Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 March 2015 10 June 2010

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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 plans a range of activities across all areas of learning inside and outside. She adapts tasks to meet children's needs, including children who are learning to speak English as an additional language.  The childminder gathers relevant information from parents about children's starting points in order to plan effectively to meet their needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues and keeps her premises safe to promote children's well-being.  Children have plenty of space to play and explore inside and outside, which helps to promote their health and physical well-being.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress in partnership with parents, including the completion of progress checks for children aged two years.  The children move around the setting freely and follow their interests when making choices in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, not all adults challenge children to think for themselves through the use of skilful questioning.  The childminder misses opportunities to promote children's understanding of different origins and beliefs by providing a more varied range of resources.

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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

 strengthen children's learning opportunities by ensuring all adults challenge them to think for themselves through the use of skilful questioning  extend the range of resources on offer to further encourage children to learn about diversity and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and childminder's interaction with children throughout the day.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments and registration records.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder, her assistants and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability, qualifications and the setting's policies and procedures.  The inspector held conversations with parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with free access to a wide range of toys and activities and follows their interests. For example, children are eager to explore new textures, such as cornflour and playdough, while the childminder is nearby to offer support as well as extend their language and introduce new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills in preparation for their next stage of learning. Children initiate many activities themselves with support from the childminder and her assistants. The childminder has robust planning and assessment arrangements, which she implements well, focusing on children's needs. She frequently shares children's achievements with parents to ensure every child makes good progress.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children are settled well and have positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants; they enjoy cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. The childminder provides a good range of opportunities for children to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and in the playroom. For example, the childminder sets up a challenging game inside that helps children to develop their gross motor skills, where they are encouraged to walk on long stepping stones to help develop their balance and coordination. Children benefit from outings to the local park and the playground, where they mix and socialise with other children and learn about the local community. The childminder and her assistants are good role models and play alongside children, teaching them how to share and take turns. The childminder meets children's individual dietary needs by providing fresh home-cooked meals and snacks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities and she uses a range of policies and procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to providing a good-quality provision. She has completed a formal childcare qualification at level 3 and has attended a number of training courses since her last inspection. This has had great impact on the learning experiences she offers to children. The childminder competently oversees the work of both of her assistants and effectively supports their training needs. She ensures they are familiar with the safeguarding policy and the procedures, including how to report any welfare concerns. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress, which she shares with parents to help maintain consistency at home and at the setting. The childminder constantly reviews the quality of her provision by obtaining the views of

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provision is good

parents and her assistants. This enables her to identify and drive improvement in the quality of her provision and care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401223 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 816178 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in a residential area of Finchley in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder holds a relevant diploma in childcare at level 3. She works with two assistants.

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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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