Childminder in Barnet

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Unique reference number EY364282 Inspection date 22/09/2008 Inspector Pauline Nazarkardeh

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2007. She lives with her husband, two children, aged 10 and 13 years, and her elderly aunt. They live in Mill Hill in the London borough of Barnet. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. Access to the provision is via two steps up to the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children under five years. The childminder is also registered on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local toddler groups and regularly visits local parks. The family have no pets.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has an extensive knowledge of each child's individual needs and provides an inclusive and welcoming service. Children have access to an excellent range of planned play opportunities, which ensures that all aspects of their welfare and learning are met successfully. Children are safe, well settled and their learning and development are impressive. The childminder is very aware of the strengths of the service she provides; the highly effective system of evaluation ensures that her exemplary practice continues. Excellent links are in place with parents and other agencies.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 develop the planning for play in the outdoor area.

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provision

The leadership and management of the childminding service is effective and as a result children make excellent progress in their learning and personal development. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and as a result she is able to deliver an exciting and varied curriculum for the children.

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provision

Children are safeguarded and clear policies, procedures and records, which are made available to parents, support the excellent care provided. All adults in the household are vetted and the childminder ensures that children are well supervised This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 at all times.

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provision

The childminder is successfully in her evaluation of her practice. She uses the views of the children, parents and independent observers in order to make continuous improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children make excellent progress in all areas of learning. The childminder has organised her home so that children can have access to a wide range of exciting activities which are adapted depending on the needs of the children present. Defined areas have been created in the lounge which make the area interesting to children. The hallway is used for children to hang up their coats, take off their shoes and self-register. They find their names, assisted by photographs. There are daily opportunities for a walk outdoors in the fresh air and trips further afield are planned on a regular basis. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are really interested and involved in their play. They particularly enjoy making musical instruments with the help of the childminder. During this time children learn to use scissors, make choices of materials and develop their communication skills.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has built a close, loving relationship with the minded children. As a result, they are settled and confident in her care. She eagerly responds to requests, for example, when a child wants to get dressed up, the childminder talks about the kind of things they could create and takes the child to be transformed. They return with the child delighted with her outfit, showing it off and looking at herself in the mirror, which has been carefully positioned for her height.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children with English as an additional language are helped to settle and feel secure by the childminder, who learns words and phrases and then communicates with them in their home language. Parents are fully informed about their children’s learning and development via daily diaries, development records and daily discussions. Parents are consulted about their children’s needs and interests when their children first start with the childminder and at regular intervals thereafter. The childminder has begun to make successful links with the local nursery in order to coordinate the future plans for the children.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder regularly carries out risk assessments on the premises, toys and equipment and has an excellent understanding of procedures to safeguard children. Even very young children have a good understanding of safety and are able to show what they should do in the case of a fire, as they have practised drills with the childminder. She ensures that all children are encouraged to learn about staying safe, which includes the spread of infection, road safety and stranger danger.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder keeps a records of all snacks and meals provided to children. Food is home-made and includes fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder goes to extraordinary lengths in order to meet individual dietary needs and preferences of the children in her care. She has introduced dairy free menus, taken the children fruit picking to encourage a healthy diet and has worked closely with parents to create recipe cards for use at the childminder's or in the child's own home. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? Outstanding The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement. Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? Outstanding

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How well are children safeguarded? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? Outstanding How well are children helped to be healthy? Outstanding How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? Outstanding How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being? Outstanding

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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