Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 provides a range of well-planned activities for children that cover all areas of learning. As a result, all children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder involves parents in children's learning and encourages them to contribute to their children's development records. She also successfully communicates with professionals at other settings that children attend, to promote children's learning and care needs.  The childminder uses all opportunities to keep children safe while in her care and effectively supports their physical health and well-being.  The childminder works well with her assistant. They both demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and are confident to follow their policies and procedures if needed, to fully safeguard children in their care.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement by reflecting on

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This provision is good

her practice. She takes into account parents' and children's views when identifying areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to fully promote independence skills in young children, in particular during personal care routines.  Although the childminder provides a suitable range of toys and resources for different aged children, she does not always ensure all furniture and equipment are suitable for children to aid their learning further.

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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

 extend the range of opportunities for younger children to develop their independence skills during daily routines, to prepare them for the next stage of their learning  review the arrangement of furniture and equipment to support the needs of all children in order to improve their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

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

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who attend. This is good

Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources to help them develop their independence. Young children are excited to play with their favourite toys and then share reading books about them. For example, the childminder reads a book about a fire engine and compares parts of the children's toy engine to the one in the picture. She skilfully extends children's language and introduces new words. As a result, children are making good progress in their communication and language skills. Children who speak English as an additional language make good progress according to their starting points. The childminder and her assistant ensure older children are appropriately prepared for the next stage in their learning. For example, by teaching them to recognise numbers and letters to promote their early literacy and mathematical skills. In addition, the childminder reads books with children about starting school, which helps them to prepare for school.

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good

The childminder and her assistant know how to meet the individual needs of each child and their family, and ensures settling-in arrangement cater for their needs. As a result, children settle quickly into the childminder's home and build strong and trusting relationships. Children enjoy cuddles, praise and consistent reassurance from the childminder, which develops their self-confidence and sense of belonging. They have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play inside and while on outings. The childminder and her assistant are good role models to children; therefore, children behave well. Children follow good hygiene routines and benefit from nutritious meals provided by the childminder, which help to keep the children healthy. The childminder celebrates different religious and national festivals with children; therefore, children have a good understanding of diversity and show positive attitudes to others. This helps children to

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good

effectively prepare for their move to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and demonstrates a good knowledge of her role. The childminder ensures her assistant understands his role well, including all aspects relevant to childcare. Therefore, the childminder conducts a through induction process and provides continuous supervision and training to support her assistant improve. The childminder reviews the quality of the provision by involving parents' and children's views in her self-evaluation process. This helps her to identify changes and drive forward improvement. The childminder continuously updates and extends her knowledge in different aspects of childcare through research and sharing experiences with other childminders. This helps to strengthen further her practice and improve the quality of her service.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434953 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 886806 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works each weekday throughout most of the year. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant.

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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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