Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements in the early years foundation stage. She knows how to assess children's progress and this includes the required progress checks for children aged two years. The childminder also knows how to help prepare children with the skills they need for school. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children fully. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through regular training. The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care or if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and provision. She gains advice and support from her early years local authority advisor and values the parents' feedback on how she can improve her practice. n The childminder is aware of positive behaviour management. She understands

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This provision meets requirements

how to support children's good behaviour. The childminder discussed, for example, helping children to learn to be respectful and kind to each other. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to provide children with consistency of care and learning. n The childminder explains how she builds secure attachments with children to develop their emotional well-being and independence skills. n The childminder understands the importance of children leading healthy lifestyles, such as being physically active and spending time in the fresh air. She explains how she teaches children about the importance of oral health and provides them with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493108 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10285674 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 13 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She receives funding to offer free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since 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 inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and monitor their progress. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 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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