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

The childminder is friendly and has warm relationships with the children in her care and their families. She helps children to feel safe, secure and happy in her home. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and models calm and considerate behaviour during her interactions with children. She consistently praises children for their achievements and good behaviour. This helps children to play in a calm environment and grow in confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder has an ambitious curriculum that, generally, she delivers well. She plans activities based on children's interests and uses her extensive knowledge of where children are in their learning to ensure that they progress in their development. For example, children use their imagination and pretend to cook a healthy soup in the role-play kitchen. The childminder makes the most of opportunities. For example, she discusses with children the ingredients that they need to use. She introduces colours and new words to support children's expanding vocabulary. This helps children to make good progress and supports their future learning and move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to develop good physical skills. For example, children learn to balance, climb and run, and have fun while being outside in the fresh air. They are eager to take part in a wide range of activities that the childminder plans to help them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. For instance, they enjoy using paints and pens to draw and form early marks. n Overall, the childminder knows the children well. She is clear about what she intends children to learn next and monitors their progress to help her to identify any gaps in children's learning. However, at times, the childminder does not target children's learning at the right level. For example, she plans an activity that is too complex for the ages and stages of development of the children in her care. On occasion, children lose interest and their learning is not maximised. n The childminder encourages children to develop their independence and self-

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care skills effectively. For instance, children learn to pour their own water from a jug and follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the toilet. They respond well to simple instructions, such as to tidy up the toys after they finish playing. n The childminder interacts skilfully with children. For example, as children play, the childminder talks to them and asks them questions. She sensitively repeats words back, emphasising the correct pronunciation. Children develop good speaking and listening skills. For instance, they excitedly sing nursery rhymes and move their bodies to the actions of the songs. n The childminder provides children with outdoor activities to help them to develop

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19 July 2023 good social skills. For instance, children visits local parks, libraries and playgroups. They learn about similarities and differences with their friends and people in the community. Children learn to have a positive attitude to the world around them. n In the main, the childminder plans interesting activities to help to challenge and motivate children to learn. For example, children enjoy playing with trains and moving them along the track. The childminder encourages them to recognise the colours of the trains and name the different animals around the track. However, the childminder does not fully consider ways to help older children to develop their understanding of shapes, counting and numbers. n The childminder has high expectations for children's good behaviour. She is a positive role model and supports children to develop good manners. All children understand the clear rules and boundaries that the childminder teaches them,

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and show respect towards each other. n Parents are very well supported by the childminder. They feel that their children have made good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's day-to-day activities and progress. She shares information about their children's development and supports parents to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and regularly reflects on the strengths of her setting. She keeps all her mandatory training up to date. The childminder has accessed a wider range of additional training, such as how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to enhance her knowledge further. She seeks to provide good-quality, inclusive care and education for the children at her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns for a child's safety or welfare. She keeps up to date with safeguarding training and guidance, and has a broad knowledge of the possible signs of abuse. This includes the effects of exposure to extreme views and behaviour. She knows to report any allegations made against her or a member of her household to the relevant authorities. The childminder teaches children about safety in her home and outings. She carries out effective risk assessments to minimise hazards.

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should:

n refine the planning of the educational programme to ensure that activities are at the right level for children's ages and stages, so that they maintain their interest

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should:

19 July 2023 and gain the most from their learning n strengthen the educational programme for mathematical development and provide more opportunities to help older children's understanding of shapes, counting and numbers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2633683 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10295656 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 3 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. She provides care from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder has 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk of the setting where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and suitability checks for the childminder and other household members.

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Inspection activities

19 July 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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19 July 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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