Childminder in Enfield

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of the early years curriculum and has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She has a variety of resources and explains how she plans and sets up activities that will support children's learning and engage them. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to provide a safe and nurturing environment. She describes the importance of children forming secure attachments, how to settle children, comfort them and ensure interactions are high quality and promote learning. n The childminder has a clear vision for her curriculum and what she wants children to learn. She describes how she will plan for children's interests and provide exciting experiences that will help motivate them and support their development. n The childminder explains how she will track and monitor children's learning and development. She describes her induction process with parents and how she will

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find out what children know and can do when they start. She explains the importance of communication with parents and working together to ensure children make good progress. n The childminder explains how she will create a positive environment and how she will set clear boundaries so children are safe and happy. She talks about supporting and promoting positive behaviour and encouraging children to have 'kind hands' and demonstrate 'good listening'. n The childminder explains the importance of healthy lifestyles to support children's physical health. She describes how she will encourage healthy eating with a detailed menu plan, making home-cooked meals and a variety of snack choices. n The childminder explains how she plans to broaden the children's learning by taking them out as much as possible. She explains how she will provide a variety of experiences through visits in the local area, which particularly support

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children's physical development and social interactions. n The childminder is passionate about promoting a love of reading. She describes how she will read and provide story resources that support children to enjoy and listen to stories. She explains the importance of modelling new vocabulary and highlights ways to support children's communication skills. n The childminder works closely with parents and explains the importance of working in partnership. She talks about regular communication and finding out about the language they speak at home to support children who speak English as an additional language. n The childminder explains that she would like children to become independent and confident. She will encourage children to serve themselves, pour their own drinks and make choices. She demonstrates understanding of sensitive care routines and talks about children washing their hands and managing their own

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hygiene. n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining her professional

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10 January 2025 development and regularly updating her childcare knowledge and training. She is committed to this and describes how recent training would inform and improve her practice. n The childminder has good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder clearly describes the systems in place to risk assess her home and keep children safe.

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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 2675375 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10367281 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Ponders End in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates weekdays between 8am and 6pm all year, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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