Childminder 146987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/03/2013 28/02/2011

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are settled and secure in the childminders welcoming home.  The childminder offers kind considerate care to the children.  Children enjoy play activities that are planned to meet their individual needs.  The childminder's home is safe and well organised allowing children freedom to explore and investigate the toys and books.  The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems for self evaluation are not fully embedded in practice.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector completed observations of the children during the inspection.  The inspector discussed and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at documentation the childminder uses to support her work.  The inspector discussed the process of self evaluation with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed at appropriate times the systems the childminder uses to observe and record the children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives with her husband, and two adult sons in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and is also a member of Barnet's Quality Assurance childminding network scheme. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register; and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is one child in the early years age group on roll.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve self-evaluation procedures by raising clearer targets for ongoing improvement and prioritising how and when these will be achieved.

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who attend

Children benefit from the caring and affectionate interaction they share with the childminder. The childminder uses her good understanding of how children learn and develop to plan and provide a stimulating range of activities that children enjoy. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. In addition, they are acquiring a good range of skills that will help them in the next stages of their learning. For example, the childminder provides a constant commentary as they children play encouraging children to repeat familiar names and actions. Children are developing confidence, particularly as they move independently and realise their vocalisation produces positive responses.

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who attend

Children play in a well-organised space in the childminder's home, which encourages their physical skills, developing independent movement and mobility. They have great fun as they crawl around and pull themselves up on low-level resources and furniture. The childminder uses toys and resources to help the children to walk and explore the home.

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who attend

The childminder plans fun and challenging play activities that the children enjoy. The childminder attracts children's attention by calling their name and singing songs. The children laugh when the childminder sings a familiar song and tickles the children as the song ends. The childminder very successfully supports young children, providing reassurance by kneeling on the floor close behind them, helping them stand at a child height table to investigate toys and books.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are forming close bonds with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. They smile, and hold their arms out to her and show an increasing confidence in her home as they explore space and enjoy new experiences. Children are positively engaged in their play, smiling as they press buttons to make music play. They have great fun looking at books lifting flaps and feeling the textures of pictures. They make their feelings known by vocalising loudly, for example, when they can see their snack being prepared, indicating that they are hungry. The childminder follows individual home routines, providing consistency and familiarity. This results in children settling quickly and comfortably for their morning sleep and enjoying their meals and snacks. In addition, the childminder closely observes the children when they start with her. This means she has an understanding of their development and capabilities, which supports

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

her to plan for individual children. Children are becoming aware of their own health and hygiene through many aspects of the daily routine. For example, the childminder talks about meal times and nappy changes as they happen. This helps children anticipate food routines with interest, and recognise parts of their care routines that make them feel comfortable and happy. Children show a developing confidence in feeding themselves using finger foods and holding their own cup and bottle. A healthy lifestyle is further developed as children enjoy regular outings in the local area. They visit the park where they climb and swing on large play equipment. The children have a wonderful time feeding ducks and playing on a sleigh in the snow.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities relating to safeguarding and child protection issues. She is aware of the procedures to follow if concerns arise regarding children's welfare or an allegation is made against her or a family member. The childminder supervises children closely, according to their age and stage of development. She uses risk assessments appropriately to monitor safety in her home and on outings. The childminder is aware of her responsibilities in meeting requirements. The childminder has not fully embedded the systems to evaluate the service she offers, to provide a clear picture of the provision and set clear targets for improvement. The childminder observes, records and monitors children's progress effectively. These records reflect the childminder's good understanding of where children are in their development and how to support their progress. For example, she has recorded progress in children's physical skills

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provision

and increasing mobility, clearly identifying how she can support this progress further. The childminder knows about the newly required progress check for two year olds. She uses her knowledge and records of children's development to contribute to these as and when they occur. The childminder has developed good partnerships with children and their parents. Daily feedback and sharing photographs with the parents means that they feel included in their child's day. This results in children feeling happy and enjoying their time in her care.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 146987 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 814109 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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