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

Children build warm bonds with the childminder. They feel safe and secure in the welcoming environment that the childminder creates. The childminder spends time getting to know children and their families during the settling-in process. She gathers important information from parents and carers when their children first begin attending. Children settle quickly. The childminder provides an ambitious and well-designed curriculum that caters to children's needs and interests. She implements a variety of activities that help children to develop new knowledge and skills. Children make good progress across all areas of learning. They are well prepared for the next stages of their learning. Children confidently lead their own learning and make independent choices about their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to explore and experiment. Children enjoy splashing in water outside, transferring water from smaller to larger containers. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They benefit greatly from outings to places of interest as part of the childminder's curriculum. For example, they visit the local park, the library and the community garden. The childminder uses these outings to help children to develop their understanding of the world and instil in them a sense of belonging in their community. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She provides consistent praise for children's successes, which encourages them to persevere when things are hard to do. This supports children to have a 'can-do' attitude and develop self-confidence.

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n The childminder knows children well. She plans exciting activities based on children's interests and what skills they need to develop next. The childminder continually monitors the progress that children make. This means she is able to identify any gaps in their development at the earliest opportunity. As a result, all children make good progress from their starting points in development. n The childminder is dedicated to enabling children who speak English as an additional language to communicate effectively. For instance, she uses keywords in their home languages and picture cards to help them to understand the words being spoken. This allows all children opportunities to practise and build their communication skills. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills spontaneously. She makes the most of children's play and everyday routines. For example, the childminder encourages and models counting as children scoop rice into a pot.

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She encourages children to recognise shapes as they colour in butterfly wings. n Children's literacy skills are appropriate for their age of development. The childminder encourages children to make marks for purpose. They read stories together regularly to support a developing love of reading.

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8 May 2025 n Children benefit greatly from outdoor activities that encourage exploration. In the garden, the childminder provides numerous opportunities for children to enhance their physical skills. Children develop their large muscle skills, such as by using a climbing frame and ride-on toys. Additionally, they refine their fine motor skills by engaging in activities available outside, such as drawing and using tools in a tray of rice. n Children learn about how to manage their emotions in an age-appropriate way. The childminder has a good understanding of the strategies she can use to support children to learn how to recognise and name how they are feeling. However, she does not consistently implement these and, instead, occasionally negotiates or provides additional resources to avoid children becoming frustrated or upset. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and treats children

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with kindness and respect. Children form positive relationships with their peers and play happily in each other's company. They show kindness and compassion towards each other. n The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy living. She actively promotes oral hygiene. For example, children brush their teeth after lunch. The childminder provides children with activities where they can practise brushing teeth. They discuss visiting the dentist and children learn new vocabulary, such as 'cavity'. Children enjoy these activities and engage in imaginative play. n Parents speak warmly of the childminder. They appreciate the consistent communication, helping their engagement in their children's educational progress and development. Parents comment on the wide range of activities that the childminder provides and the progress that their children make after joining the setting. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and provision. She attends

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webinars and has developed strong partnerships with other professionals. The childminder is passionate about improving her knowledge to enable her to provide the best opportunities possible for the children in her care.

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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 strengthen the use of strategies that support children to recognise and talk about their emotions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438475 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10376319 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 24 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Haringey. The childminder works with assistants. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

8 May 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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