Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 10 November 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 uses effective processes for assessing children's progress and ensures her planning covers all aspects of learning. This helps her to promote children's individual learning and to plan tailored activities that meet their individual needs.  The childminder uses good teaching techniques to promote and challenge children's growing communication skills. She promotes children's self-esteem by talking with them, waiting and listening to their responses.  Children benefit from healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks that the childminder provides. These promote their good health and well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents, which help 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 attended training on allergies and

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This provision is good

nutritional awareness, and as a result, is improving children's menus and overall well- being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder reflects on her practice and children's progress well overall. However, she does not consistently seek the views of parents to help her identify areas for further development, to fully benefit the children in her care.  The childminder does not provide a consistent range of opportunities for children to learn how battery operated toys and everyday technology resources work. Therefore, she does not fully promote children's understanding of the world 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 further ways in which parents are able to contribute their views about the provision, in order to fully strengthen the self-evaluation process  provide opportunities for children to use technology to enhance their understanding of the world and how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities, including their interactions with the childminder.  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 spoke to parents and took account of their views during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced and her teaching skills promote children's learning and development needs effectively. She knows the children well and provides a good range of resources and play experiences that focus around their interests. The childminder uses good teaching skills to extend children's learning through their daily activities and routines. For example, children enjoyed engaging in a varied range of art and craft activities that effectively promoted their creativity. The childminder promoted children's learning further by asking them questions to extend their vocabulary and mathematical skills. For example, she asked them to identify colours and numbers. This means she prepares children very well for their future learning and for when they move on to school.

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good

The childminder provides a challenging and child-centred environment. Her kind, caring and gentle approach towards the children helps them to feel safe, secure and confident. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence by managing many of their personal care needs by themselves. For example, children help to tidy up and put on their own shoes. This helps to prepare them well for their next stages in their learning. The childminder uses clear and consistent methods to manage children's behaviour. She encourages children to be attentive, listen to instructions and share, which helps them to behave well. Children benefit from outdoor play and exercise, which helps to keep them fit and healthy. They enjoy playing in the garden, and outings to the park, farms, playgroups and library, which widen their experiences. Furthermore, these experiences help them to develop positive attitudes to the diverse community.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She is confident in the action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Furthermore, she is vigilant in her supervision of children and carries out thorough risk assessments. These effective procedures ensure the areas children use are free from potential hazards. The childminder has a secure knowledge of learning and development requirements. She monitors children's achievements closely by observing what they do and shares this information with parents. This helps to identify any areas where children require further help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 147275 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 841755 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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