of children and parents. She is committed to her continued professional development and accesses a wide range of training, to build further on her knowledge of childcare. For instance, the childminder has furthered her understanding of children's emotional development. She describes how this helps her to support children's behaviour effectively. n In general, the childminder interacts skilfully with children and supports their learning well. For example, as children play, the childminder talks to them about what they are doing. She narrates, models back the words children say and asks them questions. This all helps to promote children's communication, language and thinking skills. However, occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to deepen and further extend children's interest in mathematical concepts, such as size and capacity.

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need to do better?

n Children are keen learners and explore the resources and activities with enthusiasm. For example, babies eagerly pull themselves up to standing, so that they can explore items in the water tray. They concentrate well as they transfer water between containers by scooping and pouring. n Children have ample opportunities to explore their local area and meet new people. The childminder organises outings to provide children with real-life experiences, such as going to the local parks. Children learn about the natural

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need to do better?

11 May 2023 world and the seasonal changes which occur throughout the year. This helps to broaden their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder values her partnerships with parents and actively seeks their views, to help develop her provision. Parents comment positively about the childminder's service. They state that their children are safe and well cared for. Parents appreciate the wide range of experiences that the childminder provides for children, such as visits to local parks and playgroups. They say that they receive regular updates on their children's learning and development. n The childminder gathers information about children's care needs and regularly discusses these with parents. She plans the daily routines around these details, which provides good continuity for children. However, the childminder could do more to find out about children's home lives and cultural backgrounds. This

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would help her to further support children's understanding of diversity and what makes them unique. n Children learn how to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious and well-balanced meals and snacks. She encourages children to sample a wide range of healthy foods, which helps them to make positive choices about what they eat. The childminder makes full use of her garden to provide daily exercise and fresh air. Children thrive outdoors as they engage in activities to develop their physical strength and coordination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her role in keeping children safe from harm. She attends safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows how to identify signs of child abuse and risks to children's safety. She understands the procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder carries out risk assessments and daily checks of her home and resources, to help provide a safe environment for children. She knows the action she must take in the event of an allegation being made against her.

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should:

n seize opportunities to extend children's interest in mathematics, for example by supporting and building on their explorations during play n gather a broader rage of information about children's lives and experiences outside of the setting, to help further support their understanding of diversity and their own uniqueness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2631813 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10286016 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 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 operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childcare. She explained her intentions for children's learning and the curriculum she provides. n The inspector observed the quality of the education provided, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children and read feedback from parents, to help assess their views and experiences of the setting. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she meets the registration requirements. She also ensured that her documents were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

11 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

11 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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