Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/06/2014 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 effectively uses her observations to assess and plan for children's next steps in learning. As a result, children are engaged, interested and preserve in their chosen tasks.  The childminder organises the premises, furniture, equipment and resources well, creating a safe, bright and child-friendly environment. This contributes to enhancing children's independence and self-help skills.  The childminder has strong links and communicates effectively with parents and other settings that the children attend. This enables parents to be fully involved in their children's care, learning and development.  Children form strong bonds and secure emotional attachments with the childminder, helping them gain a sense of confidence and belonging. The childminder is kind and caring and children respond by hugging her, showing that they feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always create opportunities for children to engage in energetic play and activities, to further promote their health and well-being.  There is less emphasis on the provision for exploring and using a wide range of media and materials, to enrich children's creativity.

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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 conducted a tour of the premises during the inspection.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of indoor learning activities, play and daily care routines with the children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies, risk assessments and children's records.  The inspector spoke to parents to seek their views, via the phone.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband, mother-in-law and adult son, in Mill Hill in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder uses a purpose built play room in her back garden for childminding which includes kitchen and bathroom facilities. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has one child on the early year's age range on roll. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, and provides a flexible service depending on parents' requirements. The childminder collects children from local schools and nurseries. The childminder is a qualified Montessori teacher and provides a Montessori ethos in her setting.

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

 encourage children to be active and energetic through planning a range of activities, such as large portable equipment, lively games, wheeled toys or balls

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

 provide a wide range of materials, resources and sensory experiences to enable children to explore colour, texture and space.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She demonstrates this through working closely with parents and effectively includes them in their children's care and learning journeys. Children's starting points are collected from the onset, finding out children's likes and dislikes. The childminder uses her observations effectively to assess and plan a range of activities and experiences to extend children, in all areas of learning. For example, children make very good progress in their communication, language and literacy skills as the childminder uses open-ended questions to promote their critical thinking skills as she allows them to answer and think for themselves. Children are also well-prepared for school as the childminder spends quality time to encourage, support, extend and enhance their learning through spontaneous activities.

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who attend

Children show they are confident, as they self select resources and direct their own learning. The childminder extends their listening and speaking skills as they interact with one another during activities. Children develop their mark making skills with some children demonstrating their excellent skills by writing short simple sentences in their own 'all about me' scrap books. Children enjoy books for pleasure in a variety of ways such as story times and during trips out in the car. The childminder successfully introduces mathematical language to help children learn how to count, sort items into groups and learn about concepts of more and less.

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who attend

Children have access to some creative opportunities such as painting. However, there is less emphasis and availability for children being able to explore and investigate a wide range of media and materials, in order to enrich their art and designs skills. Children enjoy fresh air and exercise, as the childminder creates some opportunities to take children to the park. However, there are less chances for children to be involved in energetic play to fully promote their health and well-being. Overall, the childminder supports children well to acquire the skills and capacity to develop and learn, and be ready for the next stages in their learning.

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

The childminder effectively fosters children's welfare, care and education, as she plans a safe and stimulating environment, in which children can play and learn. The childminder is kind, caring and loving, meaning that children feel safe and confident. Children develop their self help and care skills, which supports them in their emerging independence. The childminder further supports this, as the organisation of toys, furniture and resources are located on low-level shelves and storage.

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

The childminder includes the children and parents in all aspects of their care and learning. As a result, this promotes children's sense of belonging and self-esteem. Children behave well, as the childminder has clear expectations of acceptable and non-acceptable behaviour. Children tidy up as they play, contributing to the welfare of others and caring for the environment.

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

Inclusion is given good attention as children are warmly welcomed, valued and respected. For example, the childminder uses some key words in the children's home languages, further enhancing their sense of belonging and self-esteem. The childminder communicates effectively with parents through a range of ways such as phone, email, texts and regular profile updates. This provides them with information about their child's care routines and achievements. The childminder actively liaises with other settings the children attend to promote a consistent approach to children's care and education.

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

Children's welfare is supported effectively and they benefit from good levels of attention and care. The childminder carefully considers children's individual needs and all the required documents to promote their care and well-being is in place. For example, she records appropriate details such as special dietary requirements and allergies. In addition, the childminder has completed paediatric first aid training to ensure children receive the appropriate treatment. Children learn the importance of good health and hygiene as they wash their hands before eating, enjoy healthy meals including fresh vegetables and fresh fruit. A water station is located within ease of access so children can help themselves when thirsty.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. Observations and assessments to develop educational programmes are purposeful and developmentally appropriate. The childminder has effective systems in place for the monitoring of the educational programmes. This works well to help to ensure that children achieve and make good progress towards the early learning goals. Recording of children's developmental progress is detailed so that information can be shared with other professionals. This helps to ensure children receive appropriate interventions and support if needed.

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provision

The childminder is beginning to evaluate her service to see what is working well and what needs to improve, this is work in progress. She actively seeks the views of the children and parents to inform her childminding service. The childminder keeps up to date with current issues through developing links with the local authority and through informative journals and articles.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge about her responsibilities of the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements. Risk assessments underpin a safe and secure child friendly environment, in which children can explore and investigate freely and accidents kept to a minimum. Policies and procedures, which set out the childminder's responsibilities for promoting children's safety and welfare, are shared with parents, such as the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection and the reporting procedures to follow should any concerns arise. She has completed a relevant safeguarding course and has access to appropriate support systems, to refer to raise and discuss any concerns she may have. This is vital in promoting the welfare and well-being of children.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY468986 Local authority City of London Inspection number 948827 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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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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