Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/06/2013 14/01/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 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 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are provided with a variety of activities both in the home and in the local community, to enable them to have access to a wider range of resources.  There is a positive relationship between the childminder and the children she cares for, which enables them to feel safe and secure.  Children enjoy the freedom of choosing to move between both indoors and the outdoor area.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not developed effective systems for using the information about the children to consistently plan for their progress.  There are fewer opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world within the outdoor area.  The process of self evaluation is not reviewed and updated and as a result, this does not enable the childminder to pinpoint specific areas for further development.

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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 talked to the childminder about her practices.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in April 1996. She lives with her two adult children in Mill Hill, London. The whole of the home is registered for childminding but the ground floor is used for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently six children attending on a part-time basis of those four are within the early years age range. The childminder is part of the local childminding quality assurance network.

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must:

 develop the use of planning and assessment to show the next steps for children's learning and the progress which children are making from their starting points

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must:

 review and update the system in place for self evaluation, inviting both parents and children to actively share their views, to pinpoint future areas for development.

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

 further develop the outdoor area to support children's learning to enable them to explore the natural world.

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who attend

The childminder has a satisfactory knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She has begun to use the process of observation and planning to enhance children's learning experiences; taking into account their interests and routines. Scrapbooks show photos of children taking part in different activities to enable parents to share their experiences. However, she has yet to implement an effective system to assess children's progress and plan for their future learning. This prevents the childminder from monitoring the progress children are making and identifying if they need further support in their development.

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who attend

The childminder suitably supports children's communication skills. She engages in positive conversation with the children during activities. The childminder speaks to the children using a pretend mobile phone; they have a conversation about what they are going to do today. They enjoy listening to familiar stories and the childminder encourages the children to look for objects in the story to enable them to take more of an active role.

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who attend

Children enjoy mark making, which they describe as 'their name' and talk to the childminder about what they are drawing. Children enjoy using their imagination as they make birthday cakes in the sandpit and sing happy birthday. They dress up as a superhero and pretend to fly across the floor, using netting to make a spiders web. The childminder supports children's physical development well. They take part in dancing activities where they use musical instruments, ribbons and hoops. They enjoy the opportunity to move from indoors to outdoors during their free play and having their lunch in the garden. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore the natural world in the garden, which inhibits their understanding of the world. Overall children make satisfactory progress to enable them to move to their next stages of learning.

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

Children settle well and form a positive bond with the childminder. They confidently make choices about what they would like to play with and enjoy the company of the other children. The childminder knows the children well and as a result is aware of their likes and dislikes. Children are gaining awareness of how to keep safe, through the activities provided and the daily routine. For example, they talk about using a tea towel to lift the cooking pot which is hot, in the pretend kitchen.

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

Children are learning to have a healthy lifestyle. They have regular opportunities to take part in activities that promote their physical development. They climb and jump around in the soft play area and enjoy kicking and throwing the ball in the garden. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks that meet their dietary requirements which help them learn about eating healthy options.

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

Children behave well and they are learning to understand simple boundaries. For example, they are reminded to remain seated while they finish their lunch. They are reminded to share and take turns, with the tools in the sand pit. Children are praised by the childminder, for example when they attempt to write their name during a mark making activity which boosts their confidence and self esteem.

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

The books and resources are sufficiently organsied, which enables children to make choices about what they like to play with. The childminder uses both home based activities and those in the local community to support children's learning. They enjoy going to toddler group, meeting with other childminder's who care for children of a similar age and going to the local park, which enables them to access a wider range of resources.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She has suitable procedures in place for safeguarding children. For example, she keeps a record of visitors to the premises and keeps children's records and digital images securely locked away. Risk assessments are satisfactory. For example, children sit in suitable car seats when they are taken out in the car and consent from this is obtained. In addition, the childminder has received guidance from the fire officer who have fitted smoke alarms and about evacuation procedures. There are suitable procedures in place for dealing with accidents and the childminder has an up to date first aid certificate, which contributes to protecting children's wellbeing.

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provision

The childminder has not used the process of self evaluation to review her practices in line with currently legislation. In addition, she has not recently obtained the parents views on her service. Consequently, there are areas for future development, which the childminder has not identified. This does support and promote continuous improvement drive future improvement to secure effective outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder works sufficiently with other professionals, such as the teachers at the school where children attend. She uses the information to adapt some of her ideas to complement what children are doing at school. For example, story sacks are sent home for children to use and the childminder encourages children to find resources which will help support the stories they choose to read. The childminder also liaises with the parents 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 147074 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 919573 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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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