Childminder in Enfield

Inspection date: 15 January 2025 - 31 January 2025

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. Her warm and engaging nature supports all children to feel safe and secure. Children show high levels of concentration and enjoyment as the childminder engages with them in their play. For example, children are excited to share their play dough creations with their childminder and she consistently responds to their ideas, ensuring that children feel heard and valued.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care very well and can discuss their individual needs and next steps of development. This enables her to implement teaching during play experiences that link to what children need to learn next. For example, she uses the play dough to explore language associated with shape and measure. Children listen to their childminder and then use this language independently, demonstrating their learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has clear and consistent expectations of children's behaviour and is quick to praise positive choices. Children's behaviour is excellent. They listen carefully to their childminder and are quick to follow her instructions. For instance, they are keen to help their childminder to tidy up. The childminder models and expects good manners from the children, and as such, they remember to say 'please' and 'thank you' throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed the weaknesses found at her previous inspection. She has attended training and sought support from other professionals to ensure she fully understands what constitutes an allegation and the appropriate procedures for managing these. She now has secure safeguarding policies and procedures in place to keep children safe. n The childminder engages warmly with children, listening and responding to everything they say. This teaches children that their voices have value. The childminder follows children's interests to model language and promote discussion. Children become excellent communicators over time, including very young children. They demonstrate an understanding of instructions and respond appropriately to simple questions. n The childminder enables children to make choices throughout the day. Children are confident to express their needs and wants and the childminder

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need to do better?

accommodates these. For example, she is quick to respond when children share that they would like to draw. However, most resources are not readily available. This limits opportunities for children to enhance or change their play more independently. n The childminder supports children to develop independence in preparation for

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15 January 2025 school, such as peeling their own fruit. However, there are occasions where she can be too quick to do things for children. For instance, when children are unsure how to use play dough tools, the childminder does this for them. This means children, sometimes, rely on adults rather than being encouraged to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder has strong bonds with other childminders in the local area. They regularly attend playgroups, visit the library, or play in the park together. These experiences support children to develop confidence in different social situations and to learn essential skills, such as sharing and building relationships with others. The childminder also explains how these outings enable her to teach the children about the world around them, including keeping themselves safe outside. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles by providing

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healthy snacks and home-cooked vegan meals. She describes the importance of limiting screen time in favour of more active learning activities and being outside in the fresh air. For example, she takes children into the garden to feed the birds and squirrels. She provides lots of opportunities for physically active play and models and supports children to develop good hygiene practices. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents. She shares photographs of children's activities and communicates about their learning and development. Parents comment that the childminder is open, honest, and reliable and that they trust her implicitly with their children.

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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 consider how to make resources more visible and accessible to give children more independent choice over their play and learning n encourage children to solve their own problems and provide more opportunities for problem-solving activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 160033 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10372924 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 5 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors Michaela Hipwell Nicola Baker

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Inspection activities

n The inspection started on 15 January 2025. Inspectors gathered additional evidence on 31 January 2025 in line with Ofsted inspections and visits: Deferring, pausing and gathering additional evidence policy. n The childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2025 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

15 January 2025 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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