Home Childcarer in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 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 warm and caring environment for children to learn and explore. As a result, children feel happy and enjoy lots of individual attention, which helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder closely supervises children to keep them safe. She carries out thorough risk assessments in order to identify and remove any potential hazards.  The childminder understands how children learn best and what their interests are. Consequently, she engages and interacts well with children, and provides challenging opportunities to help them make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder ensures children follow good hygiene routines throughout the day to reduce the spread of infection, and promote their physical health and well-being.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is able to recognise signs that may raise cause for concern and knows how to effectively report

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to support older children develop their writing skills, particularly by providing a broader range of writing materials, which they can easily access.  At times, the childminder does not organise some resources well, particularly to enable younger children to see what toys are available, in order to promote their independent choices during play.

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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 opportunities for children to access writing materials regularly to further strengthen their early literacy skills  review the organisation of some resources to ensure children of all ages are able to make independent choices during play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children throughout the visit.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning needs well. She uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoy listening to the childminder read to them. The childminder extends children's vocabulary by talking to them during everyday routines. She responds well to young children's emerging words and babbles, encouraging them to effectively communicate. Consequently, younger children become confident talkers and build skills for their future learning. The childminder responds well to children's developing interests. For example, she joins in with children as they engage in role play using the dolls. These opportunities help children to make links with their own real-life experiences and significant events.

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good

The childminder uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She encourages them to attentively listen to instructions and share. This helps to prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. Children benefit from regular outdoor play and exercise to develop their physical skills and promote their good health. Children enjoy outings to the park, playgroups and library, which helps to widen their experiences and understanding of the local community. The childminder extends children's awareness of healthy practices, such as looking after their teeth, by reading related stories and singing songs. These experiences help to broaden children's understanding of personal hygiene. Children learn about being safe and take appropriate risks during play and while on outings. For example, the childminder reminds children to be mindful of others when they jump in excitement or attempt to do forward rolls on the carpet.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's progress well to identify their next steps in learning and shares this information with parents. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant; she effectively supports her assistant to implement the setting's policies and procedure to promote children's safety. The childminder attends regular training to develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. Consequently, she has developed her assessments processes following recent training on how to complete progress checks for two-year-old children. To develop her practice further, the childminder works with the local authority to keep her professional knowledge up to date. Additionally, the childminder reviews the quality of her provision by observing children's interest and adapting her practice to meet their changing needs. The childminder ensures appropriate suitability checks are in place

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provision is good

for her assistant and all adults in her household to safeguard children in her care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446296 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 892113 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Hendon, in the London Borough of Barnet. The childminder offers care during weekdays and operates all-year round. The childminder holds a diploma in childcare at level 3.

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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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