Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/06/2014 16/08/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 4 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 requires improvement

 The childminder demonstrates that she has some understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  Overall, the childminder demonstrates a reasonable capacity to improve. For example, she has taken appropriate steps to address previous weaknesses and she is working with the local authority to improve her practice.  The childminder has established suitable partnerships with parents with whom she liaises with regularly, keeping them informed about their children's progress.

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It is not yet good because

 Observation and assessments are not regular so the childminder does not have enough information to enable her to effectively plan for children's individual learning.  The childminder is unable to provide evidence of the records of attendance and written consents from parents. This is a breach of requirements. Resources are not organised effectively to enable children to make choices about their play from a balanced range of activities.

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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 activities in the garden and lounge.  The inspector spoke to a parent over the phone.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation and written policies.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and two adult children and one who is of school age. They live in Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole ground floor of the home is used for childminding rear garden is available for outside play. There are a number of steps leading to the house. The childminder is currently caring for four children in the early years age group. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language.

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must:

 develop the observation systems by increasing the regularity of observations to enable the information gathered to be used to inform future planning and the assessments for individual children

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must:

 ensure the relevant records relating to children are maintained appropriately and available for inspection, this refers to records of children's attendance and consents written consents obtained from parents.

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

 review the organisation of some resources to enable children to make informed choices and guide their own play.

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who attend

The childminder demonstrates that she has a suitable knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and most of the learning and development requirements are being met. She has a balanced range of toys and resources across the seven areas of learning and suitable for the age range of the children attending. However, the storage of some toys in the front bedroom, where access is restricted to children makes it difficult for children to make choices for themselves and lead their own play.

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who attend

There are systems in place for observation and assessments, they are not implemented effectively. This is because observations are not completed regularly. Consequently, the childminder is unable to plan effectively for children's good progress and accurately assess their development.

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who attend

Children's language development is suitably fostered by the childminder. She encourages children's communication skills through regular interaction. She uses an appropriate use of questioning to encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder provides a selection of books and she reads to children regularly. Children's mathematical and problem-solving skills are supported through everyday activities and routines. For example, they are encouraged to count in their everyday play. The childminder tests their skills further as she encourages them to think about simple addition and subtraction. For example, while playing with the small blocks the childminder encourages children to count, add and subtract. The childminder enables children to learn about the world around them. For example, they experiment using different magnets to attract objects.

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who attend

The childminder has established positive working relationships with parents, she keeps them regularly informed about her practice and they advise that they are involved in their children's learning.

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

The childminder has created a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, secure and benefit from close relationships. New children are appropriately supported by the childminder. As a result, they settle well and quickly form attachments with the childminder and begin to build relationships with the other children.

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

The childminder's home is clean and suitably maintained. She carries out regular risk assessments and takes action to remove potential hazards. She helps children to develop their own understanding of keeping themselves safe and she has clear boundaries in place in the home. She talks to children about road safety when she takes them out. The childminder demonstrates appropriate strategies for managing children's behaviour and developing their understanding of right and wrong. She provides children with appropriate explanations and using praise and 'stickers' to encourage good behaviour and children respond well to this.

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

The childminder promotes children's health well. She encourages them to engage in regularly outdoor activities in the garden where she provides some suitable resources and she takes children out regularly. At present, parents provide their children's meals and snacks and the childminder ensures that these are appropriately stored and reheated if required. Drinks are made freely available and on particularly hot days, children are regularly reminded to have frequent drinks. Children are learning about good hygiene routines as they become more independent in their self-care skills. They know why they need to wash their hands before eating meals and after using the toilet.

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provision

Overall, the childminder manages her setting appropriately and most of the requirements are being met. The required policies and procedures are in place and records are suitably maintained and available for inspection, with the exception of children's attendance records. Although the impact on children is minimal, this is a breach of requirements for both the early years and childcare registers. Consequently, the childminder is unable to demonstrate that she is working within the required ratios. In addition, the childminder has not obtained some written consents from all parents, particularly consents to take children on outings on public transport.

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provision

The inspection took place following information received that the childminder failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event. Ofsted issued a warning letter and the childminder is now aware of the need to keep Ofsted informed of any changes or incidents.

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provision

The childminder has a sound understanding of her role for safeguarding children. All the adults living in her home have undergone the relevant suitability checks and she knows how to implement suitable child protection procedures. She shares relevant policies and procedures with parents, keeping them fully informed about her practice. The childminder maintains a valid first aid qualification and she has appropriate procedures in place for administering medication and for dealing with accidents.

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provision

The childminder is aware of her role in supporting children to make progress in their learning, and has developed some systems to support her in this. These are not yet firmly embedded. However, the childminder demonstrates that she has a reasonable capacity to improve her practice. She has taken positive steps to address the previous actions from the last inspection. In addition, she has established positive working relationships with her local authority with whom she is working closely to target areas for improvement and improve outcomes for children.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 maintain a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and the hours of their attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  maintain a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and the hours of their attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 EY359278 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 960607 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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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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