Childminder in Barnet

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 November 2015 24 March 2011

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

p.1

This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

p.1

This provision is outstanding

 The quality of the childminder and her assistants' teaching is excellent. They use every opportunity, through children's spontaneous play and planned activities to expertly capture children's interests, and to extend, challenge and consolidate their learning.  The childminder and her assistants place a strong focus on developing children's speaking and listening skills. They skilfully question, model and repeat words and respond very well to children's emerging questions. All children are learning new words rapidly and make exceptional progress in their communication and language.  Children have an excellent range of opportunities across all areas of learning. The childminder and her assistants ensure that children of all ages and abilities contribute. All children are highly engaged and thoroughly enjoy the opportunities provided.  The childminder has built excellent relationships with parents. She continually involves

p.1

This provision is outstanding

them in the precise assessments of their child's learning, which contributes to a shared approach. Parents speak very highly of the childminder and her assistants, highlighting the excellent care and learning they provide.  Children are extremely confident and are gaining increasing independence. They have settled exceptionally well into the setting and have built excellent relationships with the childminder and her assistants.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models and children clearly understand the expectations and boundaries set. They are taught to value and respect one another. Children of all ages play very well together.  The childminder is very well organised, highly professional and dedicated to offering children and their families an outstanding service. The childminder and her assistants carefully evaluate all aspects of their practice. They continue to make changes and

p.1

This provision is outstanding

improvements to further enhance children's safety, welfare and learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review the impact changes made to practice have on the quality of teaching and learning and continue to maintain exceptional outcomes for children.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation with regards to children's learning, welfare and safety.  The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents, the childminder and her assistants, during the inspection and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very well qualified and has an excellent understanding of legal requirements. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants have a strong understanding of their responsibilities to protect children from harm. Documentation is meticulous and is used effectively to support practice. The childminder places a strong focus on professional development. She completes regular training and supports her assistants to access ongoing training so that they continue to enhance their knowledge and skills. The childminder and her assistants network with other professionals and they continually share information. They are proactive in carrying out further research to keep fully up to date with current practice. The childminder strives to assure the best possible outcomes for all children. She continually reviews activities and evaluates the progress children are making. Every child is fully supported to reach the

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and assistants skilfully differentiate their teaching methods to promote each child's next steps for learning. Children thoroughly enjoy exploring coloured sand. They develop excellent control and coordination as they use a wide range of resources to tip, pour, transport and fill containers. Children's imagination is sparked as they play in the role play kitchen and create cup cakes with the coloured dough. The childminder instinctively knows when to join in and skilfully supports their learning. She uses excellent questioning, giving children time to respond and to organise their thoughts. The childminder and her assistants expertly promote children's early mathematics and literacy skills. They encourage children to count and compare numbers, colours, shapes and sizes throughout the whole session. Children are beginning to recognise their names and they are eager to say the initial sounds and letters in their names. Children show increasing

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

concentration as they listen and become involved in stories, songs and rhymes.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children flourish and show a real sense of belonging in this highly stimulating and nurturing environment. Children are extremely secure and their well-being is fostered exceptionally well. They show their excitement as they arrive at the setting and quickly settle into the routines of the session. Children show increasing independence as they wash their hands, choose activities and take on responsibilities for giving out fruit and drinks at snack time. The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to learn about their own faith and culture and that of other communities. This helps children to develop a strong understanding of the world around them. Children benefit from a highly stimulating outdoor environment. Their physical skills are promoted well as they use an extensive range of equipment.

p.3

Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make very fast rates of progress. They are highly confident and very eager to learn. This contributes to them being exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 147031 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1024359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2011

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Edgware in the London borough of Barnet. She operates term time only from 9.15am to 12.15pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level three. The childminder works with two assistants.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5