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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a welcoming environment that supports children to feel happy and safe. Children show that they feel settled and secure. They confidently interact with others and make independent choices about their play. Children benefit from a well-balanced curriculum, with opportunities to explore their own ideas and to learn from the childminder. They make good progress in all areas of learning and develop their creativity well. For example, children have fun making up their own imaginative songs about astronauts. They incorporate what they have learned about space and tap out a rhythm on a drum. Children are confident to sing their songs to others and smile with pride when the childminder praises them.

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The provision is good

Children respond positively to the childminder's high expectations. They behave well and develop good attitudes to learning. For example, children learn to persevere when things are difficult, because the childminder encourages them to have a go and praises them for trying. Children understand the rules and expectations for behaviour in the childminder's home, such as tidying away their toys after play. They follow the daily routines and begin to manage their personal care, such as washing their hands and using the toilet independently. Children are polite and use good manners, they behave well and enjoy being helpful.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear idea of what she wants children to learn. She provides a good range of resources and activities, which interest children and support their progress. For example, the childminder regularly provides play dough activities for children. She knows that this helps them to develop strength and movement in their hands, in readiness for learning to write. The childminder plays alongside the children, supporting them to develop their imaginations and to understand concepts, such as shapes and sizes. n The childminder understands that children need good communication skills to support all areas of their learning. She reads and sings with them daily, to help them develop their speaking and listening. However, she could strengthen this area of her teaching even further, such as by commentating on children's play, to introduce them to an even wider range of words. n Children thoroughly enjoy their learning and concentrate on activities and games

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need to do better?

for long periods of time. For instance, children are completely focused as they build a tall tower, by stacking wooden blocks. They thoughtfully consider where each block should go and take care to balance them precisely. Children are delighted when they manage to balance all of the blocks. They enjoy practising this new skill until they are fully confident. n The childminder helps children to feel welcomed and valued in her home. For example, she ensures that she helps to celebrate the important events in their

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need to do better?

13 October 2023 lives, such as birthdays and Christmas. The childminder also takes children on outings, such as to local shops, parks and playgroups, to help them learn about their community first hand. However, she could do more to teach them about people and communities outside of their own experiences. n Children learn that being healthy and active is fun with the childminder. For instance, they help her to grow fruit and vegetables in her garden, which encourages them to taste a variety of fruit and vegetables. Children play outdoors in the childminder's garden and on visits to local parks. They enjoy a range of exercise and activities, such as running, climbing and digging in sand. This helps them to develop their physical strength and coordination. n The childminder has worked hard to improve her provision since her last inspection. She has sought advice from her local authority childminding advisor

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need to do better?

to develop her teaching and has undertaken additional training. The childminder describes how this has helped her to develop new strategies to support children's behaviour. n Parents give positive feedback on the childminder's provision. They are happy with her service and the experiences she provides for their children. Parents praise the childminder's genuine care for their children's well-being. They value the information she provides about their children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about her safeguarding responsibilities. She attends regular training, to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of the signs that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. She ensures that her home is safe and has robust procedures in place to deal with issues, such as accidents.

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should:

n develop further the support for children's language and communication skills, such as by introducing new vocabulary as they play n improve the opportunities for children to learn about people and communities outside of their own experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428698 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10277934 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 4 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Lower Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates her provision from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she ensures they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector asked the childminder about her early years curriculum and observed her interactions with the children, to evaluate the quality of the care and education provided. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of her documentation on request. This includes written feedback from parents about the childminder's service.

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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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