Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of strong partnerships with parents. She plans to communicate with them daily, to exchange information on children's care and experiences in her setting. The childminder intends to keep parents fully informed about their children's achievements and to work cooperatively to support the next steps in their learning. n The childminder describes how she reviews her practice regularly to identify areas for development. She keeps her early years knowledge up to date, such as through training and discussions with other childminders. n The childminder confidently explains how she will keep children safe from harm. She attends regular safeguarding training and has robust policies and procedures to support her practice. The childminder knows how to identify signs of child abuse. She understands who to contact to seek advice and how to report any safeguarding concerns to the relevant agencies.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn. She talks confidently about how she will monitor their development throughout all areas of the curriculum and support the next steps in their learning. The childminder describes how she will plan activities and experiences that motivate children and support their individual interests. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to be independent and to manage their own personal care. For instance, she will teach them to feed themselves, use the toilet and put on their coats independently. n The childminder understands how to promote children's physical health and well- being. She describes how she will support children to learn about healthy lifestyles, including how to care for their teeth. The childminder explains how she will work with parents to ensure children have healthy snacks and meals. She says that she will encourage children to be physically active, such as

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This provision meets requirements

through activities in her garden and outings to local parks. n The childminder explains clearly how she will encourage children's good behaviour. For instance, she will explain the rules and boundaries within her home and give children plenty of praise. The childminder will provide opportunities for children to broaden their interactions and develop social skills, such as by visiting playgroups.

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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 EY276717 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10308151 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 21 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday throughout most of the year. The childminder sometimes works with her husband, who is registered as her assistant.

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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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that she uses for childminding. She explained how she plans the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification and liability insurance certificate. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder, to help establish her safeguarding knowledge.

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Inspection activities

21 September 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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