Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 June 2015 17 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children benefit from an extensive range of highly enjoyable and stimulating resources, indoors and outside, which the childminder uses successfully to enhance children's learning experiences.  The childminder's home is highly stimulating and thoroughly child-centred. She knows the children very well and works exceptionally hard in meeting their individual needs. Consequently, children make outstanding progress in their individual learning.  The childminder is an extremely good role model. She praises and encourages children when they share and take turns, and helps them to understand how to behave. As a result, children play happily and behave very well towards each other.  The childminder and her assistant follow excellent care and hygiene practices, especially with young children  The childminder and her assistant establish excellent relationships with parents. They regularly seek parents' and others' views about their service.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's drive for professional development is outstanding. She has completed a full degree in early years since her last inspection, which has had an impressive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.  The childminder promotes children's early reading and mathematical skills exceptionally well overall. However, she does not consistently use all opportunities to encourage children to explore print in some everyday situations.

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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 opportunities for children to explore a range of labels, symbols and words during everyday activities, to further promote their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, and the childminder's and her assistant's interactions with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder has high aspirations for each child and helps children reach their full potential in their learning and development. She accurately uses observations to plan children's next steps in learning. As a result, children make excellent progress from their starting capabilities. Excellent relationships with parents ensure they are fully engaged in their children's learning, in the setting and at home. The childminder uses highly effective teaching skills to extend children's language and communication abilities through their daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoyed making Father's Day cards and painted and decorated stones. The childminder skilfully promoted children's learning further by asking them relevant questions to make them think and extend their vocabulary. These activities help children to build skills for their future learning. Children thoroughly enjoy learning through play

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who attend. This is outstanding

outdoors. They learn about the seasons, plants and animal habitats. Younger children's physical skills are promoted exceptionally well by the childminder. They enjoy jumping on the trampoline and learn to balance and climb as they explore.

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outstanding

The childminder has exemplary systems in place for settling children into her home. She works well in partnership with parents to ensure that she meets children's individual needs. As a result, children settle quickly, form excellent attachments and are happy and content in her care. Children display high levels of independence during activities as they choose from a wealth of high-quality resources which are easily available to them. They help to tidy up and independently put on their own shoes. The childminder promotes children health and well-being exceptionally well. Children benefit from eating freshly prepared, healthy food and regular trips to the park and playgroups where they also get to socialise with other children. Consequently, children develop positive attitudes towards others that help them prepare for their move on to nursery or school.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and what to do if safeguarding issues arise. She is extremely vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts highly effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards. The childminder's leadership is inspirational. She uses her qualifications, extensive training and knowledge to monitor and evaluate her provision. She supervises her assistant exceptionally well to ensure they are both working consistently and effectively. She also identifies relevant training to support them in their roles. The childminder regularly reviews children's progress with their parents and other early years settings children attend. Consequently, she effectively identifies and closes any gaps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393600 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 830521 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 17 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the EN5 postcode area in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder works with an assistant. She offers full-time and part- time care each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout most of the year. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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