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 are settled and happy in the childminder's warm and nurturing environment. They form strong relationship with her and she is highly responsive to their individual needs. The childminder offers children reassurance when new visitors are present. Children explore the environment with confidence and make choices about what to play with and how. They ask the childminder for help when needed, and see the childminder as a play partner. This demonstrates that children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children enjoy each other's company as they giggle with delight and join in with their peer's exciting play. For example, they push the wheeled toys fast together.

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The provision is good

Children show positive attitudes towards their learning. They are motivated and engage well in their play. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and provides a good range of activities and experiences. For example, children have great fun developing their fine motor skills as they use a safety knife to chop herbs and wildflowers. The childminder demonstrates how to use the knife and children competently copy her actions. She skilfully extends children's thinking skills and imagination, as she suggests to put it in the oven to cook. Children then lead their own play by feeding this to a toy baby. The childminder responds well to children's growing interests.

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n Children's communication and language are a real strength of the setting. The childminder speaks clearly, repeating words and consistently using new words to engage children in conversation. She encourages children to develop a love of books and reading. For example, children choose a book and request the childminder to read for them. Children listen to stories and rhymes attentively as the childminder reads to them with enthusiasm and changes her expressions to different characters. Children relish this and join in with filling missing words to complete sentences. This helps children make excellent progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder recognises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's social skills. She carefully plans various opportunities for children to explore and learn about the wider community. She takes children on regular outings, such as to the library or local playgroups, where they interact with children of a similar

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age and people in the community. This promotes their social and emotional development. Children also enjoy visiting local parks and a soft-play area, where they develop physically. n On the whole, children behaviour well. They are polite and kind to each other. They understand and follow the routines. For example, at story time, they put the cushions together to make the reading area ready. The childminder praises

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12 May 2023 children for their positive behaviour, which helps to build their self-esteem. However, occasionally children get very excited and forget the rules and boundaries, in particular, as they move between activities. The childminder does not consistently give a clear explanation for why these rules are in place, to fully support their understanding. n Parents highly praise the childminder. They are extremely complimentary about the care and education she provides. They feel their children are safe and comment that the childminder plans exciting experiences for children. She keeps parents informed about what children are working towards, daily updates about their well-being and the activities they have participated in. This helps parents to continually support their children's learning at home. Parents describe the childminder as 'an extended family member' and say that their children enjoy attending.

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n Children are learning to be independent. They make their own choices about the toys they play with and the foods they want to eat at mealtimes. However, the childminder does not use every opportunity for children to have a go. She often completes tasks for children that they can do themselves. Children do not consistently get opportunities to develop their independence skills to the highest level. n The childminder continually reflects on her practice to improve the provision. She recognises the importance of accessing various training to improve her knowledge and teaching skills even further. She keeps in regular contact with her local authority advisor to gain important updates and training opportunities, which benefit her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibility in safeguarding the children in her care. She describes a wide range of signs and symptoms, which could suggest children are at risk of harm. She is aware of safeguarding issues, such as the risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if they have a concern. The childminder implements a robust safeguarding policy and recognises the importance of receiving regular safeguarding training. She carries out regular risk assessments of her home to ensure it is safe for children to use.

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n help children to develop a deeper understanding of simple rules and expectations n promote children's early independence skills even further by extending everyday

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12 May 2023 opportunities for them to do more things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2608778 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10285299 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates Monday and Thursday from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm, all year round.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities and discussed its impact with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been

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implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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