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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are confident, happy and well settled in this welcoming and homely environment. The childminder has clear routines and boundaries in place, which children are familiar with. Children are busy straight away, exploring the well- organised areas. The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to have their own ideas and make choices about what they would like to do. She encourages children to select resources for their play. The childminder guides children by adding to their ideas to extend learning even further.

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The provision is good

Children have secure relationships and warm interactions with the childminder. They laugh and smile as they read books. Children go to the childminder for comfort or if they need help. The childminder encourages children to play together and enjoy lots of conversations. Children follow the childminder's instructions well and listen carefully to what they need to do. The childminder encourages children's growing independence. For example, children find their own plates and drinks at snack time and come to wash their hands.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to have positive attitudes towards their learning. She encourages children to try new things and have a go. Children are motivated to engage in activities. For instance, in the garden, they use a large watering can to water the plants and wash dolls in the water tray. Children ask for towels to dry their babies and put their nappies on. When they find this difficult, they demonstrate perseverance and do not give up.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children and what they can do very well. She follows children's interests and builds their confidence with encouragement and praise. Children make good progress from their starting points in development. The childminder thinks carefully about what she is going to plan for children next. n Children are confident communicators, and they acquire new words and vocabulary quickly. The childminder is a good role model and immerses children in language throughout the day. She asks children questions and gives them time to respond. The childminder repeats key vocabulary and phrases to children. n Children have lots of opportunities to explore freely. They demonstrate good attention and concentration. Children spend lots of time playing in the role-play kitchen, pretending to prepare food and using the oven and the kettle to make tea. The childminder supports children to share and take turns as they play

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need to do better?

together. n The childminder plans quality interactions with children to develop their attention and vocabulary. Children listen intently as the childminder uses a mystery feely

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need to do better?

31 October 2023 bag to introduce ideas to develop their oral hygiene. Children demonstrate curiosity and are excited to find out what is in the bag and brush soft toys' teeth. n The childminder develops children's fine motor skills. Children hold pens and pencils confidently and are keen to make marks, giving meanings to their drawings. Overall, children demonstrate good control and coordination as they use shape sorters and dress and undress dolls. However, the childminder does not plan as many experiences that encourage children to be active and practise their larger physical skills. n Parent partnerships are strong. Parents speak highly of the care that the childminder provides. The childminder supports children and families to form safe and secure attachments, which help children to settle in well. She keeps parents up to date throughout the day. The childminder gives parents detailed daily face-to-face feedback to ensure that they are well informed about their

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children's development and what they enjoy. n The childminder understands the importance of children following healthy lifestyles. She prepares varied, healthy and nutritious lunches around children's requirements. The childminder has embedded good hygiene routines. For instance, children wash their hands independently, drink plenty of water and talk about brushing their teeth. n The childminder has attended recent training to consistently extend her knowledge, practice and skills. She has attended training to develop the curriculum that she provides for children's communication and language. This has had a positive impact on the quality of the interactions and children's progress and development in speaking and listening.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a very secure knowledge of safeguarding. She attends regular training to make sure that she is up to date with the latest information to keep children safe from harm. The childminder makes notes on refresher training to remind herself of current safeguarding information, which she needs to be aware of. She knows who to refer to should she have any concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and garden to ensure that all areas are safe for children to access.

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should:

n provide and plan more opportunities for children to strengthen their muscles and build on their gross motor skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 135769 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10286066 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 1 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Enfield, Middlesex. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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