Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 20 September 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 has developed good systems to track and plan for children's progress. As a result, children progress well in their learning and development.  Children benefit from regular outings and picnics in the local area, which help to broaden their experiences.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. They communicate effectively to support children's learning at home. Parents provide positive feedback and are very happy with the childcare provision.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children and to keep them safe in her home and when on outings.  The childminder has addressed all actions and recommendations from her last inspection successfully, so promotes good outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities for children to practise their mathematical knowledge during everyday activities.

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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

 use all opportunities during the activities provided for children to practise their mathematical skills and develop their mathematical knowledge further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children throughout the day.  The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessment records, and registration records.  The inspector held conversations with the childminder and the children throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, qualifications, and her policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities to promote all areas of learning and to help children progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder interacts with children very well. She skilfully uses questions, introduces new vocabulary, such as `stethoscope' and `rhinoceros', and corrects children's grammar and pronunciation while they play. As a result, all children, including those who learn English as an additional language, make good progress in their communication and language. The childminder incorporates mathematics through children's play, but does not use all opportunities to extend children's skills in counting and recognising numbers. The childminder observes children and identifies what they need next in order to make progress. The childminder prepares children well for the next stages in learning.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure. She ensures that all children understand the safety procedures to follow in case of a fire, by regularly practising fire drills. She also has a display with visual picture procedures which helps younger children to remember and to refer to at any time. Children enjoy warm and positive relationships with the childminder. They enjoy her cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play while outside and on outings. Children behave very well because the childminder is a good role model, who helps them to understand the boundaries, and to be kind and polite. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of the diverse community by providing a variety of resources. These include play figures that promote positive images of disability and culture, and a series of books representing

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good

gender equality. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes to others that help them to get ready for the move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality provision for children and their parents. She makes sure that she attends all the required training to promote children's health and well-being. The childminder reviews risks in the environment regularly to keep her home safe and secure. The childminder regularly communicates with parents and seeks their views on the services provided so that she can make any improvements. The childminder shares all information with them about their children's learning and development. Therefore, she enables parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY240767 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1006895 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in East Finchley, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works each weekday 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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