Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 24 May 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 encourages children to be independent learners. Children choose from a wide range of activities that the childminder plans to follow children's interests. Consequently, children make good progress.  The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children and conducts effective risk assessments to help her identify potential hazards.  The childminder ensures children develop a good understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene to promote their well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which helps to ensure that she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their individual needs.  The childminder is keen to improve her professional knowledge and regularly seeks training and support. For example, she recently completed training related to enabling young children to explore and play with different objects and resources to encourage

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder plans daily outdoor activities for children, but does not consistently make the most of these to extend their learning.  The childminder does not offer a range of opportunities for children to recognise and respect similarities and differences between people. Therefore, she does not fully promote their understanding of the world around them in this respect.

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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

 develop planned outdoor activities further to provide children with experiences that fully extend their learning  strengthen children's awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others to extend their knowledge of the world.

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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 well. She uses good teaching strategies, including effective systems to monitor children's progress, to help her plan for their next steps in learning and development. As a result, children make good progress in their learning, given their starting capabilities and interests. The childminder interacts well with children during their play. For example, toddlers enjoy looking at books and pointing to different objects. The childminder extends their learning further as she sounds the words and encourages younger children to repeat new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She counts with the younger children and they sing songs with numbers. Toddlers develop good physical skills and coordination as they handle natural objects in boxes and use push-along toys. Furthermore, they enjoy exploring in the play area and develop their

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who attend. This is good

curiosity as they press buttons on electronic toys and actively listen to the sounds they create.

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good

The childminder provides a child-friendly and homely environment, and is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. Consequently, children build strong attachments with her, and feel safe and secure in her home. The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour and provides clear guidance to children about what is acceptable behaviour. She uses positive and purposeful praise and encouragement. As a result, children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to develop independence in many basic skills to prepare them well for their next stages in learning. For example, children help to tidy up and make choices, as well as initiate their own play. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, children benefit from nutritious snacks and have regular opportunities for daily outdoor exercise and fresh air.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect and safeguard children. She is secure and confident in what action she must take to protect children if she has concerns about their welfare. She evaluates her practice effectively and supervises and updates her assistant on current childcare practices to further strengthen his knowledge and skills. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in their learning are narrowing. She has good working relationships with parents, sharing information regularly, both verbally and through a daily diary. As a result, she keeps parents well informed and they are able to easily support their children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402747 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 831196 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the EN5 postcode area of 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 6.30pm, 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.

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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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