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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Enfield

Inspected 23 May 2025 · published 24 Jun 2025 · URN EY232373

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  • Inspection date verified

    23 May 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Rubina Nijabat

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY232373

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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536
longer than usual (typical 401)
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Flesch 41, typical 46
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19 words
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What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is not fully aware of the importance of providing an ambitious and purposeful curriculum that helps children to gain knowledge in all seven areas of learning. n The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of how to monitor and assess children's learning and progress. Furthermore, she is unaware of the requirement to complete the statutory progress check of children's development when they are aged between two and three years. n The childminder recognises that building strong partnerships and with parents and carers is essential to children's learning and development. She explains how she will keep in regular contact with parents through daily updates to discuss each child's care needs. The childminder describes by fostering a supportive environment for children, she will establish trust with children and their parents.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder shows a strong understanding of safeguarding children. She is familiar with the procedures for reporting any concerns related to the safety of the children in her care. The childminder has an awareness of various safeguarding issues. She knows the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. n The childminder understands how to carry out risk assessments and remove hazards when needed. For instance, she has securely covered the fish pond in the garden. Additionally, the childminder understands the information that must be reported to Ofsted. n The childminder explains how she will enhance children's understanding of healthy lifestyles by emphasising the importance of providing nutritious meals. She explains she will also ensure that children have regular opportunities for outdoor physical activity in fresh air. n The childminder has not made use of available professional development

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This provision does not meet requirements

opportunities. She is unable to show how she will address the learning and development needs of children in the early years age range. Furthermore, the childminder has not recognised all the areas where her practice could improve. n The childminder describes how she will promotes positive behaviour in children and address any unwanted behaviour in appropriate ways. For example, she explains that she will establish simple rules to encourage children to use kind words, practise respect and learn to share.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve understanding of how to design and implement a curriculum that provides experiences for children to support their development across all areas of learning. 25/07/2025

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of how to monitor and assess children's learning and development, including completing the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years 25/07/2025

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Due date

engage in professional development opportunities that focus on improving knowledge and skills of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. 25/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY232373 Local authority Enfield Inspection number 10388816 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 31 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives near Edmonton, in the London Borough of Enfield. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector viewed required documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and insurance certificates. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when childminding. n The inspector viewed the range of resources and toys that will be available to children.

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Inspection activities

23 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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Inspection activities

23 May 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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