Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/06/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable 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

 The childminder provides access to a wide range of resources both in the home and through local outings to support children's learning in all areas of their development.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She describes what is going on in the environment, which enables very young children to link actions with words.  Partnership with parents is good; they are kept informed through the detailed daily diary as to what their child does. In addition, the childminder works well in partnership with each individual parent to meet the needs of their child effectively.  The childminder provides a wide range of exciting play opportunities for young children to support their individual developmental needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are fewer opportunities for children to engage in activities to help them support their understanding of different emotions and noticing how their friends are feeling.

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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 observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled documentation.  The inspector gained the views of parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and adult daughter, who is the assistant, in a house in Edgware, in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. Children have use of a downstairs toilet and a garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age range.

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

 enhance children's understanding of different emotions to help them notice how others are feeling.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She uses her previous childcare experience well and adapts this to working in her childminding setting. She observes children on a regular basis and this enables her to find out about their interests and abilities. She uses this information effectively to assess children's progress and to plan well-organised activities that support the different areas of learning. The childminder complements the activities she provides for children in the home with a variety of interesting outings.

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who attend

The childminder positively supports children's communication skills. She models language well by consistently talking to the children about what they are doing. This helps them to link actions with words, enabling them to learn the meaning of the words. In addition, children enjoy going to 'rhyme time' at the local library where they follow simple actions to familiar songs. Children have plenty of opportunity to develop their physical skills; they enjoy soft play at the farm, they climb the slide and steer cars. They are also developing their hand eye coordination during water play as they pour the water from one container to another and they dig in the soil using a spade.

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who attend

Children are enthusiastic and keen to learn. They are motivated and explore their surroundings with confidence. They can easily access the toys and equipment, which the childminder organises to enable children to make their own choice or add to their play. Children have great fun in the water tray where they look for the plastic fish. They tip and pour water from one hand to another and they splash the water using their hands as they laugh with their friends. Children make good progress to enable them to prepare for their next stages of learning.

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who attend

The childminder works very effectively with parents. She finds out about children's starting points and provides a progress review after the first twelve weeks. The childminder uses photographic evidence to support the regular observations she undertakes, which enables parents to share in the activities children enjoy. In addition, a daily diary provides information for parents, such as what their child has eaten; their sleep and toileting time and enables them to make comments or requests. Parents read and sign the policies and procedures and the required consent forms enabling them to be aware of the childminder's practices. Legal documentation is displayed in the entrance hall for parents to see. The childminder consults well with parents, for example, by amending the planned menu to meet the individual needs of children.

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

The childminder promotes children's health effectively; they have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. They enjoy riding bikes, playing in the sand and water tray and exploring in the soft play area. These activities support and promote their physical development well. A healthy menu enables children to have a balanced and varied diet and the childminder encourages them to drink water throughout the day, which keeps them refreshed. During play, the childminder talks to children about the different foods they eat, such as apples for their breakfast, to promote their understanding of healthy eating. There are effective hygiene procedures in place, for example, the childminder disposes of nappies effectively and washes her hands after children are changed.

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

Children feel very safe and secure which is due to the positive relationships they have with the childminder. Children are learning to keep themselves safe. They become familiar with the procedures for putting on the safety harness when sitting at the table on their booster and high chair. The childminder demonstrates to children how to safely get on and off the sit and ride car, enabling them to gain confidence in doing it themselves. Children take part in fire drills, which help them to become familiar with the procedures should there be an emergency.

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

The childminder is a positive role model; she listens to children and promotes good manners. She praises children readily, for example, 'good listening' and they respond with a smile. Children are learning to value their environment and the resources as they tidy away the toys when they have finished playing. Children are learning to share and take turns with their friends through the planned activities and daily routines. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to learn about different emotions, such as what makes their friends feel happy or sad.

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

A stimulating well-resourced environment is available for children to explore. The toys and resources are well organised. Outdoors, large umbrellas provide shade from the sun and water play enables children to cool down in the warmer weather. The childminder makes good use of the outdoor space to provide a variety of activities, which she sets out attractively to invite children to take part. There are effective systems in place for young children to make choices as to what they want to play with. For example, the storage boxes have photo labels so children can see what is available.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard and protect children in her care. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures to follow in the event of concerns about a child.

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provision

Effective procedures are in place to keep children safe including risk assessments. They include the areas used by the children and the outings the children take part in. For example, large plant pots placed along the low-level garden wall prevent children from moving from one level of the garden to another unsupervised. The childminder supervises children well in all areas of the home and effective systems are in place for when children go on outings.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practices and has identified areas for further development. She is motivated and eager to improve the quality of the service she provides. She has attended a workshop on outdoor play and implemented some of the ideas gained; for example, she uses old tyres to provide an area for presenting and exploring different resources, such as smooth stones and dinosaurs. The childminder also uses more experienced childminders as a resource and adapts ideas they have that work well, such as emergency key rings. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the learning and development requirements. She implements an effective system to assess children's progress and plan for their future learning.

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provision

The childminder effectively promotes equality and diversity. She takes children to a wide range of off site activities, which enable them to have a variety of experiences, such as travelling on a bus and a train. They attend local toddler groups to mix with a variety of children from the local area and to have access to a wider range of resources. Children take part in art and craft activities that help them learn about different cultures, such as the glitter snake they make for 'Chinese New Year'. There are positive images in the toys and resources children have access to and their individual needs are met through the effective partnership with parents. The childminder gains detailed information in the form of the 'settling in story', which helps her identify how she can support each individual family.

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provision

The childminder is aware of the need to work in partnership with other professionals for individual children in order to provide continuity of 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 EY453256 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 892910 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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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

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