Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2015 28 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder places a good focus on children's individual learning needs and involves parents in their learning. As a result, children enjoy a wide range of activities and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder promotes positive behaviour consistently and has clear boundaries and a sensitive approach, appropriate to children's ages and stages of development.  The childminder ensures that children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene and a healthy diet.  The childminder is enthusiastic and motivated to make improvements to her service. She has completed a childcare qualification at level 3 since her last inspection, which has had a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder and her assistant work effectively together. They utilise each other's strengths and deploy themselves effectively to meet all children's needs.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong relationships with parents to ensure she provides children with consistency in their care to meet their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not offer a range of resources that reflect positive images of culture and diversity to help children recognise differences and similarities between themselves and others.  The childminder misses opportunities to further promote children's early literacy skills due to the organisation of the books, which prevents younger children from accessing them freely.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 improve the range of resources that reflect positive images of culture and diversity to help children to recognise and respect differences  review the presentation of the books, to encourage younger children to choose books independently to further promote their literacy skills and love of books.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and development needs well. She uses good processes for assessing children's progress and ensures her planning covers all aspects of learning. As a result, children are fully engaged in purposeful play and make good progress in their learning and development from their initial capabilities on entry. The childminder uses effective teaching methods to extend and challenge younger children's growing communication skills. For example, children have fun painting and exploring with different colours and brushes. The childminder interacts well with them during their play. She asks them relevant questions to make them think and introduces new words throughout the activity. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She counts with the younger children and they complete puzzles together. Toddlers develop good physical skills and coordination as they handle natural objects and use push-

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who attend. This is good

along toys. Children are beginning to appreciate the wider world when they celebrate different festivals. However, there are fewer resources available to help children learn about culture and diversity, and to understand differences through their everyday play.

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good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They approach her for cuddles and display a good sense of belonging in the childminder's home. The childminder ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs. This helps children to prepare well for their next stage in learning and for school. The childminder stores toys at low level to encourage children to choose what they want to pay with, to promote their independence. However, she does not always present books in an inviting way to fully encourage younger children to select books independently because she stacks them high on a shelf. Children benefit from regular trips to the park and playgroups to develop their physical and social skills. The childminder takes robust steps to maintain a safe environment for children. She reinforces safety messages effectively with children, such as practising the emergency evacuation drill.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is secure and confident in what action she must take to protect children if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder works effectively with parents, agencies and other settings involved with children, which helps promote continuity in children's care. She monitors and evaluates children's learning and progress and ensures that any identified gaps in children's learning are closing by supporting their individual learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432316 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 845477 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works with another assistant from her home. She offers full- and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 7pm, throughout most of the year.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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