Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and describes how she carries out regular risk assessments to ensure her premises are safe for children. She knows how to correctly identify children who may be at risk of neglect and abuse. She successfully explains the correct procedures to take to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to her professional development. She explains how she keeps her knowledge current and engages in regular educational webinars. The childminder makes use of her links with the local authority and is knowledgeable about how to use external agencies to ensure that she is able to provide an inclusive service. n The childminder explains what she intends children to learn and how she will plan a curriculum to build on what they know and can do. She explains how she will provide support for children of differing ages and abilities using their starting

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points and interests. The childminder explains how she will identify gaps in children's learning and development and the importance of sharing information with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of managing children's behaviour. She confidently describes a range of positive behaviour management strategies. She talks about how she will help children of different ages to manage their own feelings and behaviour. She shares her passion for helping children to develop good manners and social skills, in particular around mealtimes. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children have access to fresh air and opportunities for exercise. She plans to provide a range of activities to promote physical health in her garden area, as well as opportunities for daily visits to local parks and gardens. She plans to offer children healthy food choices at snack time to promote the importance of healthy eating. The childminder

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describes how she will teach children to understand where their food comes from by growing a range of fruits and vegetables in her garden.

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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 EY542908 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10367994 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates flexible hours from Monday to Thursday, all year round, apart from family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she support children's learning and how this will impact on children's overall development and assessments for children. n Documentation was viewed by the inspector. For example, her paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable.

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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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