Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough understanding of her duty to protect and safeguard children. She demonstrates a sound and detailed knowledge of the signs of child abuse and how to refer any concerns quickly and effectively. The childminder maintains a safe, clean and stimulating environment for children to play, rest and learn in. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She knows how to use her observations of children to assess what they know and can do. The childminder describes how she will provide an ambitious curriculum, to help children make progress in the seven areas of learning. n The childminder details how she will nurture children's confidence and independence. She is clear about how to involve children in their own personal care, such as feeding themselves and washing their own hands. The childminder explains how she will encourage children to lead their own play. For instance,

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she organises the toys and resources to allow children to make their own choices. n The childminder discusses how she will establish positive relationships with parents. She expresses how she will help parents to feel welcome in her home and encourage their involvement in their children's learning. The childminder explains how this will enable her to provide consistent experiences for children, to support their learning and well-being. n The childminder explains how she will strive to ensure that her setting is inclusive. She describes how she will adapt her practice to meet the needs of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder talks about her high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, she expects children to be kind and helpful to others. The childminder explains how she will create a safe and welcoming environment, where all

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children feel confident and secure. n The childminder describes how she will ignite children's interest in the world around them. For instance, she will teach them about the importance of recycling and being kind to animals. The childminder intends to explore a range of festivals and cultural traditions with children, to help them learn about different people and communities.

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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 EY231291 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10308122 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 5 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder offers her service Monday to Thursday, before and after school during term times only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This is the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises used for childminding and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder explained her curriculum and how she will support children's learning. n The inspector discussed the leadership and management of the setting with the childminder and looked at a sample of her documents.

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Inspection activities

13 October 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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13 October 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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