Georgiou-Francis, Christina

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

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment where children demonstrate they feel happy and enjoy being with her and her assistant. Children have developed trusting and affectionate relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder has an ambitious curriculum that reflects the individual needs and interests of the children in her care. For example, when children show an interest in insects and magnifying glasses, the childminder and her assistant encourage them to use the magnifying glasses to explore the soil closely. Children of different ages play eagerly together for a considerable time, completely absorbed in looking for worms and insects. They display good concentration throughout the activity.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant instil positive values and teach children to use good manners. Children behave extremely well and demonstrate good social skills. For instance, older children show care and concern for friends and younger children. They help one another by sharing toys and waiting their turn as they play. Children work cooperatively and think creatively as they use tracks to build winding roads for small vehicles. Children also learn about diversity and differences beyond their own family. The childminder provides resources that help children to develop a good understanding of different faiths and cultures. For example, they share stories, songs and food in celebration of special days throughout the year. Children are motivated learners, confident and capable.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is experienced and has a comprehensive understanding of children's specific needs and interests. She carefully observes and tracks the progress of each child, which enables her to plan effectively for their next stage of development. The childminder provides a diverse range of activities that cater to the children's interests and promote their learning in all areas of the curriculum. This approach helps all children, including those in receipt of additional funding, to make substantial progress from their starting points. n Overall, children's communication skills are developed effectively. During playtime and exploration, there are plenty of discussions and open-ended questions that encourage children to communicate. However, there are instances when the childminder does not allow children enough time to think and respond to her questions. Additionally, she sometimes answers questions for children,

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need to do better?

which can hinder their ability to develop their communication skills further. n The childminder encourages children's love of reading. She has a good collection of age-appropriate books that reflect diversity and inclusion. During the day, she takes the time to read to the children and provides them with effective support in learning about significant life skills, such as being compassionate friends and

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28 March 2024 understanding diverse emotions. This not only fosters good behaviour and social skills in children but also prepares them well for their future education. n Children display high levels of curiosity when they engage in creating sandcastles. As they add water to dry sand, they delve into comparisons and predictions and explore what might happen next. During this exploration, the childminder plays a pivotal role in extending children's mathematical development. She models counting and engages in discussions about weights and measures. n The childminder and her assistant encourage the children to become self- sufficient. For instance, older children put on their own outdoor clothing, set up their games and use the toilet independently. Children are taught how to use cutlery safely and correctly to prepare their snacks, and younger children are encouraged to feed themselves. Children are provided with healthy snacks and

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freshly prepared meals. They enjoy regular fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and on planned outings. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's progress and learning needs. She provides advice on how to support their child's learning at home. However, partnerships with other settings that children attend are not fully developed in order to share children's learning and ensure consistency. n The childminder is committed to her profession. She enhances her own knowledge and understanding, as well as that of her assistants, regarding how young children learn and develop. Additionally, the childminder arranges supervision sessions for her assistants and monitors their practice. This helps to ensure that every child under their care receives good-quality support and opportunities for learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n improve the quality of interactions to give children more time to respond, to extend their thinking and learning even further n establish partnerships and exchange important information with other providers who share the care of the children, to secure continuity in their experiences and learning between the settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485290 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10316985 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 18 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She works in Enfield Town, in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. She works with assistants. The childminder holds a childcare 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to the childminder's assistants at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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