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

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. This supports children's emotional development as well as their feeling of safety. They happily leave their parents, ready to start the day. The childminder has established strong routines for the day and children respond well to them. She sings songs to help with transitions, including a 'tidy-up' song that supports children's understanding of routines. Children behave well and enjoy exploring the well-resourced learning environment. They become engrossed in play as they explore the possibilities of mud, water and leaves in the garden.

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The provision is good

Children listen attentively to stories. They ask for more books and are thoroughly engaged. The childminder offers a language-rich environment and introduces and explains new words, such as cactus and crescent. Children have a go at copying the new words, increasing their communication and language skills as well as their understanding.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of learning opportunities that are skilfully planned by the childminder. The childminder uses positive strategies to teach children to share and take turns throughout the day. She knows what children need to learn next. The childminder works closely with parents to support their child's progress and share ideas for home learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious for children and clear about the curriculum she provides. She has attended training to help her advance her knowledge and skills. Her reflective practice means that she plans activities and experiences that support the learning of individual children. The childminder knows the children really well, and all children make good progress from their starting points. n The interactions between the children and the childminder are warm and reciprocal. She uses appropriate language to ask questions, share ideas and comment on their learning. She communicates well with the children and enthusiastically responds to their comments. However, the childminder does not always give children enough space in conversation to respond to her questions. This means that sometimes children do not have time to develop their thinking skills and understanding. n The childminder promotes children's independence. They have a go at putting

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on their shoes and some children are experts at putting their coats on independently. Children are praised for learning new skills, and this increases motivation. Behaviour is very good and children follow instructions well. For instance, children wash their hands, sit for snack time and help at tidy-up time. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their social skills.

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26 March 2025 For example, she teaches children how to take turns and share resources during play. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She encourages children to notice and point to shapes and to name colours they see as part of their play. For example, children identified a diamond shape and the childminder linked this to the song 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'. This helps children to develop their confidence to use mathematical language and supports them to make links to prior knowledge. n Children learn about the world around them. They are excited to explore the mud kitchen, mixing mud, water, flowers and leaves. They use big spoons to scoop water into the mud and delight in the way it sloshes over the side of the bowl. Some children need encouragement to touch the water and mud. However, after the childminder models the play, they are keen to have a go. Physical skills are further supported by offering opportunities to scoop dry sand

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with large shells, which elicits talk of being on a beach from the children. n Celebrations and trips out offer children a broad view of the world. Children have visited the riding school to see horses, the garden centre and also the library. The childminder helps children to learn about cultural celebrations and festivals, which supports children's understanding of their diverse community. n Parents speak highly of the care and support the childminder provides. They appreciate her flexibility and support for home learning, such as healthy eating ideas. Parents comment on how happy and settled their children are and have noticed progress in their learning, particularly around the development of language skills. Communication is good and they are kept well informed of their child's progress.

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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 needs first.

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should:

n ensure children are given enough time to process the questions asked of them, giving them an opportunity to make links in their learning and respond to questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472803 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10375888 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Enfield. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector viewed the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the provision. n Children spoke to the inspector and showed her what they enjoyed playing with. n The inspector spoke to parents and took their views into account. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.

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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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26 March 2025 26 March 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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